Career stories, inspiration & guidance
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.
Featured articles
A 7-minute guide to Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
7 mins to explain what an ERG is, their benefits, the best practice, & how to start one (or many) at your company. Can we do it? Let’s see. Start the clock!
Overcoming bias: How to go beyond platitudes & tick boxing
Change needs to come from within, and Whispir is leading the way in opening the doors to women in STEMM. Find out why equality is no longer optional!
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How I Handled a Workplace Bully and What I’d do Differently
Written by Gemma Lloyd This month is Human Rights Month* and a reminder of how we need to be protecting all human rights against violence, discrimination and abuse, regardless of where this occurs. I’ve shared many stories of the challenges faced working as a female...
Book review: Rules of the game: Women in the masculine industries by Teagan Dowler
Teagan Dowler from the Blue Collared Woman regaled us on her experience and research of women working in masculine industries during her book launch last week. In her recently published book, ‘Rules of the game: Women in the masculine industries’, she shares some of...
Aurecon and Cbus first to be Flex Able Certified by WORK180
Aurecon and Cbus Super Fund have successfully passed the accreditation process for demonstrating best practices for flexible workplaces, becoming the first Australian organizations to do so. The Flex Able certification is administered by WORK180, a social enterprise...
Creating a Successful Career in Engineering
Jessi Bolton is a Principal Civil Engineer, part of AECOM’s Civil Infrastructure end-market and has worked with the company for over 8 years. We spoke to Jessi about her experience in working in a non-traditional industry and managing family commitments whilst working...
Webinar Recording: Building Confidence to Fast Track Your Career
In this webinar, renowned author and career development coach, Tegan Dowler will introduce you to the techniques for building rapport and creating positive impressions at work, including: Understanding the neuroscience of networking and leveraging this knowledge Tips...
WORK180 and Jobs Shared Partner to Increase Gender Diversity within Australian Workplaces
Two Australian startups, both led by female CEOs, have joined forces to create one of the most extensive resources for female job seekers and employers in Australia. The new partnership will provide over 30,000 subscribers access to one of Australia’s leading job...
5 slightly surprising ways to enhance your interview performance
Ever felt that your interview performance just cost you your dream job? This is especially galling when prior to fronting ‘the panel’, the planets seemed to be seriously aligned for success. You’re highly qualified and very experienced in the field. You’ve had...
Your Science Career: Making a Strategic Plan
This article was originally published on Women in Science AUSTRALIA. By Dr Marguerite Evans-Galea Our working lives can seem simpler when we have a career plan – a timeline with goals and outcomes. In reality, the path can be far from clear. Science is undergoing a...
Introverted insights into thriving in ‘the group’
I’m an introvert. This comes as a surprise to people who know me well and see me as confident and sociable. However, invite me to a networking workshop or a party and you’ll glimpse the classic tell tale flash of horror that introverts experience at the prospect of...