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Women are being promoted into management. Here’s how to make sure they are supported to stay.
Gender Equity Insights 2026 shows women managers were promoted at 18.4% but resigned at 13.8%. Four checks to help keep women in your leadership pipeline.
What is a field service technician? A career change guide for women
What does a field service technician do? Learn what the role involves, what it pays, and how your transferable skills can help you make the switch.
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Top 5 Australian companies with the best paid time off policies
The importance of genuine paid time off in building a fulfilling career cannot be overstated. It's not just about the number of days; it's about quality—a well-rounded policy that considers your need for rest and rejuvenation. Close your eyes and picture this: a...
Top 5 Australian companies with the best paid parental leave policies
Ever wondered if the perfect blend of career growth and family-friendly policies exists in the job market? The answer is a resounding yes, and we're here to unveil the top five Australian WORK180 Endorsed Employers leading the way. It's not just about the number of...
Kellie Davidson on building a 25-year career and leading a $5 billion team
Kellie Davidson spent 25 years building a career at Pitcher Partners, including a decade of part-time work while raising her twins.Overview Kellie Davidson has spent 25 years at Pitcher Partners, moving from Associate Advisor to Partner in Charge of the Investment...
Menopause at work: what good support looks like, and how to ask for it
Key takeaways The average age of menopause in Australia is around 51, but around one in 10 women go through it before 45. Around one in four women aged 45 to 64 say menopause symptoms make daily activities hard. Good support includes usable flexible work, a clear...
Top graduate programs to watch in 2027
Overview You’ll do real work early. At Sportsbet, that means live projects from your first week. At Powerlink, it can mean field work inspecting transmission lines. You don’t have to pick your path on day one. AEMO rotates you through four teams over two years, and...
How three Sportsbet leaders built their careers without putting life on hold
Kate Reid, Lucy Jamil and Sally Jarvis on career growth, flexibility and making ambition work alongside family life.Overview Kate Reid, Lucy Jamil and Sally Jarvis lead Talent Acquisition, Marketing Analytics and Customer Marketing at Sportsbet. Lucy and Sally have...
Meet the women keeping Adelaide Airport running safely
Nicolle Stones and Chelsea Hocking on wildlife rescues, royal visits and life on the airfieldOverview Nicolle Stones leads the Maintenance team for Land Management; Chelsea Hocking is a 12-year Airside Operation Officer at Adelaide Airport Their work spans runway...
How diversity and inclusion training strengthens culture and reduces turnover
Every resignation in a large organisation carries a cost that rarely shows up in one line of the budget. Recruitment fees, onboarding time, lost client knowledge, and the dip in team output all add up, and they add up fastest when people leave in their first two years...
Women in trades in Australia
Women are about two percent of the Australian trades workforce. Of women who start apprenticeships, only 19 percent are in trade occupations rather than non-trade ones (administrative, retail, hospitality apprenticeships). This is one of the most male-dominated parts...