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If you had this much career support, how far could you go?
Ashlee found amazing career growth in just 6 years with Downer. Read her story to discover the amazing career development opportunities on offer at Downer.
Would these benefits make you stay 20 years in one company?
What would you look for to stay in a company for over 20 years? We ask Natalie Rowe to find out how her company enticed her to stay.
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Introducing ‘Everyone Culture’
Cathy joined BAE Systems Australia in 2001, signing a nine month contract as an HR Advisor. The rest, as they say, is history. As the company expanded and evolved, so did Cathy’s role. Over eighteen years later, Cathy speaks to us from the front-line of diversity and...
Gender diversity: it’s about men too!
When Julie joined TransGrid, she was tasked with developing D&I within the company; an area of the business that was just beginning to take form. “It was a really exciting time to join. The Board, the CEO and the Executive were involved with D&I. However, they...
Earning the White Helmet: A Blazing Career as a Firefighter
Meet Sharnte, a woman who has always envisaged being a firefighter - and has worked seriously hard to make it happen. A journey of blood, sweat and tears. Sharnte is the first to admit that her journey has not been a walk in the park. Growing up on Bribie Island, she...
From a spark to a lightning storm: Schneider Electric’s journey towards diversity
Schneider Electric’s Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) champions share why engaging with people from all walks of life is a core business strategy. Hear their guidance on how to carry the D&I torch. Schneider Electric (SE) was founded in 1836; just as the dust was...
Supporting graduates through parenthood
Little did I know 4 years ago, that joining TAL would be the best decision I would make for my career and family. When I first accepted a role at TAL as a Customer Experience Specialist, it wasn’t the linear or expected progression one would have anticipated for me. I...
It’s not ‘Why?’ It’s ‘Why not?’
Great conversations are a central tenet for the success of flexible working at RiseSmart. Businesses are made up of people and people like to connect. For RiseSmart, connecting, sharing and talking about flexible working is embedded in their DNA. Peggy Vosloo,...
How did Anywise achieve Flex Able Certification? Trust.
At Anywise, being treated like an adult is the foundation of employment and this is written into their employment contracts. Prior to a salary negotiation, the discussion is all about the individual’s values and what matters most to them in their own life. Anywise...
Why well-being matters to Schneider Electric: Mental Health Week
Healthy and happy people and teams improve the customers experience and bring sustainable business performance. Your well-being is important to us – and should be to you too. Why well-being matters to us Well, why wouldn’t it? Of course, it does! But here are a...
Schneider Electric’s, Janine Griffin, on managing and helping her team develop their careers.
What interests you in your role, how has your role/career developed in Schneider? Although I have been in my role for a few years now, it has constantly changed and evolved over time. The role is quite different now to when I first stepped into it. It is now a much...