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Inclusive hiring: Three expert and easy-to-implement tips
Find out why listening to your employees is important for putting policies in place that actually meet people’s needs.
Supporting you at work: The best employers in times of crisis
We spoke to our Endorsed Employers to see what employee support & safety policies they had in place to offer support to their employees during times of crisis
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My reflections on IWD 2018 and a call for consistent effort
Wow, what a week! I’ve had the enormous privilege to follow my bliss this week by speaking and facilitating at four IWD2018 events. I’ve spoken to HR & Legal Practitioners, Aviation & Aerospace Professionals, Sports Students & Teachers & Executive’s...
Press for Progress: Women in Sport and Superhero Daughters
This year's International Women’s Day theme is #PressforProgress. Together with Endorsed Employer for Women NAB, we are shining a spotlight on the progress we've seen in sport lately. "Did you know participation in sport has a direct link to boosting career...
Inside Tabcorp’s Gender Diversity Program
DCC's Endorsed Employer for Women Tabcorp has recently been named an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Federal Government's Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Merryl Dooley, chief people officer at Tabcorp, told _HRD _that from the outside the...
Fun STEM activities for your Superhero Daughter!
Hosting Superhero Daughter Day is by far one of our favorite events of the year and without a doubt the best way to celebrate International Women’s Day! We love seeing the excitement and fun the girls have as they explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and...
A Great Trade Secret — Keeping In Touch Days
Have you heard of them? Don’t worry, as most women we speak to haven’t. Keeping in Touch days are seriously an incredible benefit to access. They provide an extra boost to your bank account whilst retaining your networks in the workplace and keeping your toes in the...
5 ways to recover from a redundancy
"No longer required" was all I remember hearing when a former employer announced I was being made redundant. I never thought it would happen to me - that somehow, I was immune. I went through a range of emotions – shame, fear, despair, anger, relief. But I kept...
Three surprising ways motherhood can advance your career
Yes, we all know that becoming a mother is akin to being thrown in at the deep end at the world’s most hardcore bootcamp for multi-tasking. But how else can becoming a mother actually help you in your career? Career Expert, Kath Sloggett from Runneth London highlights...
How To Explain A Career Gap In Your Resume
You had a great career going and then you fell victim to downsizing, the job market was tough, and you couldn’t find another position for quite a while. Or you did find one that turned out not to be a fit and you didn’t stay long. Or you left your job to move cross...
Laing O’Rourke Announced 2018 NAWIC Sponsor for Women in Construction
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...