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WORK180’s International Women’s Day Summit 2023 wrap-up
It was a day of thought-provoking discussion and open conversations...
Part-time work, full-time success: The pros of job-sharing
Over the past two years, we’ve witnessed a surge in the number of people...
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Changing careers (and lives) in Talent Development
What’s it like to change someone’s life by helping them find the right career path? We asked Tavanesha Shepard, Manager, Talent Development at Aflac (and certified executive and leadership coach), to give us a glimpse into what her role is like and what her work means...
A template for modern mothers to succeed in corporate careers
Too often the phrases ‘corporate career’ and ‘young children’ are like oil and water; they just don’t mix well. But, for Liesl Malcolm and Pitcher Partners Melbourne, the reality is, thankfully, very much against this norm. As a young mother and Partner at this...
Australia’s top 101 workplaces for women
Are you sick of reading generic-templated-by-a-legal-team diversity statements that are haphazardly copy-pasted to the bottom of career pages and job advertisements that have no actual evidence of this ‘commitment’? Was International Women’s Day celebrated in your...
Women leading the way: Inspiring stories of inclusive leadership
Despite the growing awareness of the importance of diversity in leadership, women still hold only 8.8% of leadership positions at Fortune 500 companies as of 2022. While progress has been made, the challenges keeping women from leadership positions are many, including...
The champion who’s leading change for women in banking
When you think of banking, images of Mr Banks from Mary Poppins and the stodgy environment he worked in may spring to mind. A dynamic and passionate advocate for change might be the last thing you’d expect to encounter. Well, Kym Downie will dispel all those...
Stuck in your career? The rewards of trying something new
“I took a chance on a job in my current industry while I was figuring things out. Turned out I really enjoyed working in the industry. And the rest is history.” Not everyone can say the same thing about their careers. But for Jasmin Perry – a Customer Success Manager...
Indigenous empowerment at work: Beyond the buzzwords
Diversity, equity, inclusion. By now, you’ve probably heard almost every company promote these values. But if you belong in an underrepresented group of any kind, these values aren’t just nice-to-have perks – they’re a necessity to building a productive, rewarding,...
Meet Vicki: “At Thales, we don’t do ordinary things!”
“At Thales, we don't do ordinary things!” Vicki Emmerson tells us this with gusto as she speaks with us about her role as Thales’ Asia-Pacific Talent Acquisition Vice President. “There are not many people who can walk into work and see the Bushmaster in the morning...
Czech out Petra’s amazing journey to success
Early in her career at Zinfra, Petra Sleglova made an error. She knew it was an error right away. But it was late in the day, and she had to wait the next day before she told her manager. We all know that feeling. She didn’t sleep. She was so worried about what she...