Like millions of people working in tech today, diversity and inclusion was not on my radar. I have had a very successful career as a minority female in the male dominated tech sector. I excelled in my work, was well supported, my voice was heard and I progressed up...
"The gender stereotypes introduced in childhood are reinforced throughout our lives and become self-fulfilling prophecies. Most leadership positions are held by men, so women don't expect to achieve them, and that becomes one of the reasons they don't." - Sheryl...
Offering a different type of Returner Program in the Australian market, candidates returning after a career break are offered permanent roles or 12 month contracts at Macquarie. Alisha (pictured above) concluded her most recent role as a senior product developer in...
At NBN Co, we’re rolling out Australia’s new nbn broadband access network to connect all Australians and help bridge the digital divide. Our vision for reconciliation is to help connect communities across Australia, enhancing connection and understanding between...
Laing O’Rourke project teams across the country have spent this week acknowledging NAIDOC Week and celebrating the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year’s theme, ‘Because of Her, We Can” honours the essential...
When Paul Stovell started Octopus Deploy, he wanted to build a business that he’d be happy to work in for the rest of his life. He set about creating an environment where flexible working was embedded in the culture and the people he hired were supported and valued....
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In light of the independent report by former Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Elizabeth Broderick, WORK180 has suspended Rio Tinto's status as an Endorsed Employer for All Women. Rio Tinto became an Endorsed Employer for Women in October 2019 by meeting WORK180’s...
CEO and Co-founder Gemma Lloyd spoke to the WORK180 team in our latest #Grow180 conference, about her personal experience with discrimination while working in the tech industry, and how that lead to the beginning of WORK180. Watch the video below to see what Gemma had...
“The ‘Meraki Magic’ is real!” For Sammy Brenner, as soon as she joined the team at Cisco Meraki, she knew her life was about to change. From her initial interview, where the people she met “were so real and genuine,” to the office tour which “wowed” her, the whole...
As a young Sri Lankan immigrant woman, Nisha Thirumurugan is no stranger to challenges. From developing an award-nominated robotic hand to founding a start-up, all while working to pay her way through university, Nisha turned the obstacles she faced into opportunities...
Being a parent AND looking for a new role can be stressful. But it’s possible to grow your career and family with the right employer!
When you’re a technical specialist you need a career with opportunities to build your capability, and Ericsson offers that. Leanne Leong is a technical leader and a role model for women in tech.