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.
Featured articles
Myth or fact? Unlocking careers in tech & customer service
What comes to mind if someone asks you to consider a career in customer service or technology? Sarah and Megan unpack a few common myths about both.
One leader’s watershed career moments in water management
What defining moments have shaped your career? GM Denisha shares her experiences achieving professional success as an Executive, lawyer, and working parent.
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See a need, fill a need: The mental health services they needed
"See a need, fill a need." This is the catchy tag line for BigWeld industries – the fictional technology company from the 2005 children’s movie “Robots”. Movie reviews aren’t really our thing here at WORK180, but when we heard the story we’re about to share with you,...
Feeling burnt-out? Will company support programs really help?
From gym memberships to yoga classes, flexible working, and coffee-pod machines, ensuring employee happiness is now a top priority. But what about if you’re facing something a little more serious? Illness, an accident at work, a personal crisis, or workplace...
What it means to be an ally to women in tech
Women are making steady advances in tech. But the fact remains – when it comes to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), there’s still work to be done! So, how are companies in the industry moving the needle? They’re making DEI a business imperative and encouraging...
3 big questions women in IT need answered right now
As an organization, WORK180 exists to enable women to choose workplaces where they can thrive. The core of our advocacy is creating spaces for women to share their lived experiences to enable action and inspire those around them; that’s why we recently hosted a Women...
How to go from 0 experience to a career you’ll love
Over the past few years, major events around the world have prompted deep reflection. It has led many of us to ask what makes a fulfilling career? The ‘Great Resignation’ shows us that on a mass scale, people everywhere are acting upon their reflections and changing...
Meet Eleni Pampidi at Bain & Company
Meet Claire Grego at Bain & Company
Why start an ERG? And is it really worth the trouble?
If you're reading this, there's a good chance you're thinking about starting an Employee Resource Group (ERG). And that's fantastic! Or is it? If you've read a bit about what an Employee Resource Group is, and the benefits of having them, you'll know the basic...
“I feel like I crash-coursed adulthood” – Finding purpose at work
Whether you are in pursuit of a sense of personal purpose or career achievement Alex Holderness, Head of Publishing at Finder, has a story for you. In leading Finder’s publishing team in Australia, Alex’s favorite part of her role is working with a group of talented,...