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Can mining and sustainability mix? Discover a brighter future at South32
At South32, Kathryn is building a sustainable future for herself and the planet, driven by innovation and care for the community.
How to gain a competitive career edge using the ‘Golden Rule’
For one leader working in a fast-paced, technical industry, success isn’t just about solving engineering challenges. It’s about how you treat people.
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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...
How to recession-proof your diversity strategy
Most leadership teams are aware of the benefits of creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. But they also know that a global recession is likely to hit and hiring freezes are coming. If a hiring freeze is causing your company to feel helpless when it...
Alcoa ‘changed my life’: how loyalty paid off for one single mom
As a young single mother who hadn’t finished high school, Susan White joined Alcoa as an ‘admin temp’, (and worked a second job bartending in the evening) to “buckle down” and provide a home for her two children. Further education was the last thing on her mind. She...
The first woman in sales at Nufarm Australia to return part-time
If you’re growing your family, paid parental leave can be a great form of workplace support. But when these payments end and the time comes to return to work, a whole new set of challenges arises. Flexible work arrangements and a supportive company culture can make...
Grads: Are you still seeking the secret to a thriving tech career?
Are you interested in working on one of the largest infrastructure projects in Australia? Do you want to begin your career with a company that boasts plentiful development opportunities? Are you hoping to find somewhere with flexibility, and a collaborative...
Is the Services Manager the most important job in construction?
If you live or work in a multi-occupancy building, there’s a good chance you owe a lot to the work of the Services Manager. Rebecca Wood, Senior Services Manager at Multiplex, talks us through what her job entails. Think about the building you’re in now. Do the...
Roe v. Wade | A message from WORK180’s CEOs
As the World Health Organization (WHO) stated, removing barriers to abortion protects people’s lives, health, and human rights. The overturning of Roe v. Wade has removed this protection for millions of people and forced the world to take another monumental step back...
A toolkit for how to request flex work that works for you
Not all flex work is created equal. Companies range from remote-first, to a hybrid model, to the dinosaurs (that aren’t Endorsed Employers) who still expect everyone to be in the office full-time with no option for remote work or flexible hours. If the organization...
Watch and learn: How we do what we do
Data continues to prove that workplaces need more women. But first, women need more from the workplace — and we’re here to help make that happen. WORK180 promotes organizational standards that raise the bar for women in the workplace, around the world. We do this by...