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Australia’s top 101 workplaces for women
Scored across 10 standards, including hiring practices, parental leave & flexible working, these are the pacesetting workplaces you want to work with in 2024.
What transferrable skills will help you thrive in the mining sector?
Tash Leith has found her purpose, turning her unique skills and character into a thriving career completely unexpected from where she started.
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The story of the first Engineering Manager at Easy Agile
Autonomy. That’s the one-word response Maysa Safadi uses to sum up what is, for her, the top benefit of working at Easy Agile. As a highly skilled professional, Maysa has forged a top-level career, reaching the position of Engineering Manager at an Australian-founded...
“Change is a responsibility, not a burden”: Male allyship in the emergency services
“Rubbish.” That’s the first thing Michael “Mike” Wassing utters when we asked him about the idea that inclusion and diversity in the emergency services is a zero-sum game, where men lose opportunities when women are more included in the field. “Sorry to be a bit...
Busting start-up stereotypes for women in STEMM
From unique benefits and career development opportunities, to being part of something as it’s built from the ground up, you may be familiar with the advantages of working for a start-up or scale-up. But what about the challenges – some say start-ups are more volatile...
What is the gender pay gap (and does it even exist)?
The gender pay gap is complicated. It’s made up of varying causes, differs across countries and companies, and some people even deny its existence. In short, it’s difficult to discuss, never mind resolve! But, as explored in this article, the ability to have...
If you’re ‘faking it’ at work, these companies are forging true inclusion
Are you putting on a smiling mask, while gritting your teeth through inappropriate jokes at work? Do you get the sinking feeling you have to hide the fact you have kids, or that you celebrate holidays that don’t align with a Christian calendar? Or are you exhausted...
The hockey goalie that’s building a winning team in data science
What do rugby, hockey, ice dancing, and world-class data science and advanced analytics have in common? And no, the answer isn’t a sequel to Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill’s oscar nominated movie, Moneyball. The answer we are looking for, is Cassie Jordan. Cassie has...
What happens when your company celebrates what makes you, you?
We all know that loving your work is one of the keys to a rewarding and satisfying career. But what happens when you pair this passion with a company that actively celebrates not just your work, but also all the different aspects of your identity? Spoiler: Everyone...
Can your workplace match these amazing mental health support systems?
You wouldn’t feel safe working in a high-rise building that didn’t have handrails on the balconies, would you? Neither would feel safe to work around a worksite where your employer didn’t support you with the proper personal protective equipment or safety training. ...
What industry are STEMM graduates mistakenly overlooking?
When it comes to jobs for STEMM graduates, the tech or resource industries often get all the fanfare. But if you broaden your horizons and look beyond what’s popular, you’ll find many other industries that not only welcome STEMM graduates but actively pursue them. One...