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.
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Express leadership – a journey to career fulfillment
Twenty years into her career with American Express, Natasha Dear hasn’t stopped learning about leadership and developing her skills.
Balancing act: Who’s getting Return to Work programs right?
Who’s getting return-to-work programs right? Hear from two WORK180-Endorsed Employers on how they balance contact and care for all parents returning to the workforce.
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Czech out Petra’s amazing journey to success
Early in her career at Zinfra, Petra Sleglova made an error. She knew it was an error right away. But it was late in the day, and she had to wait the next day before she told her manager. We all know that feeling. She didn’t sleep. She was so worried about what she...
Walk the talk: 3 employers raising workplace standards in 2023
We all know the cliche of the new year's resolution that starts strong in January and fizzles out by February. However, the companies we're highlighting today are anything but a cliche - they're demonstrating an unwavering commitment to their employees that extends...
From tragedy to passion: Finding the right career support
Jennifer Heugh was only 21 years old when her life changed forever. In 2009, Jennifer’s younger brother – then just 18 years old – passed away suddenly. And even more devastating, the exact cause of his death was unclear (and still is to this day). It was shattering...
7 facts, fables & fabulous things about being a woman in mining & construction
Are you looking for a career that offers stability, hands-on work, and the chance to use your problem-solving skills? Have you considered the mining and construction industries? Sure, they've traditionally been male dominated, but more and more women are breaking...
Does your work have more impact and meaning than you know?
When was the last time you really thought about your impact on people? Not customers. Not end users. Real people. Sometimes, we can be so focused on our productivity and performance that we forget just how much we affect others, whether it be our colleagues or the...
What it’s like to work in insurance: A woman’s perspective
What do politicians, car mechanics, and lawyers have in common? They all play necessary roles in our lives, yet many feature highly in lists of most hated professions. Also occasionally appearing on that list are insurance jobs, though not quite as highly as the first...
Don’t think a career in coal mining is for you? Think again!
When Leonie Newton, Supervisor – Production at Whitehaven Coal, was still at high school she never thought she’d “end up in coal mining.” But now, eight years into a successful career, she “loves it!” and encourages others to consider a role in the industry too....
How you can find belonging in STEMM (no lab coat required)
It all started with ice cream. A joke about ice cream, actually. Indra Tomic recalls: “My husband and I had just relocated to Melbourne for his work, and it turned out his company was literally just around the corner from CSIRO. He worked for a company that...
5 return to work programs welcoming you back to work in 2023
Returning to work after an extended career break is just like riding a bike. Except the bike is on fire. You are on fire. And everything is on fire. It’s a funny meme we’ve seen used in varied forms all over the internet. But sadly, for many people, it can be one...