Career stories, inspiration & guidance
Whether you’re looking for inspiration for your own career, after first person perspectives from our Endorsed Employer employees, or seeking DEI knowledge and guidance, we’ve got it all right here on our blog. You can use our search bar if you’re after something specific or simply explore our featured articles below.
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The Bank CEO who never missed a school sports day.
Marnie Baker, CEO & Managing Director of Bendigo & Adelaide Bank shares her story.
A quick and easy guide to Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Most employers now offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Find out what they are, and the ways they can help you on a personal and professional level.
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On Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, what could the future hold?
Today is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day. The date is significant, as it is marks how far into 2018 a black woman needs to work, in order to make as much money as a white male in 2017. As a black woman who is the mother of two daughters, I can’t help but wonder – where...
The benefits of diversity are right in front of your KPIs
If companies want to deliver value for their clients they need diverse talent, strategies and opinions. CEO’s need to foster the development of a business that is inclusive of all and reflects the wider society that their service or product exists to serve. Diversity...
10 mistakes you should avoid when writing responses 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...
Cricket Australia’s endorsement has been suspended
In July 2018, Cricket Australia became an an Endorsed Employer for Women by meeting minimum standards for the WORK180 criteria. This included amount of paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers, support for flexible working and initiatives for women in...
Let’s unpack the outrage around this picture
Four men talking about Women in IT. Brace yourself and grab some popcorn -let’s have a look at some of the responses. "You cannot be serious" — Lesley Carhart (@hacks4pancakes) July 27, 2018 "Surprised (not surprised) they found four mansplainers for the panel." —...
How to use flexible working as a competitive advantage
Building a business from the ground up gives the founders of a company the perfect opportunity to create a business where their own beliefs are front and center. “You don’t change the status quo by tinkering at the edges. You take the model and turn it on its head”...
Digging Deep – The Women Behind Sydney’s New Tunnel
A group of eight engineers at Endorsed Employer for Women CPB Contractors are taking on the complex and challenging tunneling works at the WestConnex New M5 project, with positions ranging from undergraduate roles to management and leadership positions. The women...
Why Health and Wellbeing Matters in the Workplace
Hi, I’m Megan! I look after our Health & Wellbeing program at Optus and have been with the organization since 2012. I originally started out my career as a nurse, but after 10 years, I realized I was more passionate about workplace wellbeing. In 2005, I set up...
How to explain a career gap in your CV
You had a great career going and then you fell victim to downsizing, the job market was tough, and you couldn’t find another position for quite a while. Or you did find one that turned out not to be a fit and you didn’t stay long. Or you left your job to move cross...