Career stories, inspiration & guidance
Whether you’re looking for inspiration for your own career, after first person perspectives from our Endorsed Employer employees, or seeking DEI knowledge and guidance, we’ve got it all right here on our blog. You can use our search bar if you’re after something specific or simply explore our featured articles below.
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WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality Award: Congrats to all our WORK180 Endorsed Employers!
ICYMI: The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) released their updated list...
Leading diversity: Insights from ally and author Duncan Hewett
We regularly invite our WORK180 Endorsed Employers to events and conversations...
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The geologist who found support in the stone
Many myths, fables and stories use the unyielding and abrasive nature of rocks to symbolize the obstacles a character must overcome to complete their quest. Ironically for Sarah, it has been her work as a Geologist with Gold Fields that has offered the flexibility she...
The 5 leadership lessons learned in a 30-year career
Are leaders born or made? When you meet someone like Jennifer (Jen) Kirkpatrick, you’ll realize that in rare cases, it can be both. From a young age, Jen knew she would be a leader. In fact, when we asked what her high-school self would say to her now, she answered...
Career success with an established multinational
If this article’s title piqued your curiosity, you may be wondering, are we referring to a company, or person? The answer: both! Meet French native, Delphine Spaterna, an engineering director who’s currently living in Australia. She’s worked at long-standing...
A tale of two companies & how they bring employee initiatives to life
Imagine you had the perfect job. What would that look like for you? A big salary? New and challenging problems to tackle every day? The chance to meet and collaborate with talented people? Promising career growth? Would the core values of the company play into...
The consulting Director who mastered caring and career
The world seemed a very different place way back in 2000. Then, smartphones didn’t exist, and social media was just a dream, and yes, COVID hadn’t changed everything yet. That year also saw the staging of the ‘best ever’ Olympics in Sydney and it was there, as a...
Listen to Gemma Lloyd on the Fireside Whispers podcast
Listen to Gemma Lloyd, Co-founder and CEO of WORK180, on the thought-provoking Fireside Whispers podcast episode: Transforming Workplaces for Women to Thrive Key discussion points What does it mean to have equity and equality in the workplace in 2023? How can...
Which endorsed employer turned her Ironman goals into reality?
No doubt, many people are familiar with the iconic, long-established Ironman Triathlon Series – a grueling race competition that includes swimming, cycling, and running. Athletes competing in these events put themselves to the test, mentally and physically, and...
Why workin’ 9 to 5 is no longer how we make a livin’ (and what we’re doin’ instead)
“Workin’ nine to five, what a way to make a livin’.” It’s been more than 40 years since this song topped the charts, and the movie 9 to 5 became an iconic cultural touchstone. The themes of the song, and the movie, resonated with audiences who related all too well to...
Pride & Diversity in the Workplace: Supporting LGBTQI+ Employees
In this rapidly evolving world of gender fluidity and pan-sexual freedom, there is an argument to be made around whether the idea of ‘coming out at work’ is perhaps becoming obsolete. After all, shouldn't authenticity be the norm, without any need for labels or...