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Why I became a return employee to EY
TJ left EY to pursue other career opportunities, but 3 years later found herself wondering why she ever left. Find out what it was that drew her back.
Who else wants to know if they’re good enough to work in tech?
Have you ever found yourself wondering ‘am I good enough to work in tech?’ Well, we spoke to the woman with all the answers for you.
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50 Years in IT – Looking Back and Looking Forwards
Pictured above: Me (Sue Nielsen) with Richard Hatch (star of both Battlestar Galactica's) at Supanova 2009 when I launched my sci fi novel Behind the Sun (I had a terrible crush on him when I was young!). Looking back over 50 years of work, I realize that it took me a...
The Myth of Worklife Balance
These days, everyone is totally obsessed with achieving this mythical state of work life balance. At work, it’s something that’s repeated over and over, and it’s usually code for, “I want to spend less time at work.” Blogs give advice on shortcuts to having it all and...
Don’t settle for the first offer- top tips for negotiating a salary
Congratulations! After what seems like a grueling and intensive interview process, you’ve finally been told you’ll be receiving a job offer. You can’t wipe the smile off your face or shake the excitement that has over taken you…until the offer arrives… Wait, how can...
Celebrating Female Pioneers in Tech!
On December 9 in 1906, New York City, American computer scientist Grace Hopper was born. On the next day in London, December 10, but in 1815, Ada Lovelace or the "prophet of the computer age" was born. We are taking the opportunity to celebrate both these...
Employers Take Note: Here’s What Employees Really Want
One of the most enjoyable and rewarding coaching assignments I have had this year was with a new leader. She had just been promoted to run a large division within a national firm and therefore decided to engage in coaching. My client wanted to ensure she established...
Flexible Working – it’s All About the Outcomes at Nestlé
We are excited to welcome Nestlé on board as the latest progressive employer to achieve the Flex Able certification! Whether it’s day-to-day flexibility or more permanent flexible arrangements, the workplace culture at Nestlé supports the different priorities and life...
Cbus recognised as workplace flexibility leader at the 2017 AHRI Awards
Endorsed Employer for Women Cbus, the Industry Super Fund for the Construction Building and Allied industries won two awards recognizing their outstanding workplace flexibility practices at the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) 2017 Awards. Cbus took out the...
Sally’s Big Punt on Unusual Career Choice Pays Off
Sally Snow had dreams of becoming a ballerina, but her love of math and father's influence led to her becoming a racetrack bookie. A mother of three young girls, Ms Snow, 32, worked as a bookmaker on racecourses around Sydney including Randwick, Rosehill, Canterbury...
Eliminating Violence Against Women
25 November each year is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The 2017 theme is “Leave no one behind: End Violence against Women and Girls”. From 25 November to 10 December 2017, which is Human Rights Day, the United Nations UNiTE is...