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
NAIDOC Week 2024: Becoming a culturally safe organization for Indigenous Peoples
From basic and small acts to wide impact initiatives, leading companies understand -both morally and economically- the importance of reconciliation for the First Nations Peoples, and are taking concrete actions.
Express leadership – a journey to career fulfillment
Twenty years into her career with American Express, Natasha Dear hasn’t stopped learning about leadership and developing her skills.
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5 ways to support physical, mental & social wellbeing at work
It is the responsibility of any organization to implement processes that prevent work-related injuries, incidents, and diseases. But according to the World Health Organization (WHO) our health is about more than just the absence of disease or infirmity. “Health is a...
How to be an authentic and successful leader at Freightliner
Do you ever feel as though your work persona and your life persona are worlds apart? Louise Ward, Safety and Sustainability Director at Freightliner, credits being her true self at work as one of the secrets to her success. In a fast-paced, high-hazard – and often...
Careers in technology: Unifying people and technology
When you’re building a career in technology, the success of your product hinges on keeping one critical group front of mind: your customers! “We’re customer-obsessed,” says Tatjana Pandurevic, Enterprise Sales Manager for Amazon Web Services (AWS). “We have a single...
A quick & easy guide to workplace peer support programs
Depression is among one of the leading causes of disability worldwide affecting approximately 280 million people around the globe. Let that number sink in for a bit... 280 million people. Considering all the stars visible in all directions around Earth, the most...
5 ways Okta supports women in STEMM
For women in STEMM, choosing the right organization to support your career development is one of the most important decisions you can make. The best organizations nurture a culture of support for women by addressing employment barriers and challenging gender...
Travel, culture & other perks of working in a global company
One of the perks of working in a global company is that you get to interact with people from different regions. And sometimes even, travel! Lily Bridgwood has first-hand experience with this, having lived and worked around the world in New York, Shanghai, Edinburgh,...
Storytelling in STEMM: Women engineers, Disney fairytales & Alstom
Can changing the narrative (finally) give women a voice in STEMM? Based on our recent conversation with Yvette Griggs, Senior Signalling Engineer for Alstom, we think – yes! Growing up in regional Queensland, Yvette has worked in various engineering fields in mining,...
Women in tech: The power of support, mentors and community
If you’re focused on developing your career, honing your technical and job-related skills is a fantastic way to progress. But, even if you’re excelling in your role, you might find yourself struggling to take the next step or move up the ladder, especially as a woman...
10 reasons to launch your tech career at Rheinmetall
Carlie Strawbridge has worked at Rheinmetall for five years and during that time she has seen her career take off in a whole new direction. Now, as a Manager of Electronic Solutions, based in Adelaide, she leads a highly technical engineering and training management...