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Breaking the silence: How one company is making Menopause Matter
nbn’s Menopause Matters initiative is breaking taboos and fostering open, supportive conversations about menopause in the workplace.
5 engineering career myths busted: What early career engineers need to know
Engineering careers often come with preconceived notions, perhaps more so for women entering the industry. But which are myths and which are facts?
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Growing a leadership career in environmental sustainability
In mid-2021, Fiona Taukulis was called into her manager’s office. She was aware things at Stantec were changing, and that the industry she worked in was rapidly changing and accelerating. New acquisitions and expansion were also underway at Stantec. Her boss told her...
Quiz: which flexible working arrangement best suits you?
There’s so much content out there that tells employers about the benefits of letting their employees work flexibly. This article won’t be doing that. There are so many articles out there that talk about how the pandemic has changed the minds of employers on the...
How women can enter the mining industry without mining experience
Does strong remuneration, challenging work, interesting training, travel opportunities, and working with advanced technology appeal to you? A career in mining could be right up your alley! No mining experience? No problem. Transferable skills, personal attributes,...
The power of women inspiring women in leadership
For many women, having other women as role models can give you the inspiration, drive, and support to achieve success in your career. Hana Shiraz, for one, is a big advocate! She believes in women’s ability to support and positively influence company culture and...
How to go for it as a woman in IT
You might think that to manage an IT Service Desk you would need to be super savvy on the ins and outs of tech. Well, that does kind of help. But IT company, Vaultex, has found that taking a broader approach to the skills they hire for has brought significant...
How a school program for girls is changing construction
When Timnit Tessema was in her second year of university, there was a nagging question in her mind. “What job will I have after graduating?” Having tailored her courses around a desire to work in construction, Timnit was unsure of what opportunities lay ahead for...
Career vs family? With the right company, you can have both.
It wasn’t so long ago that women have had to choose between career and family. But these days, it no longer needs to be either-or. Take it from Sally, a Space Planning Manager at CommBank, who found the role that enabled her to pursue both. Sally’s incredible story...
6 companies caring for your wellness & well-being at work
You’ve probably heard of employee wellness programs. Your company may even have one or two of them. These programs often focus on the physical health of employees by offering gym memberships, smoking cessation incentives, vaccination programs during flu season, or...
After the siren: Sportswomen turned real estate professionals
While elite athletes have unique backgrounds and experiences – with vastly different educational and vocational journeys to non-athletes – by demonstrating they have what it takes to compete at the highest level in their sport, they also bring with them valuable...