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Why men are missing from gender equality efforts — and how to fix it
Meaningfully engaging men in workplace gender equality efforts can boost...
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How IGO has sponsored, supported, and seen to the success of this geology graduate
When Kate Woodall first traveled to Australia’s harsh north-west, she couldn’t have known she was about to discover something amazing. It wasn’t something in the earth so much as something within herself: this was the moment she knew she was a geologist. That she was...
Why is playing tennis like leadership in the energy sector?
In the January 2023, Netflix released the tense yet stunning documentary series, Break Point. The show offered a behind the scenes look at the lives of top tennis players as they travelled around the world playing in the biggest global tournaments. But what does this...
Why not you? BHP’s commitment to an inclusive hiring process
Some might not know it, but BHP, one of Australia’s most well-known and successful companies, is also striving to be one of its most diverse and inclusive. As such, anyone considering employment at the mining major should do so with full confidence that their...
Is it harder to succeed at work as a woman over 50? Not at these companies
Knowing can be uncomfortable.Knowing the difficulty women face in the workplace is uncomfortable.Knowing that this difficulty is often compounded as they age is… well it’s downright frustrating. Of course, men experience ageism as well, but here’s the big difference....
3 ways FIFO can be flexible (and where to find roles like this)
If you’re looking to work in, or are already working in, certain industry sectors, you will almost certainly have come across the concept of Fly-In-Fly-Out, often known as FIFO. These arrangements, used as a means of employment generally in far-flung and/or difficult...
The rewards of male allyship at Microsoft
Being an industry leader and one of the world’s most recognizable brands is easy. Said no-one. Ever! For major multinationals like Microsoft, keeping ahead of trends in hiring and retention, let alone core business operations, requires a deft touch and deep...
5 ways to keep gender bias out of your career journey
“In my previous jobs, I was often passed over for promotion. The roles went to men, who were less qualified. The gender bias was obvious, it wasn’t hidden. As the only woman in the team, I had to work twice as hard, the playing field certainly wasn’t even.”...
A round of a-paws for workplace flexibility
Attention animal lovers: did you know jobs involving working with animals aren’t limited to veterinary clinics or zoos? There are many avenues to apply your knowledge and skills in this highly engaging industry. When Rachael Bryant was returning to work seven years...
Southeastern Railway leads the way for women in the transport industry
A couple of years ago, a debate to determine whether there are more wheels or doors in the world rippled across the reaches of the internet. One of the prevailing theories was that because more things in the world have wheels than doors, wheels are more common in the...