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
Empowering Women in Tech: The Role of Graduate Programs in Australia
Discover a shining example of a program that not only attracts more women to Australia’s tech sector but also retains them, driving a brighter future for the sector.
How neurodiversity can be an advantage in your workplace
Find out why we should focus on the unique strengths neurodivergent thinking can bring to the workplace, and the employer already taking great strides.
More articles
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...
Leap of faith career moves that pay off – Schneider Electric
“Everything beautiful we create in life requires a leap of faith.” – Paul Budnitz Have you ever considered making a change in your life or work? How can you be sure if it’s the right decision? And what could your career and life look like if you took that leap of...
Why every day working at Woolworths is Dani’s ‘best day ever’
When Dani Blokland started her career at Woolworths Group, it was “only supposed to be a job to help pay for the year 11 ski trip!” but over 16 years later, she has no plans to leave. During that time, Dani has progressed from working in her local supermarket to the...
6 ways to develop women’s careers in tech
The professional options for women on the emoji keyboard used to only go as far as princess or bride, that is until 2016 when the Unicode Consortium finally included women (of all colors) as scientists, doctors, or engineers. When Apple first released its HealthKit...
Career progress in mining for women
In today’s work environment, women want to make sure they join a company where they will be given plenty of opportunities for career progression. It’s no longer acceptable for women to be sidelined while men advance, and research continues to show that career...
Career development programs that help women thrive
In both PWC’s Future of Work report and additional research done on what women want in the workplace, career development was cited as one of the top five benefits people look for from a workplace. Women (and all employees) want to know they will be able to grow,...