by Jacynta Clayton | Jun 26, 2023 | Advocacy campaigns, Flexible working arrangements
“Workin’ nine to five, what a way to make a livin’.” It’s been more than 40 years since this song topped the charts, and the movie 9 to 5 became an iconic cultural touchstone. The themes of the song, and the movie, resonated with audiences who related all too well to...
by Jacynta Clayton | Jun 26, 2023 | Advocacy campaigns
In this rapidly evolving world of gender fluidity and pan-sexual freedom, there is an argument to be made around whether the idea of ‘coming out at work’ is perhaps becoming obsolete. After all, shouldn’t authenticity be the norm, without any need for labels or...
by Jacynta Clayton | Jun 26, 2023 | Career development, Employee stories inspiration
“I just need someone to give me a shot.” That’s what Jessica Hirst kept telling herself right before she landed her role as Proactive Services Group Manager at Woolworths Group. By then, she already had over 13 years of managerial experience, many of which were with...
by Jacynta Clayton | Jun 19, 2023 | Employee stories inspiration, Flexible working arrangements, Shared caring responsibility
If the thought of woman parenting three early-primary and pre-school aged children makes you think or assume she can’t take on a leadership role ‘because of the kids’ – you’re on the wrong platform. If the thought of a role in senior management at a big multinational...
by Jacynta Clayton | Jun 19, 2023 | Employee stories inspiration, Flexible working arrangements
You’d think in a company of some 90,000-plus employees spread across the globe, it might be easy for you to start feeling like just another number. This feeling would surely be even more probable when you throw in the fact you’re sharing one full-time role with a...
