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How to power a career pivot into the energy sector
For those driven to grow, contribute to something bigger, or challenge themselves in a new environment, there is one industry worth exploring: energy.
Why businesses need neurodiverse employees like you
As a woman with ADHD, Rebecca Hawkins shares how her neurodiversity helps her in her construction role – and how FM Conway celebrates intersectional perspectives.
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Looking for an inclusive and diverse hiring experience?
Ever have that feeling when you’re applying for a job that you are just a number in the employment queue? It’s sometimes hard to find the energy and motivation for even those jobs you would love to do, when the process of applying seems designed to wear you down or...
How to run 10km, host a TV show, & still make the school pick-up
In today’s digital era, data has become the lifeblood of businesses; driving strategic decisions and delivering actionable insights. But who’s driving the data revolution? People, of course! It’s talented industry professionals, like Janice Remedios, who are making...
The geologist who found support in the stone
Many myths, fables and stories use the unyielding and abrasive nature of rocks to symbolize the obstacles a character must overcome to complete their quest. Ironically for Sarah, it has been her work as a Geologist with Gold Fields that has offered the flexibility she...
The 5 leadership lessons learned in a 30-year career
Are leaders born or made? When you meet someone like Jennifer (Jen) Kirkpatrick, you’ll realize that in rare cases, it can be both. From a young age, Jen knew she would be a leader. In fact, when we asked what her high-school self would say to her now, she answered...
Career success with an established multinational
If this article’s title piqued your curiosity, you may be wondering, are we referring to a company, or person? The answer: both! Meet French native, Delphine Spaterna, an engineering director who’s currently living in Australia. She’s worked at long-standing...
A tale of two companies & how they bring employee initiatives to life
Imagine you had the perfect job. What would that look like for you? A big salary? New and challenging problems to tackle every day? The chance to meet and collaborate with talented people? Promising career growth? Would the core values of the company play into...
The consulting Director who mastered caring and career
The world seemed a very different place way back in 2000. Then, smartphones didn’t exist, and social media was just a dream, and yes, COVID hadn’t changed everything yet. That year also saw the staging of the ‘best ever’ Olympics in Sydney and it was there, as a...
Listen to Gemma Lloyd on the Fireside Whispers podcast
Listen to Gemma Lloyd, Co-founder and CEO of WORK180, on the thought-provoking Fireside Whispers podcast episode: Transforming Workplaces for Women to Thrive Key discussion points What does it mean to have equity and equality in the workplace in 2023? How can...
Which endorsed employer turned her Ironman goals into reality?
No doubt, many people are familiar with the iconic, long-established Ironman Triathlon Series – a grueling race competition that includes swimming, cycling, and running. Athletes competing in these events put themselves to the test, mentally and physically, and...