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How to find employers whose values align with your own
How well do your work’s business values align with your own personal ones? Discover where a matched company mission led to greater work-life satisfaction.
Beyond the pause: Navigating the return to work with Accenture
Returning to work after a career break can be daunting – but Carrie and Georgia share how dedicated programs can be your secret
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What is a Chief Technologist (and how do you become one?)
When Karen Trezise was a little girl, she was obsessed with aeroplanes. As a high schooler, she got her pilot’s licence before she could drive a car and was the only girl in her woodwork and metalwork classes. Now, as Chief Technologist for Babcock Australasia, Karen...
The myths and realities of being a woman in STEMM
Women aren’t as good at math as men. WRONG! There is no evidence to suggest that men are better at math and science than women. In fact, studies have shown that girls perform just as well as boys in math and science in early education. Women aren’t as interested in...
Tips from one of mining’s most accomplished women
In her over two decades in engineering, mining, and construction, few can compare with Lydia Gentle’s accomplishments. Aside from being the youngest Australian to receive an Engineering Executive status with Engineers Australia, her long list of accomplishments and...
How a holiday became an exciting project management career
Sonja’s journey started with a self-imposed challenge. “When I was 15 back in Germany, I wanted to earn some pocket money. So, I learned how to carry three plates and a full tray of glasses.” This new skill helped her get a job in hospitality. What Sonja didn’t know...
How women can rise to the top and land senior roles
“The more senior I became, the more I saw the ominous glass ceiling.” Danielle Harmer – a General Manager at Domain Group – tells us this sobering fact about her early career. It sounds discouraging, but it’s the reality that most women in the workplace have been...
How Rachel has harvested a burgeoning career in agriculture
Sometimes, when you plant a seed, it just takes off. Whether it's the weather, the soil, the water or just good timing, some seeds become plants that just can’t stop growing, can’t not thrive. Rachel Palumbo’s career is one such thing. A devotion to hard work,...
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WORK180’s International Women’s Day Summit 2023 wrap-up
It was a day of thought-provoking discussion and open conversations backdropped by the stunning Melbourne city-skyline as we launched our first International Women’s Day Summit earlier this week. While every day is International Women’s Day for us here at WORK180,...
Part-time work, full-time success: The pros of job-sharing
Over the past two years, we’ve witnessed a surge in the number of people searching for jobs that include remote work flexibility. So, it’s no wonder more companies are embracing this change to attract and retain the best people. While job-sharing isn’t ‘new’, it’s...