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Stuck in your career? The rewards of trying something new
Changing careers can be scary. But taking a chance and trying something new can do wonders for your career. Read Jasmin’s story to see how she did it.
Indigenous empowerment at work: Beyond the buzzwords
Becoming an advocate of DEI is easier when you work with the right company. Here’s how Kirsty Bell and South East Water are transforming their workplace.
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Femeconomy Interviews Spell & The Gypsy Collective
This article was originally published by Femeconomy. Elizabeth Abegg, Co-Founder of Spell & the Gypsy Collective with sister Isabella Pennefather shares how she career transitioned from film editing to fashion retail and how the sisters from Byron Bay have grown a...
Why your skill diversity is your career strength
For those of us who have fingers in many professional pies. Afraid that your experiences are ‘too diverse’ for the corporate world? Feel like your career is at the risk of being too diluted? Don’t worry. Your diversity is exactly what the corporate world needs –...
DCC Endorsed Employer for Women AGL Sets New Industry Standard for Paid Parental Leave
*12 months after being approved to join DCC Jobs* Endorsed Employers for Women group, AGL are extending paid parental leave from 14 weeks to 20 weeks for primary carers, effective 1 July 2017. According to public reports from DCC’s* Partner Workplace Gender Equality...
How to stay upbeat when your job hunt search pulls you down
Try as you may to sugarcoat it, losing your job is hard. And whether it had everything to do with your performance, or nothing at all, it can be a real kick to your self-confidence in addition to your bank account. If you’re out of work right now, you’ll know staying...
Domestic Violence is a Workplace Issue
This article was originally published by Femeconomy. Alison Blyth, Director and Principal Lawyer at Outside Legal Solutions knows from experience that if victims of domestic violence (generally women) cannot work because they are scared, injured or unsafe, there are...
Five Tips to Bring More Balance into Your Life
This article was originally published by Her Bold Universe. Having a balanced life seems to be quite a hot topic at the moment, which makes sense considering the constant stimulus hitting us from all angles. We are constantly connected to people and work through our...
Successful Women: Throw down your tresses
This article was originally published by Femeconomy. Trina Hockley, successful retailer, female trades advocate, experienced Board Director and Chair of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) Gold Coast committee knows a thing or two about being a female...
Celebrating World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
Today, May 17, is the UN's World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (#WTISD) The day is held to raise awareness of the possibilities that the use of the Internet and other information and communication technologies (ICT) can bring to societies and...
Hackathons in 2017
Every year businesses are challenged to reinvent themselves. To keep up with the changing environments including globalization, technology advancements and consumer behaviors organizations have looked at hackathons, 2-day events to a) look for fresh ideas b) create an...