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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Diversity and taxes: the certainty of allyship at South32
Gary Lim is a superstar of inclusion and diversity in the conservative world of tax and finance
Why this Recruiter says, “inclusion is the solution”
Discover how D&I is powering innovation in the energy industry, and how inclusion is lived every day at Powerlink.
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Shaping the future and creating gender balance in trades
Pat Tierney is a strong advocate for women, saying, “It just makes sense. If you have a workforce with the same people, background and experiences then they’re all going to tackle problems from the same perspective. People with varied backgrounds might tackle a...
Event Highlights and Insights: How to sell Employer Value Proposition to Stakeholders
As we continue to face a global pandemic, few could deny the importance of a strong employer brand — one that can continue to attract and retain talent during even the most turbulent times. But with new challenges emerging every day and tighter budgets in place, how...
Episode Three: Women Supporting Women with Heidi Roizen
Heidi Roizen was the subject of the famous Harvard University Howard vs Heidi research into gender bias. As a is a venture capitalist, corporate director, ‘recovering’ entrepreneur and now partner at leading technology venture firm Threshold Ventures, she has her...
Women in Utilities: Changing the World Every Day
While men once dominated utilities, an increasing number of women are now carving incredible careers in this rewarding sector. Wondering whether it could be right for you too? To help you find out, WORK180 interviewed 17 women at varying stages of their careers in...
How to have a Courageous Career
Rowena Solomons has taken a number of brave steps in her career, challenging herself to continually grow and learn. In her eight years at Zurich she has moved around the business and is excited about the future. Starting her career in insurance and then briefly...
COVID-19 illuminates the true essence of companies
Ericsson’s true colors have shone through in this crisis. ‘All hands to the pump’ is a common company saying, encapsulating the way their team pulls together with camaraderie and collaboration – especially when the going gets tough. Ericsson’s support for staff when...
Being Openly Gay and Leading the Way in the Workplace
Meet Chris Cockshaw, Vice President and Principal Project Manager for Mott Macdonald — a WORK180 Endorsed Employer. He’s also the leader of the company’s 'Advancing LGBT+' equality, diversity, and inclusion initiative for North and South America. He may be a busy man...
An Inspiring Interview with an LGBTQI+ Changemaker
Stephanie DeGazon says she has always felt confident being an open member of the LGBTQI+ community at work. But with so many barriers for others in her community, she refuses to let herself — or her employers — get comfortable with the current workplace. From keeping...
Going Beyond Policies to Protect LGBTQI+ Employees
Strong inclusion and diversity policies can play a vital role in making sure employees feel safe and confident in the workplace. But due to the numerous barriers that the LGBTQI+ community often face, HR teams must go beyond policies and procedures to ensure their...