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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Turning resistance into persistence to achieve the ‘impossible’
Challenges are a part of life, but mindset matters. Discover how Gloria Jazdan moved halfway around the world to achieve her education and career goals.
NAIDOC Week 2024: Becoming a culturally safe organization for Indigenous Peoples
From basic and small acts to wide impact initiatives, leading companies understand -both morally and economically- the importance of reconciliation for the First Nations Peoples, and are taking concrete actions.
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WORK180’s International Women’s Day Summit 2023 wrap-up
It was a day of thought-provoking discussion and open conversations backdropped by the stunning Melbourne city-skyline as we launched our first International Women’s Day Summit earlier this week. While every day is International Women’s Day for us here at WORK180,...
Part-time work, full-time success: The pros of job-sharing
Over the past two years, we’ve witnessed a surge in the number of people searching for jobs that include remote work flexibility. So, it’s no wonder more companies are embracing this change to attract and retain the best people. While job-sharing isn’t ‘new’, it’s...
Changing careers (and lives) in Talent Development
What’s it like to change someone’s life by helping them find the right career path? We asked Tavanesha Shepard, Manager, Talent Development at Aflac (and certified executive and leadership coach), to give us a glimpse into what her role is like and what her work means...
A template for modern mothers to succeed in corporate careers
Too often the phrases ‘corporate career’ and ‘young children’ are like oil and water; they just don’t mix well. But, for Liesl Malcolm and Pitcher Partners Melbourne, the reality is, thankfully, very much against this norm. As a young mother and Partner at this...
Women leading the way: Inspiring stories of inclusive leadership
Despite the growing awareness of the importance of diversity in leadership, women still hold only 8.8% of leadership positions at Fortune 500 companies as of 2022. While progress has been made, the challenges keeping women from leadership positions are many, including...
The champion who’s leading change for women in banking
When you think of banking, images of Mr Banks from Mary Poppins and the stodgy environment he worked in may spring to mind. A dynamic and passionate advocate for change might be the last thing you’d expect to encounter. Well, Kym Downie will dispel all those...
Stuck in your career? The rewards of trying something new
“I took a chance on a job in my current industry while I was figuring things out. Turned out I really enjoyed working in the industry. And the rest is history.” Not everyone can say the same thing about their careers. But for Jasmin Perry – a Customer Success Manager...
Indigenous empowerment at work: Beyond the buzzwords
Diversity, equity, inclusion. By now, you’ve probably heard almost every company promote these values. But if you belong in an underrepresented group of any kind, these values aren’t just nice-to-have perks – they’re a necessity to building a productive, rewarding,...
Meet Vicki: “At Thales, we don’t do ordinary things!”
“At Thales, we don't do ordinary things!” Vicki Emmerson tells us this with gusto as she speaks with us about her role as Thales’ Asia-Pacific Talent Acquisition Vice President. “There are not many people who can walk into work and see the Bushmaster in the morning...