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Whether you’re looking for inspiration for your own career, after first person perspectives from our Endorsed Employer employees, or seeking DEI knowledge and guidance, we’ve got it all right here on our blog. You can use our search bar if you’re after something specific or simply explore our featured articles below.
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A fascinating peek into the life of a FIFO working parent
A tell-all, behind-the-scenes look into FIFO life as a parent. It’s a life that can be sometimes challenging, but ultimately rewarding, and always out of the ordinary.
What does real work flexibility look like to you? (Hint: It’s probably not just about work hours)
Real work flexibility is more than just about remote work or flexible work hours – it’s the openness of your employer to support your needs.
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Let’s work together for a shared future this NAIDOC week
“The history of our First Peoples is the history of all of us, of all of Australia, and we need to own it - hearing this history is necessary before we can come to some true reconciliation, some genuine healing for both sides.” - NAIDOC National Co-Chairs Pat Thompson...
Three top tips for anyone considering an electrical apprenticeship
My name is Kiarra Ruttley, and I joined the TransGrid team in January 2018 at the age of 17. I am now in the second year of a four year electrical apprenticeship, which is a combination of TAFE studies, which I do in a three day block every three weeks, and on the job...
Heather on the highway: Toyota’s front-runner who paved the way for women
When Heather Box joined Toyota in 2001 she expected to stay for 18 months, to build on her HR skills to enhance her consultancy business. However, 18 years later, here she is, Toyota’s General Manager of the Northern Region. It's...
Hiring for a gender balance – job advert training (Free webinar)
If you work in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment, you’ll know that writing an appealing job advertisement is critical to attracting top talent. However, this is easier said than done. Often, this is a task which either doesn’t get enough focus or is written in a way...
A career, a baby and a positive return to work story
Dulini Mendis joined Seer in 2017, fresh from her PhD in computational neuroscience at the University of Melbourne. The healthcare technology business was in start-up mode then, with five people and big plans to revolutionise epilepsy management. Two years later, Seer...
Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day with SGN
International Women in Engineering Day is an annual celebration and awareness campaign for women working in engineering and for the exciting careers available in the industry. In collaboration with Endorsed Employer for Women SGN, we are raising the profile of these...
When flexibility meets talent
If you’re reading this, you probably already know the benefits to employers of embracing diversity, inclusion and flexibility. We’ve known for some time that it’s a great way to attract top talent and empower them to achieve. Indeed, from a recruitment perspective,...
How to tell your boss you’re pregnant
Our Co-founder and CEO recently received a message from someone in the WORK180 community. The sender was nervous about telling her boss that she’s pregnant and asked the question… “How do I get the confidence to tell my manager? Should I tell her about the previous...
Straight-shooting and unstoppable
Amelia Forbes is hard to pin-down. An ex-pro athlete who tried her hand as a professional snowboarder (‘that didn’t work out - but it was fun!’), Amelia decided to pursue another long-time passion - technology. Today, Amelia speaks to us as Change Agent, Disruptor,...