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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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.
Three reasons your career development program isn’t working for women
Source: WGEA 2024 The National Picture Companies in the top quartile for women...
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Our International Women’s Day 2022 commitment
How is WORK180 going to #BreakTheBias? Our International Women’s Day 2022 commitment and contribution to #BreakTheBias is to benchmark our Endorsed Employers against the 10 standards that have the biggest impact on driving workplace equity. Our core belief is that by...
Listen to Gemma Lloyd on the Leaders For Good podcast
WORK180 Co-founder and CEO, Gemma Lloyd, sat down with Leaders For Good podcast to discuss how the approach to gender equity differs by country, why a focus on gender is important, quotas vs targets, and what organizations and individuals can do to promote greater...
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By having your say, you're helping employers do better No decision about you should be made without you. That's why an important part of the work we do with employers is communicating the genuine wants and needs of women from all walks of life — and we need your...
Women at top at LV=GI
Hailey Franklin-Burchell is the Head of Pricing Operations at Liverpool Victoria General Insurance Group (LV=GI). She’s been with LV=GI for almost ten years and has progressed through the business to a senior role showing that women in pricing can reach the stars! But...
Supporting women in leadership to thrive at Liberty Financial
Jenny Hartman has been with Liberty Financial for 20 years – she says she joined and never looked back. Currently she is the Team Leader - Settlements, and we spoke with her about the culture and her experiences at Liberty. Making an impact in settlements Settlements...
6 Expert tips for writing your next parental leave policy
For most people, finding out you’re going to be a parent is a joy. But most parents also experience worry, guilt, frustration, and even outright fear. And the chances are, at least some of these emotions will be experienced at work. Some of them might even be provoked...
Creating a DEI engine: A Q&A with Toyota
Founded in 1937, the iconic Toyota brand is recognized around the world. The company continues to achieve high standards of innovation, manufacturing, and sustainable development through one critical element at its core: its people. We spoke with Joanne Romano, who...
Guided tour: How to use WORK180 to find a workplace where you can thrive
Watch and learn how to use WORK180 to find a workplace where you can thrive. But first, be sure to create a WORK180 account You can use your free account to steer your career with complete confidence: See employers' benefits, policies, and perks Access our community...
12 Endorsed Employers with policies supporting parents at work
Shared care is a key foundation of gender equality, both at home and at work. When men are enabled to work flexibly and take time off as equal parents, women can go confidently return to work and continue their careers. Fathers taking parental leave and working...