Rising to the challenge: promising data shows women engineers are most resilient in the job market. The theme for International Women in Engineering Day (INWED 2018) is “Raising The Bar”. At WORK18, we are fortunate to meet many inspiring women working in...
5 career tips to get you back on track
Are you where you thought your career would be at this point in your life? Do you love your team but are no longer challenged? Are you wondering if you can transfer your skills towards a different career path? Hi there! I’m Linda from the Talent Acquisition team at...
It’s never been a more pressing time for progress
About the time the Australian Government decided to create a national science agency over 100 years ago, the first International Women’s Day was celebrated, commemorating the movement for women’s rights. While both have come a long way over the century, we still...
From dreams of being a spy to a leap of faith…in IT
Fresh out of university I started my career in the NSW Roads and Maritime Services (known then as the Roads and Traffic Authority) as a policy graduate. Having completed my Bachelor of International Studies with a double major in Italian and politics, I dreamt of...
3 tips for an easier return to work following maternity leave
Let’s face it, returning to work after maternity leave can be daunting. Even though you may be returning to the same employer, and usually the same role, it can feel like a much bigger step. Such huge changes have happened in our lives since leaving work to start...
The small things that make a BIG impact on inclusion
Recently I have been fortunate to speak at a couple of diversity and inclusion conferences and it’s been really inspiring to see that, like Xero where I work, so many organizations are talking about the importance of inclusion. Whilst diversity is critical it’s...
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