Last Thursday, I was lucky to have a day in Sydney full of events around my passion- workplace gender equality. I wanted to share with you some of the key takeaways and diversity of discussion (excuse the pun) at the different events. My day started by co-hosting the...
Is fear of rocking the boat holding you back? or Are you too nice for your own good? When I look back on the not-so-pleasant experiences in my career and life, on every single occasion I can identify where I held back from confronting an issue when I shouldn’t have...
<p class="lead">We recently had the pleasure of chatting to Sara, who in her own words, found her dream job on DCC*! Meet Sara Borgstrom, Business Analyst Consultant at ThoughtWorks/ Surfer Extraordinaire. Originally from Sweden, Sara studied Computer Science,...
Reposted from Steel Heels’ blog with Sharon’s permission. Are you a female currently working in a male dominated industry who is looking for ways to get ahead or stand out from the crowd? We know it can be tough and we know our readers are seeking articles on...
There is a popular saying- “Hire people who are smarter than you”. Yet when you look at your latest job ad, does it make you feel like you have created a perfect ad to attract the top talent? Will it make someone spill their coffee and think “I have got to go for this...
This month, the WORK180 co-founders had a stand at the Reinvent Your Career expo, our very first time “manning” (what is the female friendly word for this??) a booth for our own business. Throughout the two days, we met many women, who shared their stories around...
Tracy Nichols oversees a team of 48 people as Woolworths Group’s State Facilities Management (FM) Manager for NSW, and gets a “great buzz” from leading people and helping them further their careers.
Return to Work Programs are designed to support professionals returning to work after extended leave, often parental leave. WORK180’s Endorsed Employers are committed to ensuring a positive transition so parents feel supported when they come back to work.
Despite being the only woman freight train driver in Scotland, Heather believes there’s no reason for women to be intimidated by the job.
Natasha (Tash) Robb is nothing but a success. She shares an inspiring story of career progression through pregnancy, children and cross-national relocations to support her husband’s job by focusing on her strengths and asking for what she wanted.
Yvonne Chien has never had a defined career plan, instead letting opportunity and a hunger to learn shape her path – an approach that’s served her well.
Sara Hansen first joined Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) in 2007. Since then, she’s gotten married and started a family. She shares how ESV has supported her throughout every step of that journey and why it’s a family-friendly workplace.