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Perfecting the puzzle of a thriving career in the energy sector
Find out how Jenny Mackay mastered the puzzle of a successful leadership career in engineering and the energy sector.
What is it really like working in a male-dominated industry?
Cassandra works in mining, manufacturing, and operations. Discover how she describes the culture and how she has found her success.
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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...
UK leaders share top tips to address gender diversity and inclusion challenges
WORK180 launches Gender Diversity Think Tank Last week, 15 Senior Executives and Thought Leaders met in London to start addressing head-on the UK’s gender diversity and inclusion challenges. The inaugural meeting of the new UK Think Tank, EDGE (Executives Driving...
The evolution of Optus’ cycling culture
I’ve been with Optus for over 13 years and I’ve seen some incredible changes. But the one thing that’s always been consistent is my passion for cycling. Today I am an IT Asset and Configuration Manager, and I was one of the original IT crew to move to the new...