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Is it harder to succeed at work as a woman over 50? Not at these companies
The stories and employers we share in this article are a testament to the transformative impact of inclusion in the workplaces for women of all ages.
3 ways FIFO can be flexible (and where to find roles like this)
Employees are benefitting from AngloGold Ashanti’s human-scale approach to working arrangements to FIFO roles.
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How employers are prioritising mental health in the workplace
Mental illness impacts one in five Australians each year. By creating a workplace that supports mental health, employers are not only limiting the impact mental illness can have on productivity, but you’re also demonstrating that all employees are cared for and...
Self-Care: 6 tips on how to prioritise your Mental Health
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week. It’s a good opportunity to take a moment to reflect on how you might be able to nurture your wellbeing. Here are some simple self-care steps you can take, to ensure that you’re taking care of yourself. 1. Discover your values...
Sally McLaughlin, Field Services Development Engineer, on mastering her role with the help of Schneider Electric
Subscribe to our fortnightly Women at Work newsletter to get inspiring stories, career building resources and exclusive network invites delivered to your inbox. Sally McLaughlin, Field Services Development Engineer at Schneider Electric, started her working life in...
Right Place, Right Time: Thriving as a working mum in the property industry
After more than a decade in engineering, construction and property, Anne-Louise Fleming has seen these male-dominated fields evolve to embrace gender diversity. Now Development Manager at Dexus, she’s found an employer at the forefront of this shift, supporting women...
A journey of welcoming opportunities and supporting women at work.
Catherine Vaughan is a Gas Pipeline Project Manager at SGN on the frontline of operations, and is an advocate for women at SGN and in engineering. An Unlikely Introduction Catherine always loved making things with her hands and studied illustration at university....
Sara Tweedly from Canstar gives her 3 tips for pursuing a leadership role
After a short conversation with Canstar’s Group Executive, Digital & Marketing, Sara Tweedly, we’re left feeling inspired and energised. Here’s a woman whose personal and professional development over the last six years has been intrinsically connected to the...
You are Not Your Job Title: Professional Tips on Successful Career Transitions
Cath Jones (People Operations Manager at Buildkite, a platform for running fast, secure, and scalable continuous integration pipelines on your own infrastructure.) has had a career that’s taken them from fashion, to multimedia design and coding, to engineering, to a...
Getting Back on Track After Parental Leave in a Purpose Driven Role
Donna O’Neill started with KPMG thirteen years ago, has been supported through parental leave and returning to work, and is currently managing the inaugural firmwide volunteer day in support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, in her role as Associate Director,...
Driving Diversity at nbn
John Parkin is the Executive General Manager Customer Field Operations at nbn, and is a passionate, vocal supporter of building a diverse workforce. We chatted with John about achieving 50-50 gender balance in his leadership team, strong targets for diversity at nbn...