Career stories, inspiration & guidance
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Five common mistakes to avoid on your ‘People and Culture’ page
Get it right, and your company’s ‘People and Culture’ page can help attract...
Turning a New Leaf: Hayley’s shift from safety to environmental
If you care about the planet, perhaps an environmental career is for you. Discover how Hayley followed her passion and made a rewarding career change.
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Why I became a return employee to EY
“I found myself standing on the ferry at Circular Quay, staring at the EY building, wondering why I’d left. I started my EY job hunt that evening.” Thejani (TJ) De Silva had previously worked at EY in the Talent team before leaving to explore new opportunities within...
Who else wants to know if they’re good enough to work in tech?
Maybe you’re still deciding what it is you want to be “when you grow up”, and you’ve heard of all the jobs and earning potential in the tech sector. So, a small, quiet question whispers across your mind: “Am I good enough to succeed in tech?” Maybe you’re unfulfilled...
Key takeaways from our employer think tank: Closing the gender pay gap
To help even more organizations build and benefit from a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, this article details some of the key learnings from our recent EDGE (Employers Driving Gender Equity) think tank: Closing the gender pay gap. Part of ‘The Game...
How would your employer support you through breast cancer?
Imagine finding yourself living in a new country, on the other side of the world from your family, and then being faced with a life-changing diagnosis. What would you do? How would you find the support you need to face this challenge? Far from an uncomfortable...
3 Guilt-free tips for moms to find work-life balance
Being a mom can be one of the most rewarding experiences – but sometimes it can feel like you’re being stretched in all directions! Leaving us with the $64,000 question; is it possible to thrive in your career, be a great mom, and maintain who you are? We spoke with...
5 ways to tell if a company is inclusive — just by their job ad
The impact of workplace stress on our mental health is well documented, but what struck us recently while reading an article about the 43 most stressful life events is that 10 of them are in some way connected with our working lives. And as many of us know from...
“In this moment, I knew I had found the workplace for me!”
One of Accenture’s core values is ‘Respect for the Individual’, where differences are celebrated, and employees are actively encouraged to share their unique perspectives. Shelley Godden, Security Delivery Senior Manager, sees promoting individuality is vital for...
Is your hiring process inclusive? Are you sure?
Let us begin by clarifying: The question in the headline isn’t ‘do you hire diverse talent?’ It’s ‘is your hiring process inclusive?’ There’s a big difference. What is an inclusive hiring process? An inclusive hiring or recruitment process not only recognizes the...
The secret to a career trajectory that hits the mark
Knowing how to properly load, aim, and fire a bow and arrow will make the difference between a whiffed shot and a bullseye. Similarly, knowing how to properly reflect, plan, and execute your goals will make all the difference to your career trajectory too. We spoke...