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What it takes to build inclusion — Inside hipages Group, WORK180’s top employer for women
See how hipages turns inclusion into everyday action — from a 0% same role gender pay gap to leadership programs that create real career impact.
How Joss built a career defined by purpose and leadership
Control Room Team Leader Joss Rawlins shares the pivotal moments, support and opportunities that shaped her 17-year journey at Western Power.
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How women are smashing the glass ceiling in Australia’s energy sector
Gender equity isn’t just about fairness - it’s a business imperative for the future of the energy sector. At APA Group, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are embedded in the culture, shaping how the company attracts, retains and supports talented women at every...
How to build a future in tech, one career step at a time
Many of us understand that career paths aren’t always linear – they can scale up, down, sideways, and even diagonally! And that’s what makes them so compelling. If you’re motivated to reinvent your career or enter a technical field, making a change can feel daunting,...
‘You belong here’: What is belonging and why does it matter in our workplaces?
We’ve made significant progress discussing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in our workplaces. But more and more people are realising something important: even with strong DEI efforts in place, people can still feel like outsiders. That’s where belonging comes...
What it’s really like as a woman in tech — and how it makes you a better leader
As industries like tech, finance, engineering, and other STEMM-related fields work to attract more women and marginalised groups, conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are gaining real momentum. But what’s it actually like to be a woman working in...
Australian employers: What happens if you don’t hit your WGEA gender equality targets?
The stakes are rising and the clock is ticking for Australian companies with 500 or more employees. From 1st April, 2026, the Australian government has mandated that these large employers will need to select and actively work towards specific gender equality targets —...
How to power a career pivot into the energy sector
It’s easy to assume that without a background in a specific industry, you’ll struggle to get a foot in the door and have to start from scratch. What’s closer to the truth is that many industries are keen to hear from professionals from a range of backgrounds, and the...
Why businesses need neurodiverse employees like you
The future of work is changing, and so is its workforce. As we head into a rapidly changing world, FM Conway is leading the way, welcoming diverse voices to the table to help tackle the big questions. Rebecca Hawkins, Strategic Project Manager at FM Conway, received...
How to turn a graduate role into a purposeful career
Graduate trainee programs and apprenticeships are more than just stepping stones; they’re designed to give you hands-on experience, structured learning, and exposure to different areas of a business. These roles offer a strong foundation, but turning that foundation...
Celebrating the women powering Sydney Water’s future
At Sydney Water, engineering is more than just pipes, plants, and infrastructure - it's fundamentally about people. The organisation firmly believes that for our cities to thrive, their people need to thrive first. Every solution delivered improves lives across...