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Career progress in mining for women
Focusing on women from apprentice to senior leaders, QMAG have diversity at the core of their culture.
Career development programs that help women thrive
Learn about Coles’ store manager accelerator program and how they support all employees to shoot for the stars – and reach their goals!
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Celebrating Female Pioneers in Tech!
On December 9 in 1906, New York City, American computer scientist Grace Hopper was born. On the next day in London, December 10, but in 1815, Ada Lovelace or the "prophet of the computer age" was born. We are taking the opportunity to celebrate both these...
Employers Take Note: Here’s What Employees Really Want
One of the most enjoyable and rewarding coaching assignments I have had this year was with a new leader. She had just been promoted to run a large division within a national firm and therefore decided to engage in coaching. My client wanted to ensure she established...
Flexible Working – it’s All About the Outcomes at Nestlé
We are excited to welcome Nestlé on board as the latest progressive employer to achieve the Flex Able certification! Whether it’s day-to-day flexibility or more permanent flexible arrangements, the workplace culture at Nestlé supports the different priorities and life...
Cbus recognised as workplace flexibility leader at the 2017 AHRI Awards
Endorsed Employer for Women Cbus, the Industry Super Fund for the Construction Building and Allied industries won two awards recognizing their outstanding workplace flexibility practices at the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) 2017 Awards. Cbus took out the...
Sally’s Big Punt on Unusual Career Choice Pays Off
Sally Snow had dreams of becoming a ballerina, but her love of math and father's influence led to her becoming a racetrack bookie. A mother of three young girls, Ms Snow, 32, worked as a bookmaker on racecourses around Sydney including Randwick, Rosehill, Canterbury...
Eliminating Violence Against Women
25 November each year is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The 2017 theme is “Leave no one behind: End Violence against Women and Girls”. From 25 November to 10 December 2017, which is Human Rights Day, the United Nations UNiTE is...
5 Professional Development Tips when Changing Industries
How do you successfully transition from one industry and occupation to another entirely new industry and job? A slightly daunting proposition. And one I faced approximately 18 months ago now. The problem was knowing where to start when I didn’t know what I didn’t...
Sensei – breaking out of the typical IT shell
Here at Sensei, we are firm believers in the idea of “Team”. Team is central to everything we do – in our working with customers, bringing new ideas and solutions to market, or just relaxing and having fun. So much so that even though we call our company “Sensei”, our...
How to Boost Your Child’s Self Confidence
Have you ever felt like you were not good enough? Felt ashamed about how you look, what others may think about you or felt the pressure of being judged? Unfortunately, the culture of shame or guilt has become ingrained in us, perpetuated by mass media and exposure to...