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The 9 male CEOs stepping up to accelerate gender equity
Discover how CEOs from 9 leading companies are coming together to break down barriers and champion gender equity.
From humanitarian migrant to accountant – a career story of hope, resilience, and possibility
When resilience meets opportunity, the possibility can become reality. Read Husna’s amazing story and how her employer kept her possibilities growing.
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When flexibility meets talent
If you’re reading this, you probably already know the benefits to employers of embracing diversity, inclusion and flexibility. We’ve known for some time that it’s a great way to attract top talent and empower them to achieve. Indeed, from a recruitment perspective,...
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...
Straight-shooting and unstoppable
Amelia Forbes is hard to pin-down. An ex-pro athlete who tried her hand as a professional snowboarder (‘that didn’t work out - but it was fun!’), Amelia decided to pursue another long-time passion - technology. Today, Amelia speaks to us as Change Agent, Disruptor,...
A Burning Flame and No Red Tape
‘Robot Queen’, ‘Code Wrangler’ and ‘Pancake Stack Developer’. These are just some of the funky job titles you’ll come across at web development corporation, Automattic. The titles reflect the truly colourful nature of a company made up of 900 ‘Automatticians’ who log...
Introducing ‘Everyone Culture’
Cathy joined BAE Systems Australia in 2001, signing a nine month contract as an HR Advisor. The rest, as they say, is history. As the company expanded and evolved, so did Cathy’s role. Over eighteen years later, Cathy speaks to us from the front-line of diversity and...
Gender diversity: it’s about men too!
When Julie joined TransGrid, she was tasked with developing D&I within the company; an area of the business that was just beginning to take form. “It was a really exciting time to join. The Board, the CEO and the Executive were involved with D&I. However, they...
Earning the White Helmet: A Blazing Career as a Firefighter
Meet Sharnte, a woman who has always envisaged being a firefighter - and has worked seriously hard to make it happen. A journey of blood, sweat and tears. Sharnte is the first to admit that her journey has not been a walk in the park. Growing up on Bribie Island, she...
From a spark to a lightning storm: Schneider Electric’s journey towards diversity
Schneider Electric’s Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) champions share why engaging with people from all walks of life is a core business strategy. Hear their guidance on how to carry the D&I torch. Schneider Electric (SE) was founded in 1836; just as the dust was...
Supporting graduates through parenthood
Little did I know 4 years ago, that joining TAL would be the best decision I would make for my career and family. When I first accepted a role at TAL as a Customer Experience Specialist, it wasn’t the linear or expected progression one would have anticipated for me. I...