When we first developed the Family Checklist campaign, I thought about what my checklist would look like. It really put things into perspective around how much we take on as single parents. I have just the one child and am in awe of women and men who balance several...
The worst thing an employer wants to hear in an interview is you telling them the reason you are hunting for a new job is because you hate your old one... Now they aren't dumb, they know if everything was glorious you wouldn't be sitting in front of them, but ideally...
Celebrating International Women’s Day and hosting Superhero Daughter Day across Australia and New Zealand was amazing and so much fun! If you haven’t already, check out the photos on Facebook. But no time to rest, now is when the real work starts; continuing to engage...
Being on a board is very rewarding in its own right and I’ve seen all of types of people come to Get on Board Australia for help in building their board skills. The main motivators are: Looking to improve your skills in the hope of gaining a promotion in your...
There’s a common misconception that hackathons are merely opportunities for geeky blokes to consume truckloads of pizza and beer and spend a few days furiously programming. Not so, says Angela Bee Chan, Channel Marketing Specialist at APC by Schneider Electric. She...
“Sport has become a world language, a common denominator that breaks down all the walls,1 all the barriers. It is a worldwide industry whose practices can have widespread impact. Most of all, it is a powerful tool for progress and for development” – Ban Ki-moon, UN...
This Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day we reflect on the one in four pregnancies that will end in loss, remember those babies who are not with us here today, and ensure miscarriage, stillbirth and infant loss is no longer a taboo subject
Helen Delmenico, Head of Finance for the Staffing Division at Programmed, is adamant that parental leave and having a family shouldn’t impact your career! She shares her experience of becoming a mother and how she balances the juggle…
The government-backed cyber reskilling ad caused hurt and confusion. Here’s how employers can ensure their ads never do the same damage.
Anne Hughes only considered a move into management at the encouragement of her colleagues. She now looks after a team of 100 tradespeople and supervisors as Maintenance Superintendent at Alcoa.
Danielle Goodson has been with Brown-Forman for 25 years. You only last that long at a company who values culture and people above everything else!
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