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Stuck in your career? The rewards of trying something new
Changing careers can be scary. But taking a chance and trying something new can do wonders for your career. Read Jasmin’s story to see how she did it.
Indigenous empowerment at work: Beyond the buzzwords
Becoming an advocate of DEI is easier when you work with the right company. Here’s how Kirsty Bell and South East Water are transforming their workplace.
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Celebrating World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
Today, May 17, is the UN's World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (#WTISD) The day is held to raise awareness of the possibilities that the use of the Internet and other information and communication technologies (ICT) can bring to societies and...
Hackathons in 2017
Every year businesses are challenged to reinvent themselves. To keep up with the changing environments including globalization, technology advancements and consumer behaviors organizations have looked at hackathons, 2-day events to a) look for fresh ideas b) create an...
Never Settle For Second Best
We spoke to Lisa Farquhar just days before her nine year anniversary with MSD, which actually falls on Valentine’s Day, and during the interview, it quickly became obvious that Lisa is in as much love with her job as the day she started. These days, it’s rare to see...
Taking a Year Out is No Sabbatical!
Women’s careers have taken centrefold in the last couple of years and have become a priority in almost every company across Australia…just look at how DCC Jobs* have grown in only 2 years. There is so much focus on re-integrating women into the workforce, adopting...
Mum’s the Word: What I learned from Bias
Australians love their mothers. There is no question about it. Historically, over the last few years, the Australian Retailers Association have forecasted spending at around $2 billion dollars for products and services purchased for Mother’s Day. This special day...
DCC Jobs and Liquid Learning announce a strategic partnership to support Women in Leadership events.
DCC Jobs* and Liquid Learning, Australia's leading professional development provider are proud to announce a strategic partnership. DCC Jobs members will receive an exclusive 10% discount on any of Liquid Learning's Women in Leadership Conferences with the booking...
Femeconomy Interviews Kate Jenkins, Sex Discrimination Commissioner Australia
This article was originally published by Femeconomy. Kate Jenkins is Australia’s Sex Discrimination Commissioner, and was appointed to the role in 2016, having previously served as Victoria’s Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commissioner. In the 2015 AFR/Westpac 100...
Have You Childproofed Your Career?
We know that starting a family has a big impact on our career and financial position, and women in particular have some important considerations to make. The gender pay gap and superannuation gap are compounded in Australia because women take on the majority of...
4 Tips to Accelerate Your Career and Get Promoted After Graduation
Natalie Lioulios’ original career ambition was to become an Architect, however her direction changed. This led her to study Civil Engineering and Science and gave Natalie exposure to Geology. Natalie subsequently secured a role at BHP which saw her enjoying the best...