Whether you’re new to running a business or you’ve been in this game for a while, you’ll know the value of having a great sounding board! Here are some tips on how to find a mentor. Over the years, I have personally benefited hugely from the guidance of mentors....
Wonder women: use your powers of science for awesome
Women in Science AUSTRALIA recently featured inspiring women studying STEMM at higher education organizations around Australia. Lead by Charles Gray, and in between chasing jaguars, she has connected with students studying different courses in a range of STEMM...
My Biggest Return to Work Mistakes
I thought preparing for my return to work after maternity leave included organizing a start date with my employer, negotiating work days and hours, start and finish times, finding suitable daycare and work clothes that actually fit. Wrong! My return to work was an...
Three Simple Things You Can Start Doing Right Now to Build Confidence
Building confidence: It’s a big topic in the area of women’s leadership and development. Women are constantly told to be more confident, stop being “nice” and to “Lean In” more. It’s almost enough to make you think that if we can master these things, we will finally...
Scientist Spotlight – Moana Simpson
This is my second interview for my Scientific Reasoning feature, designed to give us some insight into the lives of some of today’s scientists. The first interview can be found here – you will notice that many of the questions are the same – I wanted a fairly even...
WORK180 Announce Flex Able Certification for Select Employers Focused on Flexibility
WORK180, a social enterprise helping women connect to supportive employers, are pleased to announce a new offering- the Flex Able Certification. The certification is designed to distinguish employers demonstrating best practices for flexible workplaces, adding to...
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Taking leaps and bounds underground – South32
There are big opportunities in mining, and South32 care about developing their people. Find out what you can expect in a career underground.
Being Bold and Building Trust: The Benefits of Transparency in Recruitment
Key takeaways from WORK180’s latest Executives Driving Gender Equality (EDGE) Think Tank.
Winning with a growth mindset – EY
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Belonging in a state of art and design – Sofology
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Reading and resources: Find the facts about diversity in the workplace
Use WORK180’s up-to-date reading and resources list to find facts about diversity in the workplace, and data to support your inclusion and equity initiatives.
From a playground sandpit to an open pit mine – BHP
Karen Hogan’s career change is the perfect example to show anything is possible at any age. After two decades in the childcare industry, Karen transitioned to Trainee Production Technician at BHP four years ago, and is thriving in her new career.











