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Top 5 Australian companies with the best paid time off policies
Explore the Top 5 Australian employers recognized as WORK180 that showcase outstanding paid time off policies. Elevate your career and lifestyle seamlessly.
Top 5 Australian companies with the best flexible & remote working policies
Explore the top 5 Australian WORK180 Endorsed Employers with outstanding flexible and remote working policies – your ideal work-life balance starts here!
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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...
Czech out Petra’s amazing journey to success
Early in her career at Zinfra, Petra Sleglova made an error. She knew it was an error right away. But it was late in the day, and she had to wait the next day before she told her manager. We all know that feeling. She didn’t sleep. She was so worried about what she...
Walk the talk: 3 employers raising workplace standards in 2023
We all know the cliche of the new year's resolution that starts strong in January and fizzles out by February. However, the companies we're highlighting today are anything but a cliche - they're demonstrating an unwavering commitment to their employees that extends...
From tragedy to passion: Finding the right career support
Jennifer Heugh was only 21 years old when her life changed forever. In 2009, Jennifer’s younger brother – then just 18 years old – passed away suddenly. And even more devastating, the exact cause of his death was unclear (and still is to this day). It was shattering...
7 facts, fables & fabulous things about being a woman in mining & construction
Are you looking for a career that offers stability, hands-on work, and the chance to use your problem-solving skills? Have you considered the mining and construction industries? Sure, they've traditionally been male dominated, but more and more women are breaking...