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How inclusive parental leave policies support men professionally and personally
How can inclusive parental policies support gender equity? Fathers share their experiences and why their inclusion matters.
How to chart a new career course in the defence industry
With next-generation technology, inspiring, supportive teams, and a diverse range of purposeful career opportunities, Australia’s defence sector is booming.
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WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality Award: Congrats to all our WORK180 Endorsed Employers!
ICYMI: The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) released their updated list of organizations granted Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation! The list features 115 employers who have all been recognized for their active commitment to achieving...
Leading diversity: Insights from ally and author Duncan Hewett
We regularly invite our WORK180 Endorsed Employers to events and conversations designed to inform and inspire their continued commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Most recently, we hosted a fireside chat with Duncan Hewett, an accomplished expert...
How Urban Utilities is breaking the industry mold and hiring more women
The water and wastewater services industry is notoriously male-dominated. So what did it take for Urban Utilities to recently hire not one, but three women into frontline roles (in just one month)? We recently sat down with Darcy Richardson, Talent Partner at Urban...
How one apprentice changed their future at Powerlink
If you’re looking for a career pivot or considering potential new avenues, common advice is to think back to what you enjoyed doing as a child. Maybe a passion for animals became the inspiration to study veterinary science, or drawing or painting led to a role as a...
Rolina’s real-world success in a supportive graduate program
Transitioning from university to the professional world is an exciting time but can also be a little nerve-wracking. If you’re an upcoming or recent graduate, why not broaden your career search from entry-level roles to graduate programs? Not only can graduate...
Turning resistance into persistence to achieve the ‘impossible’
“Nothing is impossible – the word itself says 'I'm possible'!” - Audrey Hepburn Challenges, obstacles, and struggles are all inevitable parts of life. One of the most powerful things that can help us get through them is our chosen mindset—turning resistance into...
NAIDOC Week 2024: Becoming a culturally safe organization for Indigenous Peoples
For those unfamiliar, National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday) to celebrate and recognize the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is...
Express leadership – a journey to career fulfillment
While working for American Express in its Travel and Lifestyle Services team certainly involves a healthy amount of adventure and fun, Natasha Dear gets excited about getting the little things right, running good systems and leading her teams well. It’s a dedication...
Balancing act: Who’s getting Return to Work programs right?
We won’t sugarcoat it: the statistics around parents returning to work following parental leave are pretty dire. A recent report by Careers After Babies paints a stark picture: 85% of women are forced to leave the full-time workforce within three years of their first...