DCC* Endorsed Employer for Women Laing O’Rourke named official sponsor of the 2018 NSW NAWIC Mentoring Program, proudly facilitating the personal and professional development of women in construction. Laing O’Rourke has partnered with the National Association of Women...
The Power of Listening to Your Own Voice and Making Friends with People who do Things Differently
In 2017 I had the pleasure of experiencing what a real career and life rut is. At my age, 27, you might say it was like a quarter life crisis (yes, I can hear you laughing). Earlier in the year I pursued a teaching opportunity at a private language school that seemed...
How to stay current during a career break
People take career breaks for a multitude of reasons – caring for elderly parents, starting a business, relocating with a partner, and raising a family. Whatever the reason and the duration of their career break, most people will return to the workforce. In this...
Female Leader Conversations Ebook
Our intention with Femeconomy was to build an engaged community of female leaders across Australia. On this quest, we have connected with leaders aligned to our mission of progressing gender equality through using the power of the female economy. Our community is...
Paid parental leave should include the parents of stillborn children
It's the right thing to do. They are parents too. Stillbirth is one of the most traumatic events that a parent can face. Unfortunately, it is an event that is far too common, with six babies a day being stillborn in Australia. Yet despite its relatively common...
DCC Endorsed Employers for Women Reveal Their Top 10 Go-To Interview Questions
Preparing for an interview is tough. What questions will you be asked? What are the interviewers looking for in the answers? To help you prepare for your next interview, we asked DCC* Endorsed Employers what their go-to interview questions were, and the reasons behind...
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Looking to maximize your tech internship? Ask these 5 questions
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The new WORK180 website: A message from our CEOs
It’s been devastating to see the events of 2020/21 play out across the globe. Among all the other heartache, the pandemic has posed a major setback for gender equity in the workplace. At WORK180, we’ve used this time to double down on our own focus and ensure that...
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