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The inside story: What flexible working at Deloitte looks like
Real stories from real employees at Deloitte share how Deloitte are leading the way with flexible working arrangements
3 ways Northern Trust opens a world of career opportunities (figuratively & literally)
Megaport’s returning employees cited the culture and the people as their reasons for coming back. We asked what sets Megaport apart?
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Ever feel like a fraud? How to beat Imposter Syndrome
“Today I feel much like I did when I came to Harvard Yard as a freshman in 1999,” said Natalie Portman at Harvard University recently. “I felt like there had been some mistake, that I wasn’t smart enough to be in this company, and that every time I opened my mouth I...
How to develop a Speaking Product and raise your industry profile
A speaking product is a repeatable presentation on a valuable topic, that you can take to conferences and events. A good speaking product will help to raise your profile as a business leader, by giving you exposure to new audiences, and positioning you as an expert....
Jennifer Webster, Senior HR Business Partner, shares how Schneider Electric supported her return to work
Jennifer Webster, Schneider Electric's Senior HR Business Partner What interests you in your role, how has your role/career developed in Schneider? The variety! Whilst I have worked at Schneider for 11 years, my role has evolved and changed substantially over that...
Staying on track: One woman’s story of determination and grit
When Sandra left high school at 15 years old, there was little career guidance to school-leavers and a stigma against leaving school early. It was presumed one would ‘amount to nothing’. With a loving family, incredible experiences under her belt, and a resumé beaming...
5 reasons to take your partner leave
When researchers are designing an experiment, they set up two groups in order to test a hypothesis. The experimental group on which the hypothesis will be tested, and the control group which remains unchanged to test the variation in outcomes. In the case of Partner...
How Rebecca Le Souef shaped her own experience… three times
Bec’s journey to UX research The plan was psychology. Rebecca Le Souef has completed her undergrad and was about to apply for an honours degree. However, a placement with a registered psychologist helped her realise just in the nick of time that it wasn’t the path for...
Life hacks for working mums
Balancing personal and professional commitments can be a challenge for anyone. But when you add children to the mix, there’s a whole new level of logistics to consider. Finding affordable childcare, managing school pick-ups and drop-offs, what to do when they’re sick,...
How to tell your boss you’re pregnant
Our Co-founder and CEO recently received a message from someone in the WORK180 community. The sender was nervous about telling her boss that she’s pregnant and asked the question… “How do I get the confidence to tell my manager? Should I tell her about the previous...
In the Thick of It – A Working Mum’s Story
Google "working mum leadership" and the stories of triumph and impact are queuing up to inspire and entice. It’s great to see but does it paint the full picture? In reality, most people combining successful careers with raising a family will tell you it’s...