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Australia’s top 101 workplaces for women
Scored across 10 standards, including hiring practices, parental leave & flexible working, these are the pacesetting workplaces you want to work with in 2024.
All aboard for positive change: How CEO Angie Doll is leading a new railway era
Discover Angie Doll’s journey as CEO of Govia Thameslink, leading change in rail and inspiring women in male-dominated industries.
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5 ways to tell if a company is inclusive — just by their job ad
The impact of workplace stress on our mental health is well documented, but what struck us recently while reading an article about the 43 most stressful life events is that 10 of them are in some way connected with our working lives. And as many of us know from...
“In this moment, I knew I had found the workplace for me!”
One of Accenture’s core values is ‘Respect for the Individual’, where differences are celebrated, and employees are actively encouraged to share their unique perspectives. Shelley Godden, Security Delivery Senior Manager, sees promoting individuality is vital for...
Is your hiring process inclusive? Are you sure?
Let us begin by clarifying: The question in the headline isn’t ‘do you hire diverse talent?’ It’s ‘is your hiring process inclusive?’ There’s a big difference. What is an inclusive hiring process? An inclusive hiring or recruitment process not only recognizes the...
The secret to a career trajectory that hits the mark
Knowing how to properly load, aim, and fire a bow and arrow will make the difference between a whiffed shot and a bullseye. Similarly, knowing how to properly reflect, plan, and execute your goals will make all the difference to your career trajectory too. We spoke...
How to recession-proof your diversity strategy
Most leadership teams are aware of the benefits of creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. But they also know that a global recession is likely to hit and hiring freezes are coming. If a hiring freeze is causing your company to feel helpless when it...
Alcoa ‘changed my life’: how loyalty paid off for one single mom
As a young single mother who hadn’t finished high school, Susan White joined Alcoa as an ‘admin temp’, (and worked a second job bartending in the evening) to “buckle down” and provide a home for her two children. Further education was the last thing on her mind. She...
The first woman in sales at Nufarm Australia to return part-time
If you’re growing your family, paid parental leave can be a great form of workplace support. But when these payments end and the time comes to return to work, a whole new set of challenges arises. Flexible work arrangements and a supportive company culture can make...
Grads: Are you still seeking the secret to a thriving tech career?
Are you interested in working on one of the largest infrastructure projects in Australia? Do you want to begin your career with a company that boasts plentiful development opportunities? Are you hoping to find somewhere with flexibility, and a collaborative...
Is the Services Manager the most important job in construction?
If you live or work in a multi-occupancy building, there’s a good chance you owe a lot to the work of the Services Manager. Rebecca Wood, Senior Services Manager at Multiplex, talks us through what her job entails. Think about the building you’re in now. Do the...