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Repeat after me: Let’s not flex on flexible work
Flexible work is changing lives for the better. Eight of WORK180 Endorsed Employers tell all about how it works in their business.
How to use career changes to your best advantage
Sheena Saigal has had a bit of an unconventional journey. Here’s how she used each career change in her life to slingshot her to new and interesting places.
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I was three months pregnant and unemployed. Then this happened…
Like millions of people working in tech today, diversity and inclusion was not on my radar. I have had a very successful career as a minority female in the male dominated tech sector. I excelled in my work, was well supported, my voice was heard and I progressed up...
The most famous women in tech you’ve never heard of
"The gender stereotypes introduced in childhood are reinforced throughout our lives and become self-fulfilling prophecies. Most leadership positions are held by men, so women don't expect to achieve them, and that becomes one of the reasons they don't." - Sheryl...
A Returner Program with a difference
Offering a different type of Returner Program in the Australian market, candidates returning after a career break are offered permanent roles or 12 month contracts at Macquarie. Alisha (pictured above) concluded her most recent role as a senior product developer in...
How NBN Co is building a nationwide network this NAIDOC week
At NBN Co, we’re rolling out Australia’s new nbn broadband access network to connect all Australians and help bridge the digital divide. Our vision for reconciliation is to help connect communities across Australia, enhancing connection and understanding between...
NAIDOC week in Sydney at Laing O’Rourke
Laing O’Rourke project teams across the country have spent this week acknowledging NAIDOC Week and celebrating the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year’s theme, ‘Because of Her, We Can” honours the essential...
The very flexible Octopus
When Paul Stovell started Octopus Deploy, he wanted to build a business that he’d be happy to work in for the rest of his life. He set about creating an environment where flexible working was embedded in the culture and the people he hired were supported and valued....
Uncovering women’s stories this NAIDOC week
Roads and Maritime Services joined in the nation-wide NAIDOC week celebrations to honor the history, culture and achievements of our First Nation’s people. With events held all over the state of NSW, one of the first to held was in Parramatta, Sydney. This year’s...
Celebrating NAIDOC week – Xero’s story
At Xero we’re celebrating NAIDOC (National Aboriginal and Islanders Day Observance Committee) Week and encouraging our people to participate in a range of activities to support our local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Comms Guide for ‘Welcome to...
10 Mistakes you Should Avoid When Writing to Selection Criteria
There are plenty of traps people can fall into writing responses to selection criteria. Here are ten common mistakes I’ve noticed when reviewing applications. 1. Use recent and relevant examples While this is not always possible, for most responses select examples...