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Listen to Gemma Lloyd on the Fireside Whispers podcast
Listen to Gemma Lloyd, Co-founder and CEO of WORK180, on the thought-provoking...
Which endorsed employer turned her Ironman goals into reality?
Samantha is a passionate triathlete, who’s also dedicated to her career. When you have a demanding range of focuses, how do you find the right balance?
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17 tips for young women interested in a career in STEMM
Self-driving Car Mechanic, Telesurgeon, Commercial Space Pilot, Chronocurrency Broker. These are just some of the likely new STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine) jobs the next generation will be searching in 2050. But who will be doing...
Out of the tech trenches to an inclusive culture – AWS
As the newly appointed Strategic Initiatives Lead of ANZ for Amazon Web Services (AWS), Toni Knowlson describes Amazon as the happiest place on earth for her. We talked about why she gives them such a glowing review, the unexpectedly inclusive culture in a tech giant....
35+ Initiatives encouraging more young women into STEMM
We all remember those brightly lit and color-coded aisles at the toy store. The pink one with all the stacks of dolls and princesses for girls. While the blue aisle was for boys, and featured trucks and superheroes. Just innocent branding for kids' toys, right? Wrong....
Black Women’s Equal Pay Day 2021
One year’s salary. 20 months of work. Few people could work for free, Monday to Friday, for over eight months of the year. So it may surprise you to learn that women across America have essentially been doing just that, but not through choice. About Black Women’s...
4 ingredients CGI uses to create the perfect workplace
The difference between a good Indian dish and a perfect Indian dish is the balance of ingredients, taking into consideration their flavor, color, and texture. Jesline Justine loves cooking Indian food and understands the effort it takes to find this balance. Finding...
Running life and work on a full tank – Lloyds Banking Group
Charlotte Lloyd and Amy Saha love running — school runs and running a successful career. But the marathon type? That would be Charlotte who is a fitness fanatic. On the other hand, Amy is the creative who spends a lot of time on Pinterest searching for the latest...
Finding joy in the jigsaws of people – Cisco
Finding the right person for the right role can be a bit like a jigsaw as practitioners seek to support people to find the right fit. We spoke to Stephanie Norris, Talent Acquisition Manager at Cisco Australia and New Zealand, who shares her background, what it’s like...
Finding joy in the jigsaws of people – Cisco
Finding the right person for the right role can be a bit like a jigsaw as practitioners seek to support people to find the right fit. We spoke to Stephanie Norris, Talent Acquisition Manager at Cisco Australia and New Zealand, who shares her background, what it’s like...
7 tips for women entering the workforce
Entering the workforce for the first time can be daunting. What can you do to prepare? Here are seven tips that will have you heading into your new career with confidence. 1. Build your personal brand Why does your personal brand matter? Your personal brand is simply...