When it comes to diversity and inclusion, Incitec Pivot Limited’s Davina Shearer is a pragmatist. But she’s also inspired. We sat down with her to find out why. As interviewees go, Davina Shearer is a dream come true. She’s clear, to the point and not afraid to say...
What happened when WORK180 CEO told our investors she was pregnant
Our CEO, Gemma Lloyd, shares her recent worrying experience of having to tell our investors she was pregnant. A feeling many can resonate with their employers. A few weeks ago and less than one year after raising $2m in capital for WORK180, I found myself in the...
Celebrating women who made it to the top in 2018
Women in history shouldn’t be a mystery Today we are shining a light on those women who broke down barriers and shattered the glass ceiling in 2018. It's vital that we acknowledge and celebrate the women that are now leading some of the world’s most successful...
Macquarie: Recognising Flex Week
Flexible work can be about spending more time with your children. It can also be about ski mountaineering. The reasons that Macquarie employees work flexibly are as diverse as they are. Hear from some of them as they share why it matters to them as part of our recent...
How to get the most out of your 1 on 1 meetings
Are you just coasting in your career? In order to fulfill our potential, we need to be taken out of our comfort zone, we need advice and we need effective 1 on 1 meetings. As well as being important for the development of your team, it's a fundamental rule of...
What I love about being a firefighter
I am a volunteer firefighter in the Rural Fire Service. Our weekly training involves scenarios such as car fires, property protection, bush navigation, first aid and maintenance, where we sharpen tools and fix stuff. We get called out to a variety of incidents such...
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If you're reading this, there's a good chance you're thinking about starting an Employee Resource Group (ERG). And that's fantastic! Or is it? If you've read a bit about what an Employee Resource Group is, and the benefits of having them, you'll know the basic...
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