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Which resource has great career opportunities and why is the answer renewables?
Discover how one woman has built a thriving career in wind energy, how you can do the same, and what it all has to do with acid rain?
5 employers that aren’t afraid to talk menstruation & menopause
The stories and employers we share in this article are a testament to the transformative impact of inclusion in the workplaces for women of all ages.
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“I don’t even drink coffee” | A flexible journey with Lavazza
When Nicole Calderbank interviewed for the coffee company that would later merge with Italian espresso giants, Lavazza, she said the funniest part was that she didn't even drink coffee. But rather than be shunned away, Nicole was welcomed in with a supportive culture,...
4 examples of flexibility with Cummins
Sarah Bilston has been with Cummins for 25 years now. She jokes she’s been married to Cummins longer than she’s been with her husband. Like any long-term relationship, flexibility and support have proven to be essential contributors to a strong and successful career....
Manager or Mother? How one mum balances being both at DHL
When Sandra Miles was 17, she asked her parents “what would make you happy and proud of me?”. They replied, “anything that makes you happy”. So that’s what she did. Sandra found a job she loves at DHL Express, she spends weekends camping and she’s raising a beautiful...
How to stay grounded in a global executive career – J.P. Morgan
Sandra Alves is the kind of leader everyone wants — pragmatic, humble, and deeply engaging. She’s enjoying her career as an Executive Director at J.P. Morgan. An initiative she is focusing on at the moment is the launch of Chase digital consumer banking in the U.K....
Making a difference in the gas industry with BOC
Having studied Animal, Environmental, and Marine Biology at university – and knowing nothing about the gases industry – Melissa Webber never imagined herself working for a company like BOC. Now 11 years into her career there, she’s a successful Major Accounts...
5 things you never want to hear as a working mother – LV=GI
Why do people ask women “won’t you miss your kids while you’re at work”? Seemingly curious and innocent as they might be, this and similar types of statements only inflict judgement, guilt, and outright emotional anguish on the person being asked. But the list of...
Broad opportunities for development at Thoughtworks
Pam Rucinque is a Developer at Thoughtworks, but her career hasn’t been bounded by her title! They’ve provided her with a breadth of experience including consulting, technical assessments, delivery, project work, pre-sales, relationship management, and – her...
Kids and careers in remote locations with BHP
Megan Ewing is a Pharmacist who made a career change into continuous improvement at BHP after having kids – finding the mining giant to be more supportive of families than her pharmacy career and opening up a world of opportunities for her! Unlocking value Megan is a...
5 examples of living the company values at CSL
You won’t see much of Ljubinka Duzel on LinkedIn these days. Not just because she hates talking about herself, but because since being recruited to CSL through LinkedIn, she no longer sees the need for it. “I’m where I want to be until I retire now.” Finding her place...