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Meet Claire Grego at Bain & Company
Why start an ERG? And is it really worth the trouble?
If you're reading this, there's a good chance you're thinking about starting an Employee Resource Group (ERG). And that's fantastic! Or is it? If you've read a bit about what an Employee Resource Group is, and the benefits of having them, you'll know the basic...
“I feel like I crash-coursed adulthood” – Finding purpose at work
Whether you are in pursuit of a sense of personal purpose or career achievement Alex Holderness, Head of Publishing at Finder, has a story for you. In leading Finder’s publishing team in Australia, Alex’s favorite part of her role is working with a group of talented,...
Women in IT: What it looks like when you overcome gender bias
Women have made incredible leaps and bounds in STEMM and other male-dominated industries, but one age-old challenge is still at the forefront: overcoming gender bias. Parisa Safari Nejad is familiar with this challenge, and she’s tackled it head on, building a...
Growing a leadership career in environmental sustainability
In mid-2021, Fiona Taukulis was called into her manager’s office. She was aware things at Stantec were changing, and that the industry she worked in was rapidly changing and accelerating. New acquisitions and expansion were also underway at Stantec. Her boss told her...
4 Tips for women entering the IT industry without a degree
If your career goal is to enter the IT industry, but you don’t have a degree, it could be a lot easier than you think. We spoke with Cherie Hunt, about her non-traditional route into the industry, moving from hospitality, into her current role as Senior Project...
Quiz: which flexible working arrangement best suits you?
There’s so much content out there that tells employers about the benefits of letting their employees work flexibly. This article won’t be doing that. There are so many articles out there that talk about how the pandemic has changed the minds of employers on the...
How women can enter the mining industry without mining experience
Does strong remuneration, challenging work, interesting training, travel opportunities, and working with advanced technology appeal to you? A career in mining could be right up your alley! No mining experience? No problem. Transferable skills, personal attributes,...
The power of women inspiring women in leadership
For many women, having other women as role models can give you the inspiration, drive, and support to achieve success in your career. Hana Shiraz, for one, is a big advocate! She believes in women’s ability to support and positively influence company culture and...