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From vacation student to GM: A golden career, 20 years in the making
Not many people have spent two decades with the same company, let alone grown from student engineers to senior leaders. Discover Sara’s incredible story.
Every drop counts: Sydney Water’s journey toward inclusive excellence
Sydney Water knows belonging is key to a thriving workplace. Discover how their DEI Ecosystem enables every employee feels valued, respected, and connected.
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The woman busting the ceilings of the real estate industry
Real estate agents are always happy to point out the dramatic touch vaulted ceilings add to a living room, or the cozy feel a ceiling with exposed beams adds to a space, or don’t forget the touch of elegance crown moldings add to the ceiling. But they leave off the...
Future proofing your career: upskilling trends of 2023
Welcome to the era of rapid technological advancements, where it seems like every day brings a new innovation that changes the way we work. As the job market becomes increasingly competitive, it's more important than ever to future-proof your career by staying...
Top outstanding mentorship programs: A look inside top companies
How many times have you found yourself inspired by Oprah Winfrey? Have you ever found yourself wondering what or who inspired her? Well, maybe you’ve never thought about it, but in case you’re about to click away and Google it, don’t because we’ve got the answer for...
1 woman’s journey to steer the auto industry towards inclusion
As we all know, combustion engines work on a spark, an explosion and action. For someone who works with engines every day, it’s probably just as well that Maddison Harvey (Madi) is in touch with these dynamics. In fact, spending a bit of time with Madi left us with...
Five not-so-common (but oh-so-useful) career tips for women in STEMM
Gender pay gaps. Unconscious gender bias. Conscious gender discrimination for that matter. Issues like these can make pursuing a career in STEMM almost too disheartening for women. But it’s not all doom and gloom. The good news is that, as more organizations...
Want top-notch career development opportunities? Try mining!
What’s the first thing you think of when you think about mining? Dirt? Ore? Unbelievably large machines? If career development didn’t first cross your mind, we don’t blame you – it doesn’t for most people outside the industry. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll...
5 Key factors for DEI success (tried, tested, and proven by experts)
While efforts to drive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have increased globally, the World Economic Forum has flagged a concerning rise of diversity fatigue (especially among those driving it). This is understandable. Breaking down barriers and building fair and...
What is a Chief Technologist (and how do you become one?)
When Karen Trezise was a little girl, she was obsessed with aeroplanes. As a high schooler, she got her pilot’s licence before she could drive a car and was the only girl in her woodwork and metalwork classes. Now, as Chief Technologist for Babcock Australasia, Karen...
The myths and realities of being a woman in STEMM
Women aren’t as good at math as men. WRONG! There is no evidence to suggest that men are better at math and science than women. In fact, studies have shown that girls perform just as well as boys in math and science in early education. Women aren’t as interested in...