Where employers are landing on WGEA targets, and what that means in practice

by Valeria Ignatieva | Apr 2, 2026 | Diversity, equity & inclusion

Over the last few months, I’ve been speaking with Chief People Officers as they work through the gender equality targets they’ll need to select and submit to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). From 2026, employers that directly employ 500 or more people in...

WGEA Gender Equality Targets are here. Here’s how to make them count

by Gemma Lloyd | Apr 2, 2026 | Diversity, equity & inclusion

From 1 April 2026, a significant moment for gender equality in Australian workplaces arrived. Employers with 500 or more employees are now legally required to select three Gender Equality Targets and report on them to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). This...

How two graduates found their footing at nbn

by Fiond Byarugaba | Mar 31, 2026 | Leadership & development

Starting a career is rarely a straight line. You arrive with knowledge, curiosity and ambition, but the direction often becomes clear only once you begin. The Graduate Program at nbn is designed for exactly that moment. Over two years, graduates complete four...

Engineering inclusion, one project at a time

by Fiond Byarugaba | Mar 25, 2026 | Leadership & development

When Victoria Colquhoun began her engineering career over two decades ago, she often walked into site meetings as the only woman in the room.  “Sometimes I was mistaken for the minute taker,” she recalls. “It knocked my confidence quite a bit.” Now, she leads the...

What’s possible when women are trusted to grow in tech

by Fiond Byarugaba | Mar 23, 2026 | Leadership & development

Career progression rarely follows a straight line, especially in technology. For Adeline Rajini, the journey to executive leadership has been shaped by bold pivots, trusted leadership, and an organisation willing to invest in her growth long before it was guaranteed....