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Is it harder to succeed at work as a woman over 50? Not at these companies
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.
3 ways FIFO can be flexible (and where to find roles like this)
Employees are benefitting from AngloGold Ashanti’s human-scale approach to working arrangements to FIFO roles.
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Career Advice from Women in Tech
When people think of jobs in technology they often seem to conjure up images of a stadium full of guys in hoodies, coding away at computers in the dark – but that couldn't be further from the truth! Women are moving from strength to strength in tech these days, and...
New Research Shows how Employers can Increase Applications from Women
A recent survey by TotalJobs of nearly 9,000 workers in the UK highlighted the importance of transparency of policies from employers and how not doing this can hinder recruitment outcomes. WORK180’s global research mirrors these findings with women rating gender...
Driving Equality From A Tech COO
Be inspired by a Q&A with eyeo COO Jutta Horstmann on role models and driving gender equality, and how the presence of women in tech should and will evolve. What are your experiences as a woman in tech? "When I started to work as a system administrator and...
Career Advice from Women In Technology
"For many people, working in technology makes them think of a stadium full of guys in hoodies, coding away at computers in the dark – but that couldn’t be further from the truth! Women are bringing much more than technical skills to an industry that needs people who...
Living Authentically: A Journey to Yourself
Charlie Patchett never wanted to be the poster person for diversity at Programmed. But by choosing her authentic life and deciding to proactively deal with people’s potential misconceptions, she now does transgender awareness sessions at work and talks openly about...
Women affected by COVID-19 redundancies
WORK180’s purpose is to empower every woman* to choose a workplace where they can thrive. Our work is more imperative than ever with women being the most affected by the impacts of COVID-19. To help elevate women whose careers have been impacted, we’ve created a...
What does joining WORK180 mean to me and my family?
Why joining WORK180 was a no brainer for me? Mainly for the following reasons: I completely align with WORK180's vision and the work you are doing to create more inclusive and diverse workplaces. As a mum, migrant, millennial and holistic HR practitioner, I want to...
Learning to Lead and Managing Your Career
Forum Metpally joined Ericsson on a 6-month contract in 2006. When she started, a colleague received their 5-year-service certificate and Forum laughs that she thought, “how can you stay in a company for 5 years; that’s never going to happen to me!” And now 14 years...
Climbing the Career Ladder – A Dad’s Perspective
Find out how James Edwards has grown and developed his career trajectory within Reward Gateway and how you can reap the benefits of longevity with one employer. James Edwards has been with Reward Gateway for 10 years, and it’s the endless opportunities and challenges...