From flexible work arrangements to leadership opportunities and family-friendly policies, inclusion is no longer a ‘nice to have’—it’s a must.
Across traditionally male-dominated industries and emerging sectors alike, inclusive practices are transforming the workplace for women. Flexibility, whether through remote work, adaptable hours, or outcome-focused environments, is playing a pivotal role in this shift, opening doors across industries and enabling women to thrive on their terms.
But what does this actually look like on the ground?
We asked women from our WORK180 Endorsed Employers to share their experiences. From supportive cultures to career-accelerating programs, they reveal how inclusive workplaces are helping them thrive and why inclusion remains the key to building truly equitable careers.
Flexibility, fieldwork, and career fulfilment
After having her second child, Shellie Mbiza, Communications & Control Engineering Officer at Powerlink, found herself in a role that didn’t just promise flexibility: it delivered.
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For Dina Dweik, Associate Director at TBH and Nisa Hamad, People & Culture Manager and a part-time working parent, leadership and flexibility can absolutely go hand in hand:
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Flexibility and purpose in FIFO and beyond
For Environmental Advisor Emma Garison, flexibility isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a fundamental part of her work with IGO at the Nova Nickel Operation. With a fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) schedule, Emma has found a rhythm that supports both her professional growth and personal well-being.
Looking for career satisfaction? IGO are championing women in a diverse range of roles, including FIFO!
Flexibility may seem like a simple concept, but for women in engineering, especially those balancing caregiving responsibilities, it can be the difference between staying in a role or stepping away from it. Emmanuelle Wintergerst, Engineering Capability Development Manager at NetApp, shares how this has been a game-changer in her career.
“I am lucky to work for a company that puts great value on flexibility. My role is not bound by fixed hours; there are no shifts or specific times I am required to be there. As a result, while I do like a routine, having this flexibility has removed a lot of the stress linked to the vagaries of life. The other way around, if I need to attend a meeting outside of office hours, due to a difference in time zones, I know that I will be able to adjust my office hours at a different time. Working in a big international company presents challenges, but embracing the flexibility has been key to work-life balance.”
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Where to find out more
When women are seen leading teams in high-vis gear, managing portfolios from co-working spaces, or innovating from labs and classrooms, it expands the narrative of what’s possible. It gives the next generation tangible examples of where their careers can take them and the confidence to pursue them.
That’s why diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives matter. They don’t just add women to workplaces; they help reshape them into spaces where everyone has the opportunity to grow, lead, and be recognised.
