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How Fulton Hogan is offering better mental health services for the construction industry
As cases of mental health in the construction sector increase, the company is committed to finding solutions both internally and industry-wide.
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Perfecting the puzzle of a thriving career in the energy sector
Engineering is all about solving problems and optimizing, so that the whole system works at its absolute best. It's like solving a puzzle, and it seems Jenny Mackay is a master at puzzles. She's used her engineering skills not just as a leader at global sustainable...
What is it really like working in a male-dominated industry?
Imagine an underground mine, a drill gouging out the inside of a mountain. It’s all noise and power and sweat. Traditional (or perhaps out-dated) mindsets would have that this grunt and grit is not the appropriate employment landscape for a young woman. Well don’t...
‘Fake it til you make it,’ and other terrible leadership advice
In the vast and ever-evolving landscape of professional growth, we often find ourselves navigating through a tangled jungle of advice, opinions, and recommendations. Amidst the cacophony of guidance, we must exercise caution and discernment. Because while being open...
Looking for an inclusive and diverse hiring experience?
Ever have that feeling when you’re applying for a job that you are just a number in the employment queue? It’s sometimes hard to find the energy and motivation for even those jobs you would love to do, when the process of applying seems designed to wear you down or...
How to run 10km, host a TV show, & still make the school pick-up
In today’s digital era, data has become the lifeblood of businesses; driving strategic decisions and delivering actionable insights. But who’s driving the data revolution? People, of course! It’s talented industry professionals, like Janice Remedios, who are making...
The geologist who found support in the stone
Many myths, fables and stories use the unyielding and abrasive nature of rocks to symbolize the obstacles a character must overcome to complete their quest. Ironically for Sarah, it has been her work as a Geologist with Gold Fields that has offered the flexibility she...
The 5 leadership lessons learned in a 30-year career
Are leaders born or made? When you meet someone like Jennifer (Jen) Kirkpatrick, you’ll realize that in rare cases, it can be both. From a young age, Jen knew she would be a leader. In fact, when we asked what her high-school self would say to her now, she answered...
Career success with an established multinational
If this article’s title piqued your curiosity, you may be wondering, are we referring to a company, or person? The answer: both! Meet French native, Delphine Spaterna, an engineering director who’s currently living in Australia. She’s worked at long-standing...
A tale of two companies & how they bring employee initiatives to life
Imagine you had the perfect job. What would that look like for you? A big salary? New and challenging problems to tackle every day? The chance to meet and collaborate with talented people? Promising career growth? Would the core values of the company play into...