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How to gain a competitive career edge using the ‘Golden Rule’
For one leader working in a fast-paced, technical industry, success isn’t just about solving engineering challenges. It’s about how you treat people.
Be bold: How to launch a sky-high career with Queensland Airports Limited
By making two pivotal career moves, Vidusha Ratnayake has had the career success most of us dream of. Find out how being bold can pay off professionally.
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What every parent ought to know about a career in mining
You might think being a single mother would hold your career back in a non-traditional industry such as mining. But you’d think wrong! Kate Bills is the General Manager – Sustainability, Marketing, and Communications for Sandvik. In her 12 years with the company,...
3 Ways to be the change you want to see
“I want a world for my daughters where they are seen as equal, where their diversity is welcomed, and they feel they belong.” Teeshal Bal moved to Australia from Malaysia more than 20 years ago and has since established an awe-inspiring career. With a background in...
7 Leadership tips for women in male-dominated fields
Are you passionate about providing value and opportunities to others? Do you have leadership aspirations for your career? Leadership is no easy feat, but it’s incredibly rewarding. At least, that’s what Ciara Doran believes. She’s General Manager Distribution for...
Why inclusion MUST be a strategic decision
More and more and more research shows that having more women in leadership roles has a positive impact on your bottom line. Boston Consulting Group showed similar impacts from other types of diversity – ethnicity, career background, and education. While it was once...
3 Ways BHP celebrates diversity and inclusion
There are so many creative and interesting ways workplaces are creating opportunities for people by celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). BHP is doing just that. By championing a variety of DEI initiatives, the company is promoting inclusiveness,...
Why I became a return employee to EY
“I found myself standing on the ferry at Circular Quay, staring at the EY building, wondering why I’d left. I started my EY job hunt that evening.” Thejani (TJ) De Silva had previously worked at EY in the Talent team before leaving to explore new opportunities within...
Who else wants to know if they’re good enough to work in tech?
Maybe you’re still deciding what it is you want to be “when you grow up”, and you’ve heard of all the jobs and earning potential in the tech sector. So, a small, quiet question whispers across your mind: “Am I good enough to succeed in tech?” Maybe you’re unfulfilled...
Key takeaways from our employer think tank: Closing the gender pay gap
To help even more organizations build and benefit from a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, this article details some of the key learnings from our recent EDGE (Employers Driving Gender Equity) think tank: Closing the gender pay gap. Part of ‘The Game...
How would your employer support you through breast cancer?
Imagine finding yourself living in a new country, on the other side of the world from your family, and then being faced with a life-changing diagnosis. What would you do? How would you find the support you need to face this challenge? Far from an uncomfortable...