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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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How to build a future in tech, one career step at a time
Career paths aren’t always linear. If you’re motivated to step into a technical field, embracing change can unlock new opportunities, growth, and fulfilment.
‘You belong here’: What is belonging and why does it matter in our workplaces?
Learn how leaders from WORK180 Endorsed Employers are putting belonging into action, and why it’s time to centre belonging in the future of all our workplaces.
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An easy mind trick for understanding intersectionality (and 5 employers who already get it right)
Imagine you are standing in the center of a bustling crossroads where multiple highways converge. One highway carries a set of vehicles, travelers, and stories that all relate to your gender. Another, a unique and different flow of traffic carries the stories and...
A 5-step guide to your self-development and career growth at Thales
After all, in a huge organization, it’s easy to feel like you’re just one of countless others – why should they care about you? But the truth is, the size of a company has little to do with how much it cares and supports its people. Whether a global conglomerate or an...
If you had this much career support, how far could you go?
For those working at Downer, shaping your own career journey, in consultation with mentors and up-line management, is not only possible, it’s actually embedded in the company culture. For Ashlee Willeboordse, this experience came as a welcome surprise when she came...
Would these benefits make you stay 20 years in one company?
What does it say about a company when an employee stays with them not just for several years, but two decades? That’s how long Natalie Rowe has been with Pitcher Partners Melbourne – and it speaks volumes about the firm. But the fact that she stayed there for so long...
The strategic leader who’s found the ‘fuel’ for growth and success
If you asked Sharmila Clancy whether she ever predicted becoming a leader in one of Australia’s largest energy infrastructure companies, she would probably say no. But that’s the beauty of growth and development: sometimes, you find your way to bigger, better places...
Looking for the perfect gift for a new dad? Paid parental leave!
A new set of golf clubs? A home brewing kit? A pair of novelty socks? Nah. If you’re looking for the absolute best Father’s Day gift (or Christmas, birthday, or even Valentine’s Day gift for that matter) for any new dad, it won’t be found in any store… it’s paid...
Why one woman followed her father’s footsteps into a trade
Ever since she was little, Amy Hunt had looked up to her dad and big brother. So when she started feeling uninspired by her sales job and knew she needed a change of direction - she looked once again to her two favorite role models. “I grew up being a massive daddy’s...
How’d you get that promotion? 4 real stories you can learn from
“Men I work with do not see my career as a genuine career. My male colleagues are there for their careers, while I am there to help the career of my manager.”- Ali Hall This story is, unfortunately, not unique. According to research by Mckinsey, despite modest...
Listen to Gemma Lloyd on The Unicorns Podcast
Listen to Gemma Lloyd, Co-founder and CEO of WORK180, on the The Unicorns Podcast: How WORK180 flipped the employment model on its head. ?️ Released August 2023 ⏳ 22 minute listen ? Hosted by former broadcast journalist and PR veteran Justin Kelly Find out how and...