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How to recession-proof your diversity strategy
Most leadership teams are aware of the benefits of creating a diverse,...
Alcoa ‘changed my life’: how loyalty paid off for one single mom
From temp in a single operating location to Senior Change Management Consultant in a global corporate role, Alcoa supported Susan to achieve her goals.
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New report helping companies attract the best talent now and in the future
A new, first of its kind report and HR Health Check released today by Work180, enables Australian companies to benchmark themselves against the most progressive companies in their industry for policies on flexible working, equal pay, parental support, career...
Why I’m happy I went back to work and my 3 tips for making the transition back
One of the hardest decisions I had ever faced in my life was one that I was not expecting. Two years ago, after having my beautiful daughter, the thought of leaving her every day to go to work seemed inconceivable. I knew in my heart, my head, my gut, literally every...
International Day of the Girl – “With Her: A Skilled Girl Force”
International Day of the Girl is celebrated each year on October 11. The UN dedicated this day to: "highlight and address the needs and challenges girls face, while promoting girls' empowerment and the fulfilment of their human rights." It’s crucial that we empower...
Celebrating Ada Lovelace Day
"Thank you to journalist and software activist Suw Charman-Anderson who founded Ada Lovelace Day. Today, we celebrate the achievements of women in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Today we mark the impact of women and pay tribute to the...
Supporting mental health and wellbeing in the workplace
"Life can throw us a curveball at any stage in our lives, making us feel not ourselves. At Sedgman, we want our people to know that we care and that support is available. Mental Health Week is an important event on the Sedgman calendar and we will be continuing to...
How to make maternity leave the defining moment of your career
Yes it's a full time plus job caring for a baby and you can pretty much forget all forms of intellectual pondering for the first 3-4 months. But after that, once your baby begins to nap more predictably, why don't you start to use the time to think about what you want...
Be the change you want to see in your business
Diversity is being invited to the party, inclusion is being asked to dance. It’s with this note from Verna Myers in mind that Bindy Edelman approaches her role as global head of diversity and inclusion at cloud accounting software company Xero. It comes after years...
How to recover from an epic fail at work
Not a single week goes by without someone volunteering a firm example of how they have failed to speak up in a meeting at work, because they froze with intimidation of fear. This week was the same, with one major exception – I heard about it from the most senior...
R U OK? – how often do you ask people that question?
How often do you ask people if they are doing okay? And when you do ask, do you really listen to the answer? It is such a simple question and as research shows, can be powerful enough to stop that individual from ending their life. The statistics around suicide are...