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Top 5 Australian companies for leadership diversity
Explore the Top 5 WORK180 Endorsed Australian employers excelling in diverse leadership, offering an environment where all talents thrive.
Meet the employers setting a new standard for First Nations inclusion
How do we honour the past while building a better future? What bridges do we...
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6 ambitious women and the workplaces supporting them
The women we spoke to in this article know a thing or two about the challenges and objections some people can put in the way of an ambitious woman. They also know the exact distance they had to go (to paraphrase Michele Ruiz) ‘to not hear those objections anymore’. ...
Does a career as a ‘tradie’ spark your interest?
If you want to gain on-the-job skills, have a career with a significant salary, and avoid spending years at university, a trade role would be ideal for you. Michelle Mullins has ‘been there, done that’ and offers some useful insights. “School and university are big...
4 Benefits of working in a start-up (for new parents!)
For new parents, making the move from a traditional role in the corporate sector to a start-up might seem risky. But working mom, Aileen Reilly, shares a few considerations that might change your perspective. “I started my career as a management consultant,” said...
3 steps to close the gender pay gap (tested by leading employers)
Let’s get one thing clear first: The gender pay gap isn’t about women earning less than ‘the bloke sitting next them’. Like-for-like gaps exist, yes. But for the most part, it’s illegal to pay employees drastically different amounts for the same value of work. But...
11 companies with great career development programs
What do you look for when searching for a job? Salary? Flexible working arrangements? Company culture? While these things are definitely important, if you’re looking to really set up your career and not just grind away at any old job, set your sights on a company that...
Invisible disabilities at work: A story to challenge perceptions
“In life, there are many different paths for you to choose. Although it can be difficult, the path less travelled can make all the difference.” Wise words from Kashveera “Kash” Chanderjith, and all they’re more powerful when you consider it’s Kash’s job to assess...
A day in the life of a Graduate Electrical Engineer
Considering a career in electrical engineering? We spoke with Montana Dawson about what it takes to enter the field and her role as a Graduate Electrical Engineer at Stanwell. In her role, she’s responsible for designing and fixing issues with electrical equipment,...
The Science of Career Success
Career success and achievement can mean something different to everyone. But there are a few essential “ingredients” that stand out. What are they? We spoke with scientist Karine Enesa, Director of Cell Line Development Platform at Abcam to find out. Karine began...
You: Interesting part-time roles don’t exist. WORK180: Wrong!
Stacey Quilton took a two-year career break when she had children. Ready to return to the workforce, there were scant interesting, part-time roles around that would benefit from her experience, challenge her professionally, and still allow her to spend time with her...