Career stories, inspiration & guidance
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The story of the first Engineering Manager at Easy Agile
Maysa Safadi has brought her considerable experience, knowledge, and leadership to create a space in which everyone can reach their potential.
“Change is a responsibility, not a burden”: Male allyship in the emergency services
Mike Wassing, Deputy Commissioner of the QFES, is an exemplary example of male allyship. Learn the challenges he’s not shy about tackling.
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How to create a community for working parents
When Marjorie Sanchez had her daughter in 2016, she was torn between her career aspirations and new-found responsibilities. She shares her experience becoming a new parent, her tips for mothers returning to work and how she’s helping to provide working parents support...
How to navigate career crossroads
"When Libby White jumped on the back of a motorbike in the ‘80s to join Alcoa in Western Australia, it was supposed to be the first stop on an adventure around Australia. Instead, she was embarking on a 30-year adventure with the global aluminium industry leader....
Who, why and how to choose Cyber Security as a career
Cyber Security is yet another technical industry where stereotypes abound – hackers in basements wearing dark hoodies, protecting systems and businesses from other hackers in other basements. But that couldn’t be further from the truth! Cyber Security is all about...
How two executives are making job sharing a success
Madeleine McDougall and Andrew Hulme are proving that job sharing at an executive level can be a winner for all involved. For the past 12 months, the pair has shared the role of Global Head of Real Estate & Housing at Lloyds Banking Group, each working three days...
The cutting edge of engineering in a values-driven organization
Angie Zahra has been working for Stanwell Corporation for almost 30 years, and jokes, “I say I grew up at Stanwell. I was a graduate and not quite 22 when I joined. The biggest thing I saw when I came to Stanwell was that it was a really different workplace.” She is...
How to attract Women to Cyber Security
A diverse and inclusive workforce is a key feature of any successful organization. In industries encountering stereotyping – like Cyber Security and many other technical fields – attracting diverse candidates can be challenging. But you know that sometimes the best...
A seamless marriage of motherhood and work
"Nicola Cole’s life-long goal has always been to be a mother. In Vaultex, where she works as a Cash Processor, she’s found a workplace that supports that ambition. She explains how. All Nicola ever wanted was to be a mum, she says smiling. “That was my ambition in...
Ambition and career success through self-doubt
Carla Devine joined ITW because she wanted a job close to home to care for her young son. She admits it wasn’t a perfect match initially and she had her doubts, but she decided to give it a good go. Over the last 13 years she has worked across various divisions,...
What is the future of Cyber Security?
Cyber Security is an ever-evolving industry, as technology changes so quickly and international hackers get ever more devious! The future is exciting and full of opportunities as Cyber Security is likely to become embedded in every industry. We asked 16 women working...