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Can you get promoted while pregnant? The power of a supportive workplace
Navigating pregnancy at work can be a challenge; especially when it comes to going for promotions. Hetal Patel shares how a supportive employer makes all the difference.
From crisis to comeback: Discover the vital skill for your career (and life!)
When facing a setback, having the resilience to bounce back is an incredible life skill. Joann Kong shares how she’s developed this skill over time.
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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...
From Venezuela to Australia: Nairlin’s powerful impact at Ericsson
Nairlin Montero worked at Ericsson for two years in her native Venezuela before transferring to Ericsson, Australia, twelve years ago - making her tenure an impressive fourteen years in total! “I loved working at Ericsson in my home country and looked to go back to...
Can mining and sustainability mix? Discover a brighter future at South32
Working for a company focused on improving its impact on the planet is rewarding in itself, but when you can build a successful career at the same time, surely that’s the dream! Making mining more sustainable is at the heart of South32’s purpose. As Principal for...
How to gain a competitive career edge using the ‘Golden Rule’
For one senior leader working in a fast-paced, technical industry, achieving success isn’t just about solving engineering challenges. It’s about how you treat people. Louise Murphy, Senior Asset Manager with Alinta Energy, tries to remember this at work and in life....
Be bold: How to launch a sky-high career with Queensland Airports Limited
By making two pivotal career moves, Vidusha Ratnayake has had the career success most of us dream of. Find out how being bold can pay off professionally. Vidusha (Vidu) Ratnayake is a career high-flyer! At just 25 years old, she oversees the safe and efficient travel...
How one energy leader’s disclosure efforts are leading the way for inclusion
What does it take to challenge the status quo in a male-dominated industry like energy and renewables? For Emily Wright, it’s about more than just talk—it's about action, transparency, and driving real change. Emily is Head of Business Development at leading energy...
Australia’s top 101 workplaces for women
Remember the days when you would apply for a job and then have to cross your fingers and hope that their policies, benefits, and team culture ticked the right boxes? Well, it’s 2025, and we’re no longer playing a risky game of Russian Roulette to find workplaces that...
All aboard for positive change: How CEO Angie Doll is leading a new railway era
Angie Doll has emerged as a (t)railblazer in the traditionally male-dominated rail industry. As the CEO of Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), Angie brings a fresh perspective and a commitment to driving change in the sector. Her leadership, rooted in fostering...