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A new dress code: 4 women reclaim what dress for success means to them
Like it or not, women’s appearances are still heavily scrutinized in the workplace. Four women from WORK180 Endorsed Employers share how they’re rewriting the dress code rules.
High VIS-ibility: Meet the women in hard hats paving the way for a new generation
If there’s one thing we’ve definitely learned in all our years here at...
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It’s time we normalize men working part-time
If you hear a man chooses to work part-time so his wife could work full-time and advance in her career, how would you react? Would you be surprised? Would it seem strange? Or perhaps you’d nod with appreciation and support? Whatever your reaction, it’s undeniable that...
The mining CFO that’s leading the way ‘heart first’
Sandy Sibenaler may have hit the ultimate woman-in-the-workplace hattrick. She’s a woman in the mining and resources sector. But more than that, she’s a woman in a finance role within the mining and resource sector. But even MORE than that, as of April this year,...
How an international secondment helped this engineer’s career
“I have always proven that I am capable through my work.” As a System Engineer for integrated technology specialists Rheinmetall, Sakuni knows all about making her mark in a male-dominated field. And like most women in similar situations, Sakuni has had to work harder...
Working parents: Here’s how the right employer can support you
Parenthood brings a mix of emotions - uncertainty, optimism, self-doubt, and a sense of wonder. And these can all run wild through your mind before a child is even conceived. Then there’s the physical exhaustion from adjusting to new sleep patterns, shattering anxiety...
Perfecting the puzzle of a thriving career in the energy sector
Engineering is all about solving problems and optimizing, so that the whole system works at its absolute best. It's like solving a puzzle, and it seems Jenny Mackay is a master at puzzles. She's used her engineering skills not just as a leader at global sustainable...
What is it really like working in a male-dominated industry?
Imagine an underground mine, a drill gouging out the inside of a mountain. It’s all noise and power and sweat. Traditional (or perhaps out-dated) mindsets would have that this grunt and grit is not the appropriate employment landscape for a young woman. Well don’t...
‘Fake it til you make it,’ and other terrible leadership advice
In the vast and ever-evolving landscape of professional growth, we often find ourselves navigating through a tangled jungle of advice, opinions, and recommendations. Amidst the cacophony of guidance, we must exercise caution and discernment. Because while being open...
Looking for an inclusive and diverse hiring experience?
Ever have that feeling when you’re applying for a job that you are just a number in the employment queue? It’s sometimes hard to find the energy and motivation for even those jobs you would love to do, when the process of applying seems designed to wear you down or...
How to run 10km, host a TV show, & still make the school pick-up
In today’s digital era, data has become the lifeblood of businesses; driving strategic decisions and delivering actionable insights. But who’s driving the data revolution? People, of course! It’s talented industry professionals, like Janice Remedios, who are making...