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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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Why workin’ 9 to 5 is no longer how we make a livin’ (and what we’re doin’ instead)
Explore the evolution of flexible working policies, as 8 employers share stories from women who have thriving careers thanks to the flexibility they provide.
Pride & Diversity in the Workplace: Supporting LGBTQI+ Employees
Discover how these employers are successfully celebrating Pride and diversity by welcoming all LGBTQI+ people to bring their whole selves to work.
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A Great Trade Secret — Keeping In Touch Days
Have you heard of them? Don’t worry, as most women we speak to haven’t. Keeping in Touch days are seriously an incredible benefit to access. They provide an extra boost to your bank account whilst retaining your networks in the workplace and keeping your toes in the...
5 ways to recover from a redundancy
"No longer required" was all I remember hearing when a former employer announced I was being made redundant. I never thought it would happen to me - that somehow, I was immune. I went through a range of emotions – shame, fear, despair, anger, relief. But I kept...
Three surprising ways motherhood can advance your career
Yes, we all know that becoming a mother is akin to being thrown in at the deep end at the world’s most hardcore bootcamp for multi-tasking. But how else can becoming a mother actually help you in your career? Career Expert, Kath Sloggett from Runneth London highlights...
How To Explain A Career Gap In Your Resume
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...
Laing O’Rourke Announced 2018 NAWIC Sponsor for Women in Construction
DCC* Endorsed Employer for Women Laing O’Rourke named official sponsor of the 2018 NSW NAWIC Mentoring Program, proudly facilitating the personal and professional development of women in construction. Laing O’Rourke has partnered with the National Association of Women...
The Power of Listening to Your Own Voice and Making Friends with People who do Things Differently
In 2017 I had the pleasure of experiencing what a real career and life rut is. At my age, 27, you might say it was like a quarter life crisis (yes, I can hear you laughing). Earlier in the year I pursued a teaching opportunity at a private language school that seemed...
How to stay current during a career break
People take career breaks for a multitude of reasons – caring for elderly parents, starting a business, relocating with a partner, and raising a family. Whatever the reason and the duration of their career break, most people will return to the workforce. In this...
Female Leader Conversations Ebook
Our intention with Femeconomy was to build an engaged community of female leaders across Australia. On this quest, we have connected with leaders aligned to our mission of progressing gender equality through using the power of the female economy. Our community is...
Paid parental leave should include the parents of stillborn children
It's the right thing to do. They are parents too. Stillbirth is one of the most traumatic events that a parent can face. Unfortunately, it is an event that is far too common, with six babies a day being stillborn in Australia. Yet despite its relatively common...