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Unlocking a treasure trove for graduates at Liberty Financial
Discover one graduate’s journey from student to professional. Join Rachel Sharvin and her experience transitioning into a successful finance career with Liberty’s Graduate Program.
‘Go beyond’ to support women of color: What’s working now?
Discover firsthand insights from five women of color thriving at WORK180-endorsed employers. Gain practical advice and uncover who’s creating inclusive workplaces where all can thrive.
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Adventures and Accidental Career Moves
Sussanah Osborne, General Manager Production at BHP’s Operations Services came from a long line of teachers in Mt Gambia, South Australia, but finished school and leapt straight into adventure in Colombia. She’s always sought adventure and lived an unconventional...
Career tips from a sales pioneer
Subscribe to our fortnightly Women at Work newsletter to get inspiring stories, career building resources and exclusive network invites delivered to your inbox. Yleana Leal has been with Brown-Forman for three years, joining them as Sales Director in Mexico and...
6 tips for returning to work after parental leave
Returning to work after having a baby can be rough, and there’s no perfect path. But some pre-planning and open conversations with your employer can make re-entering professional life a little less bumpy. Gabriela Matias, People Partner and D&I Lead at one of...
Guide to having a flexible work conversation
Regardless of whether you’re a parent returning to work or seeking better work/life balance, you have a legal right in the UK to request flexible working, providing you’ve worked for your employer for at least 26 weeks. Here’s some tips on how to have an effective...
Closing the gap on equal pay
After 6 years of collecting data, the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) has recently shared their findings on what organisations have been doing to reduce the gender pay gap. I had the privilege to attend their data launch event in Melbourne on 19th November....
A new perspective: Impact as a working Mum at BOQ
When Tanya and her husband suffered a devastating loss, it would take time before she could rise to the surface and continue life with a new perspective. Tanya found that she was just as ambitious to be a great mother as she was to succeed as a professional. Now...
Managing technical specialists, debunking stereotypes and taking opportunities
Subscribe to our fortnightly Women at Work newsletter to get inspiring stories, career building resources and exclusive network invites delivered to your inbox. Anna Gawne is a Product Owner at Global, one of the world’s leading Media & Entertainment groups. It is...
Are you happy with the current division of household chores? Your Family Chores Checklist.
Research shows women do the lion's share of family chores and housework. For many of us, it can feel like we’re going around in circles when it comes to dividing these tasks equally. This is why WORK180 created a special checklist for you to fill out with your...
Pathfinder meets purpose: Discovering a Career at BHP
Amber White’s life story is a page-turner written by someone who takes bold chances with unwavering confidence. Having explored a number of disciplines, Amber has found her niche as BHP’s Acting Laboratory Superintendent in Whaleback, Western Australia; population:...