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The story of the first Engineering Manager at Easy Agile
Autonomy. That’s the one-word response Maysa Safadi uses to sum up what is,...
“Change is a responsibility, not a burden”: Male allyship in the emergency services
“Rubbish.” That’s the first thing Michael “Mike” Wassing utters when we asked...
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Storytelling: making an impact as a F5 Sales Operations Analyst
Technology is a disruptive industry, constantly seeking to innovate and stay ahead of the curve – and it needs to react quickly to changes in consumer behavior. As a Sales Operation Analyst at F5, Megha Razdan talks us through her essential role, translating big data...
Debunking myths about careers in data centers: Q&A with AWS
Your first thought about working in a data center might be this: a cold dark room with blinking lights, and a bunch of tech heads. But Jennifer Sims, Senior Data Centre Operations Technician, Amazon Web Services (AWS), says it’s so much more than that. As...
Career progression & pivots: How a sidestep can be your step up
When it comes to career progression, your natural inclination might be to look for the next “step up”. But what about a step sideways? A lateral career move could, in fact, be the best step you take in your career. We spoke with Rachel Fong, Integration Lead at BHP,...
Feeling the parent guilt at work? Find support at IGO
During Carolyn Hartmann’s six years at IGO, she has enjoyed a successful and exciting career as an electrical engineer working on a range of projects – from ground-up developments to helping innovate greener technology. In 2018 Carolyn welcomed her first child and she...
A purpose-driven career: Helping patients lead better lives
If you’re a STEMM professional, what motivates you in your role? While professional ambition and job security can be strong motivating factors, for many in the field there are also the altruistic reasons that draw people in – such as knowing you’re making a...
Why Liberty Financial is the best choice for this working mother
Returning to work after her second child, Narelle thought she knew what she wanted – a job that could fit around her family’s needs. She hadn’t really given her own career growth much consideration; her priorities had shifted, and she thought she was fine with that....
Inclusive hiring: Three expert and easy-to-implement tips
Please note: The tips shared in this article were provided by WORK180 Co-Founder and CEO Gemma Lloyd for the Australian HR Institute, and first published in full on the HRM online.Three easy-to-implement tips for inclusive hiring Inclusive hiring is a critical...
Supporting you at work: The best employers in times of crisis
Women around the world have been deeply affected by COVID-19 much more so than men it seems. And it’s not just COVID, studies show that women are in more danger from the effects of climate change too. But even when natural and humanitarian disasters don’t directly...
Inclusive workplace cultures: How to tell if it’s the real deal
Diversity and inclusion have been spoken about for a while now. But while we’re finding some companies make real progress and drive change, others only pay lip service, and the lived experience of employees doesn’t match the company line. But let’s start with what...