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Listen to Gemma Lloyd on the Fireside Whispers podcast
Listen to Gemma Lloyd, Co-founder and CEO of WORK180, on the thought-provoking...
Which endorsed employer turned her Ironman goals into reality?
Samantha is a passionate triathlete, who’s also dedicated to her career. When you have a demanding range of focuses, how do you find the right balance?
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Women at Zendesk
What better way to start off a Women at Zendesk blog than speaking about International Women’s Day? First let me introduce myself. My name is Catarina and I work for the recruitment team at Zendesk. I decided to start this blog not only because diversity is such a hot...
New to Plumbing? 5 Interesting Technologies You Should Know About
Plumbing is a great field to be in. As long as there are drainage systems, there will be a need for qualified plumbers. Not to mention, you can train while you work and gain experience to increase your earning potential. Salaries range all throughout the country, but...
Are your diversity programs causing more harm than good?
On a recent trip, I picked up a copy of my usual travel material- the Harvard Business Review. This time, with more excitement than usual, as I noticed the magazine’s main topic was “Diversity- most programs don’t work and here’s what to do about it”. Reading this...
A Mother’s Day gift that will be appreciated all year
No, we don't mean kitchen appliances, perfume, skin care or other products advertised right now as mums' most desired gifts. We are talking about equality – starting at home. Are you happy with the current division of household chores? Research shows women do the...
Working mums: stop feeling guilty
Dear fellow working mum, I just want to let you know that you are doing a great job and that your kids, noisy and messy as they are, will turn out just fine despite the hours you spent away from them. Truly. Even the latest research has validated what most mothers...
My reflections on IWD 2018 and a call for consistent effort
Wow, what a week! I’ve had the enormous privilege to follow my bliss this week by speaking and facilitating at four IWD2018 events. I’ve spoken to HR & Legal Practitioners, Aviation & Aerospace Professionals, Sports Students & Teachers & Executive’s...
Press for Progress: Women in Sport and Superhero Daughters
This year's International Women’s Day theme is #PressforProgress. Together with Endorsed Employer for Women NAB, we are shining a spotlight on the progress we've seen in sport lately. "Did you know participation in sport has a direct link to boosting career...
Inside Tabcorp’s Gender Diversity Program
DCC's Endorsed Employer for Women Tabcorp has recently been named an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Federal Government's Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Merryl Dooley, chief people officer at Tabcorp, told _HRD _that from the outside the...
Fun STEM activities for your Superhero Daughter!
Hosting Superhero Daughter Day is by far one of our favorite events of the year and without a doubt the best way to celebrate International Women’s Day! We love seeing the excitement and fun the girls have as they explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and...