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The disconnect between diversity recruitment goals and the actions of the management team
Despite their best intentions, teams are failing to achieve their diversity...
You don’t need a footy to kick career goals in the AFL
All those millions of fans watching the AFL broadcast coverage next year have...
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NetApp: 4 Ways to beat post-graduation Imposter Syndrome
Approaching graduation is an exciting time, especially after so many years of hard work! But entering the professional sphere can be daunting. Even the most motivated, confident grads can still experience moments of Imposter Syndrome. If you’re in the same boat,...
3 Surprising lessons from Women Rising at Megaport
Do you have a passion for self-development? While the road of life can sometimes be bumpy, scary and full of setbacks, focusing on self-development is a fantastic way to improve both your career and life in general. And better yet, being given the tools, structure...
Rio Tinto endorsement suspended by WORK180
In light of the independent report by former Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Elizabeth Broderick, WORK180 has suspended Rio Tinto's status as an Endorsed Employer for All Women. Rio Tinto became an Endorsed Employer for Women in October 2019 by meeting WORK180’s...
DEI in 2022 | Predicted trends and how to prepare
For anyone working in a role within the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) space, it will come as no surprise to hear that DEI in 2022 will be full of new challenges. What will they look like and how can you prepare for them? That’s exactly what we asked one of...
Experienced discrimination in the workplace?
CEO and Co-founder Gemma Lloyd spoke to the WORK180 team in our latest #Grow180 conference, about her personal experience with discrimination while working in the tech industry, and how that lead to the beginning of WORK180. Watch the video below to see what Gemma had...
How Cisco Meraki works its magic for women in leadership
“The ‘Meraki Magic’ is real!” For Sammy Brenner, as soon as she joined the team at Cisco Meraki, she knew her life was about to change. From her initial interview, where the people she met “were so real and genuine,” to the office tour which “wowed” her, the whole...
The little engineer that could, and the train that got her there!
As a young Sri Lankan immigrant woman, Nisha Thirumurugan is no stranger to challenges. From developing an award-nominated robotic hand to founding a start-up, all while working to pay her way through university, Nisha turned the obstacles she faced into opportunities...
8 Employee benefits trends that defined 2021
Improved parental leave, extended wellbeing benefits, new policies around menopause and domestic violence, as well as more flexible days for employees. These were the DEI trends we predicted for 2021. Were we right? Were we wrong? Were we surprised by something...
Best employee benefits: The policies truly making a difference
Several forces have shaped the way we’ve worked this last year, understanding the employee experience, the gender-wage gap, and the continued COVID-19 pandemic. It would be nice to believe that 2022 will bring even bigger strides towards raising organizational...