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It’s time we normalize men working part-time
Cathy found work-life balance through a job-share arrangement, along with career progression opportunities, and a culture of shared values. Find out where.
The mining CFO that’s leading the way ‘heart first’
Sandy Sibenaler hits the hattrick, as a woman in the c-suite, in a finance role, and in the mining sector. Discover how she got here and her goals now she is.
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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...
Lessons I learnt the hard way
I've worked in Financial Markets for seventeen years. It is varied, fast-paced and, yes, male-dominated. I've lived in Sydney, London and New York; I've worked in trading and sales roles; I've met some of my best friends along the way. If you had mapped out those...
6 women who reached the top but no one told you
Companies that intentionally pursue the appointment of women to their top leadership ranks are better positioned to outperform competitors. Firms with the highest gender diversity show stronger stock price growth (70%) and having at least one woman on the board...