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Women like Zoe are changing the face of cyber security
Discover how Zoe Thompson at Thales is leading in cyber security and proving that women have always belonged in shaping the future of tech.
Charting new courses for women in port operations
Holly Kunzer is thriving in a technical role at Hutchison Ports UK, proving women belong in port operations. Discover her journey and what’s possible.
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Meet the employers setting a new standard for First Nations inclusion
How do we honour the past while building a better future? What bridges do we still need to cross, together, to create lasting change? Reconciliation Week 2025 is approaching at the end of May, and this year the theme is all about looking ahead. ‘Bridging Now to Next’...
A career that makes a real difference: Meet the bank investing its profits in people
From supporting emergency services to developing arts programs, infrastructure projects, and sports facilities, Bendigo Bank is changing the face of banking. Working for Australia’s most trusted bank feels good. It’s banking with a difference: more than A$366 million...
How allies and diversity, equity, and inclusion working groups help build career confidence
For many women in male-dominated industries, finding their voice and speaking up confidently doesn’t always come easily. It often takes time, the right environment, support, and opportunities. Kym Saunders understands this firsthand, having worked in not one but two...
5 TBH trailblazers share why inclusion is their leadership language
The right opportunity can shape your career—but the right workplace culture can transform everything. At Tracey Brunstrom & Hammond (TBH), one of Australia’s leading independent specialist planning and management consulting firms, belonging isn’t just a buzzword....
She’s got grit! One graduate engineer’s bold step into the mining world
Grit—the blend of passion and perseverance—is essential for anyone starting their career. It helps young professionals stay focused through challenges, bounce back from setbacks, and keep pushing toward long-term goals, even when the path gets tough. In industries...
Can you get promoted while pregnant? The power of a supportive workplace
While many know that it’s illegal to discriminate in the workplace based on pregnancy or parental status, we also know, sadly, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen. For a long time, there’s been a consensus that there’s no point in applying for a new role or promotion...
From crisis to comeback: Discover the vital skill for your career (and life!)
Resilience—the ability to bounce back through what life throws at us—is an invaluable life skill. And like any skill, you can develop and strengthen it with practice. Joann Kong, ANZ Demand Planning Manager at Nufarm, a global leader in agriculture, has relied on...
Australia’s new target laws: What big employers must do in the next 12 months
Last week, history was made as Australia became the first country to mandate workplace targets for gender equity efforts. The new law means that next year, all employers with 500+ employees must set three gender equity targets, with at least one being numeric....
Meet the leader laying the groundwork for women in mining
Mining has long been seen as a male-dominated industry, but change is well underway. Across the sector, forward-thinking leaders, active networks, and inclusive organizations are driving progress—empowering women, breaking down barriers, and shaping a more diverse and...