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Introducing the New WORK180 Employer Profile
We're excited to announce an update to the employer profile pages on WORK180!...
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.
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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...
Does your work have more impact and meaning than you know?
When was the last time you really thought about your impact on people? Not customers. Not end users. Real people. Sometimes, we can be so focused on our productivity and performance that we forget just how much we affect others, whether it be our colleagues or the...
What it’s like to work in insurance: A woman’s perspective
What do politicians, car mechanics, and lawyers have in common? They all play necessary roles in our lives, yet many feature highly in lists of most hated professions. Also occasionally appearing on that list are insurance jobs, though not quite as highly as the first...
Don’t think a career in coal mining is for you? Think again!
When Leonie Newton, Supervisor – Production at Whitehaven Coal, was still at high school she never thought she’d “end up in coal mining.” But now, eight years into a successful career, she “loves it!” and encourages others to consider a role in the industry too....
How you can find belonging in STEMM (no lab coat required)
It all started with ice cream. A joke about ice cream, actually. Indra Tomic recalls: “My husband and I had just relocated to Melbourne for his work, and it turned out his company was literally just around the corner from CSIRO. He worked for a company that...
5 return to work programs welcoming you back to work in 2023
Returning to work after an extended career break is just like riding a bike. Except the bike is on fire. You are on fire. And everything is on fire. It’s a funny meme we’ve seen used in varied forms all over the internet. But sadly, for many people, it can be one...
Rolling with life’s bumps, detours, and side streets: Your most underrated skill
“Sometimes, you need to not plan your future down to the smallest detail.” This is not the tip most people expect to hear. But perhaps it’s the one we need to hear most right now. In a world where career paths are determined as early as ninth grade and every block of...
The 7 deadly biases of inclusive hiring (and how to avoid them)
We’re sure you don’t need anyone to tell you that things like ‘lust’ and ‘wrath’ aren’t things you want in your hiring process. However, just as human nature can be easily tempted by these deadly sins, it can also be inclined towards some pretty awful unconscious...