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5 Personal testimonials on the life-changing effects of ERGs
From silence to strength, ideas to impact, these employers are leading the way in embracing employee input. Discover how.
Flexible careers in mining & resources — proof it is possible!
Discover how Justine McCloy-Martin has mined a career path that continued to fulfil her pe
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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...
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...
How to Conquer Delegating Chores to Your Children
When we first developed the Family Checklist campaign, I thought about what my checklist would look like. It really put things into perspective around how much we take on as single parents. I have just the one child and am in awe of women and men who balance several...
Job Hunting Done Right
The worst thing an employer wants to hear in an interview is you telling them the reason you are hunting for a new job is because you hate your old one... Now they aren't dumb, they know if everything was glorious you wouldn't be sitting in front of them, but ideally...
10 Fun Activities to Inspire Your #TechGirl after Superhero Daughter Day
Celebrating International Women’s Day and hosting Superhero Daughter Day across Australia and New Zealand was amazing and so much fun! If you haven’t already, check out the photos on Facebook. But no time to rest, now is when the real work starts; continuing to engage...
Seven Benefits of Joining a Board
Being on a board is very rewarding in its own right and I’ve seen all of types of people come to Get on Board Australia for help in building their board skills. The main motivators are: Looking to improve your skills in the hope of gaining a promotion in your...