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How to recession-proof your diversity strategy
Most leadership teams are aware of the benefits of creating a diverse,...
Alcoa ‘changed my life’: how loyalty paid off for one single mom
From temp in a single operating location to Senior Change Management Consultant in a global corporate role, Alcoa supported Susan to achieve her goals.
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Three Tips for Creating a Rewarding Career as a Graduate
Rui Yang is part of the team at Unitywater’s Sewage Treatment Plant in Maroochydore. As a Process Engineer, Rui enjoys working on some of the plant’s most challenging technical projects. We spoke to Rui about her journey and advice for other graduates looking to...
Women Should Go Where They Are Celebrated, Not Tolerated
*Last week I had the pleasure of joining the ACS Victoria team at their event, “Diversity- How Far Have We Come?” The message resonating with me the most was from panelist Rohini Kappadath, Senior Adviser - India Business Practice, KPMG and Chair at the Multicultural...
Amanda’s Top Tips to Back Yourself and Progress Your Career
A few years after joining Unitywater, Amanda Williams, a Chartered Accountant by trade, bravely took on an opportunity to manage a technical Trade Waste function, which was well outside of her specialization. Amanda thrived in her new role, proving that good...
The Power of “No”
I was recently listening to Daniel Priestley, the Australian Author and Entrepreneur, he was sharing his philosophy on the “Power of no”. He opened by reminding us, (those who are old enough) that in the 1970’s Manhattan Night Club Studio 54 would rather than an empty...
Turning Perceived Weakness into Strength & Other Strategies for Leadership
Lauren Harris joined BHP as a graduate Geologist five years ago, and from there she quickly progressed her career. First moving into a Mining Production Supervisor role at one of BHP’s largest iron ore mines, then into an Alternate Superintendent position in Mobile...
Gender Equality in the Public and Private Sectors: What Can We Learn From Each Other?
In anticipation of Queensland Women’s Week, I wanted pay recognition to some wonderful initiatives by Queensland Government and private sector, particularly those which align to the Queensland Women’s Strategy. The Queensland Women’s Strategy provides a framework for...
Female Leader, Denice Pitt, CEO Online Education Services
Denice Pitt CEO Online Education Services (OES) has held this position since the company formed in 2011. Her previous roles were President and Country Head of Aegis Australia, and Vice President of Operations, Chief Operating Officer and CEO of the UCMS Group Ltd, as...
Workplace Stress, Mental Illness and Flexible Work Arrangements
At some point in our careers, we’ve all experienced a level of workplace induced stress, or had our work negatively affected by stress in our personal lives. In addition to this, mental illness is common, with 20% of Australians aged between 16-85 experiencing a...
Goal Setting is so 2016…Why ‘Fear Setting’ is the Way of the Future
As a new year approaches, it’s time to reflect on the year that was, set new challenges and list your goals… *cue cliché* How many times have you approached the new year, and thought to yourself “OK, this is it, this will be the year I achieve my goals!” Whether your...