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Featured articles
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.
Do you feel heard at work? Here’s 5 employers who are listening
From silence to strength, ideas to impact, these employers are leading the way in embracing employee input. Discover how.
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How to make the executive leadership team in your 20s
Molly Barton’s first introduction to Reward Gateway was on a work experience placement 10 years ago. She’s now Global Director of Retail for the employee engagement business, with a seat at the leadership team – and she hasn’t turned 30 yet. She shares her inspiring...
Episode One: Naomi Simson on Passion, Purpose and Rebooting Australia
Naomi Simson founded Red Balloon in 2001 and it’s now the third largest experience marketplace of its type in the world. She was on four seasons of Channel 10’s Shark Tank and is a passionate supporter of female founders. We talk about supporting local business to...
The Passionate Road to Success
I’m struck by Milica Ng’s energy and positivity when we talk. With a number of career moves under her belt, she is living proof that when you follow your passions you will land on your feet – and it’s never too late to find a career that you love. Milica moved to...
Challenging yourself in IT and by working abroad
Having worked for ING for the past 15 years in two different countries, Adina Duma thinks she might have orange blood. Currently IT Area Lead for Mortgages, she shares how to adapt to working in a foreign country, her advice for new mothers and why only the sky or...
A workplace where you can be your true self
Paula Chatterton is grateful to have found a workplace where she can be herself. “Sofology brings out the best in me,” she says. Having recently been promoted to the role of Regional Stock Controller, she shares her tips on how to be seen as a future leader, the...
Breaking down walls in engineering
What Vanessa Bullock loves most about working in engineering is being able to connect dots and solve problems. A System Engineering Team Lead for Power & Utilities at Woodside Energy, she shares how women can excel in engineering, her tips for first-time managers...
Making a difference and living with Pride
.When Nicole Hennessy was younger, a manager sat her down for a conversation and changed the entire trajectory of her work life and career. Ever since then, she has been passionate about making an impact on the lives and experiences of young people. At Woolworths she...
How to get the most out of a graduate program
Mojdeh Salehi describes her career as a whirlwind, having gone from being part of nbn’s Graduate Program to their General Manager of Products (HFC, FTTC and FTTP) for Residential Sales and Marketing in six years. She shares why a graduate program is the perfect...
An insider’s view of interviewing with Port Of Brisbane
As a historically male-dominated industry (big infrastructure, big vessels and big steel boxes), Port of Brisbane is relatively new in their journey when it comes to diversity and inclusion. As a small organisation of around 180 employees – you are probably wondering...