If someone asked you to think of a typical person working in IT, what would you picture? Some of us might envision the hooded, jean wearing ‘bro’ of Silicon Valley. Others the nerdy, introverted male who lives off of energy drinks and fast food. Well, it’s time we all...
As a petite female in a male dominated industry, I’m no stranger to comments regarding the way I look, from male colleagues. It’s usually about how small or skinny I am or how young I look. Or how much I can eat. Go figure! I usually take those comments as...
Returning to work after a brief holiday can be daunting for most of us, and often not a welcome transition. Throw in the emotional and physical rollercoaster of having a baby and taking months off work, which equals a tough time indeed! It’s no wonder returning to...
By Gemma Lloyd As a co-founder of DCC Jobs*, it was very important to me that we started the business with two main objectives in mind. The first objective is to help companies which are under-represented by women to diversify their workforces, and the second...
Bank of Queensland (BOQ) is the first bank in Australia to be an endorsed employer of women by DCC Jobs*. Founded by Gemma Lloyd and Valeria Ignatieva, DCC Jobs* is a social enterprise specializing in helping women find rewarding jobs in non-traditional industries...
Having recently surveyed the Diverse City Careers (DCC)* community of women on what they look for in a new employer, it’s fair to say we were not very surprised with the results. The tweet below mirrors the more extensive survey results, which point to exciting...
Madeleine McDougall and Andrew Hulme are proving that job sharing at an executive level can be a winner for all involved.
“I say I grew up at Stanwell. I was a graduate and not quite 22 when I joined. The biggest thing I saw when I came to Stanwell was that it was a really different workplace.”
In industries encountering stereotyping – like Cyber Security and many other technical fields – attracting diverse candidates can be challenging. But you know that sometimes the best people for a role aren’t just the ones who’ve done it before…
Nicola Cole’s life-long goal has always been to be a mother. In Vaultex, where she works as a Cash Processor, she’s found a workplace that supports that ambition.
Carla Devine joined ITW because she wanted a job close to home to care for her young son…
Cyber Security is an ever-evolving industry, as technology changes so quickly and international hackers get ever more devious!