One of the enduring stories they tell us through our careers is that we need a mentor. They don’t exactly say it, but you get the impression that it will solve a lot of problems. Once you find this mysterious person they will guide you on the sacred path to success —...
This article was originally published by Femeconomy. Elizabeth Abegg, Co-Founder of Spell & the Gypsy Collective with sister Isabella Pennefather shares how she career transitioned from film editing to fashion retail and how the sisters from Byron Bay have grown a...
For those of us who have fingers in many professional pies. Afraid that your experiences are ‘too diverse’ for the corporate world? Feel like your career is at the risk of being too diluted? Don’t worry. Your diversity is exactly what the corporate world needs –...
*12 months after being approved to join DCC Jobs* Endorsed Employers for Women group, AGL are extending paid parental leave from 14 weeks to 20 weeks for primary carers, effective 1 July 2017. According to public reports from DCC’s* Partner Workplace Gender Equality...
Try as you may to sugarcoat it, losing your job is hard. And whether it had everything to do with your performance, or nothing at all, it can be a real kick to your self-confidence in addition to your bank account. If you’re out of work right now, you’ll know staying...
This article was originally published by Femeconomy. Alison Blyth, Director and Principal Lawyer at Outside Legal Solutions knows from experience that if victims of domestic violence (generally women) cannot work because they are scared, injured or unsafe, there are...
Fiona Hack has travelled the globe with Sandvik and learned to deal with the mother’s guilt of building her career while her family was at home.
Prajakta Amberkar, Software Development Engineer, has been with Expedia Group for seven years, starting in the Seattle Head Office as a fresh graduate and making the move to the Sydney office five years ago.
This Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day we reflect on the one in four pregnancies that will end in loss, remember those babies who are not with us here today, and ensure miscarriage, stillbirth and infant loss is no longer a taboo subject
Helen Delmenico, Head of Finance for the Staffing Division at Programmed, is adamant that parental leave and having a family shouldn’t impact your career! She shares her experience of becoming a mother and how she balances the juggle…
The government-backed cyber reskilling ad caused hurt and confusion. Here’s how employers can ensure their ads never do the same damage.
Anne Hughes only considered a move into management at the encouragement of her colleagues. She now looks after a team of 100 tradespeople and supervisors as Maintenance Superintendent at Alcoa.