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Giving up was never an option: One engineer’s rise in procurement
What does it take to go against the grain, discover your purpose, and find your feet as a leader? We asked senior engineer and procurement leader Kristina.
Leading the way: How Unitywater is boosting women in leadership
Hear from 3 individuals with lived experience of disability and learn why empathy, visibility, and inclusion matter in every workplace.
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Is it harder to succeed at work as a woman over 50? Not at these companies
Knowing can be uncomfortable.Knowing the difficulty women face in the workplace is uncomfortable.Knowing that this difficulty is often compounded as they age is… well it’s downright frustrating. Of course, men experience ageism as well, but here’s the big difference....
3 ways FIFO can be flexible (and where to find roles like this)
If you’re looking to work in, or are already working in, certain industry sectors, you will almost certainly have come across the concept of Fly-In-Fly-Out, often known as FIFO. These arrangements, used as a means of employment generally in far-flung and/or difficult...
The rewards of male allyship at Microsoft
Being an industry leader and one of the world’s most recognizable brands is easy. Said no-one. Ever! For major multinationals like Microsoft, keeping ahead of trends in hiring and retention, let alone core business operations, requires a deft touch and deep...
5 ways to keep gender bias out of your career journey
“In my previous jobs, I was often passed over for promotion. The roles went to men, who were less qualified. The gender bias was obvious, it wasn’t hidden. As the only woman in the team, I had to work twice as hard, the playing field certainly wasn’t even.”...
A round of a-paws for workplace flexibility
Attention animal lovers: did you know jobs involving working with animals aren’t limited to veterinary clinics or zoos? There are many avenues to apply your knowledge and skills in this highly engaging industry. When Rachael Bryant was returning to work seven years...
Southeastern Railway leads the way for women in the transport industry
A couple of years ago, a debate to determine whether there are more wheels or doors in the world rippled across the reaches of the internet. One of the prevailing theories was that because more things in the world have wheels than doors, wheels are more common in the...
Six reasons your company can’t afford to ignore its gender pay gap
Beyond the moral case for workplace equity, companies stand to lose a great deal by ignoring their gender pay gaps. In this article, we share six of the pressing reasons an increasing number of employers are making it a priority: 1. Loss of talent and innovation 2....
No trade? No worries. Jump-start your career in energy
As many people who’ve built their careers in energy can attest, it’s a sector rich with career growth opportunities, training and development pathways, job security, diverse work environments, innovation, social impact, and more. Perhaps these benefits pique your...
How Fulton Hogan is offering better mental health services for the construction industry
Next time you are out and about, consider this; for every six people you see, one, on average, has experienced some kind of suicidal thoughts or behaviors. You may indeed be one of those numbers. In Australia, suicide is the leading cause of death for those between 15...