Career stories, inspiration & guidance
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From parental leave to dream job: How one woman made the successful leap!
If you ever worry that being pregnant or having young children might be a...
Flexible workplaces: 3 red flags to look out for (and 3 green signs you’re onto a winner!)
Following the recent directive from the NSW Premier, Chris Minns, to work...
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Pregnant and about to start a new job? What’s next?
Finding out you’re pregnant can often be a time of high emotions, but what if you were also in the middle of applying for your dream role? Should you tell the interview team the news or keep it to yourself? If you did let them know, would it harm your chances of...
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 Lauren Cranstoun to thank, at least in part. As a member of the team that struck the broadcast deal to take the game to as many people as possible around the country, Lauren is at the...
Career development for working parents, and paying it forward
Research still shows career opportunities for women returning to work after having a child are considerably lacking, compared to those of men It’s a difficult reality. But the working mother of two, Kanishka ‘Kani’ Perera, is side-stepping this challenge. How? By...
You don’t have to be in HR to help build an inclusive culture
How would you answer this question: What do you do? Would it sound something like this? “I’m just a manager at…” “I’m just working in transport and logistics…” “I’m just in a role that…” Just. Just. Just. ‘Just’ is a word that minimizes whatever follows. But when you...
Could thinking like a woman be the key to leadership in STEMM?
How many times have you heard the advice that for women to get ahead in the workplace they need to act more like men? But what if being more yourself was actually the secret to success? Alison Jordan, Head of Workplace Technology at CitiPower and Powercor, thinks so....
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,...
The disconnect between diversity recruitment goals and the actions of the management team
Despite their best intentions, teams are failing to achieve their diversity hiring goals. While many complexities feed into this issue, there’s a common cause of failure occurring across companies: The disconnect between diversity recruitment goals and the actions of...
4 families share the flexible work options they need (and where they get them)
When it comes to work-life balance, flexibility is a key factor. When it comes to feeling supported mentally, and physically, flexibility is a key factor. And when it comes to being able to bring your best (and whole) self to work — yup, you guessed it — flexibility...
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...