Career stories, inspiration & guidance
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Beyond the pause: Navigating the return to work with Accenture
Returning to work after a career break can be daunting – but Carrie and Georgia share how dedicated programs can be your secret
9 Lessons in LGBTQIA+ leadership from Dan
More employers are advocating LGBTQIA+ inclusive policies, with leaders driving change from the front. Here are 7 ways to bring LGBTQIA+ inclusion to life.
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Physicists for the army? It’s possible with Dstl
Meet Eleanor May. She’s a trainee medical physicist and radiation protection support technician from the Radiation Sciences Group, whose family background is in the military. She never realized she would be able to combine her passion for science and dedication to the...
Cloud careers at Deloitte
Kinga Fil is a bit of an adrenaline junkie and used to do extreme sports like rock and mountain free climbing and parkour. Now she’s an avid rock climber, and enjoys road trips (when restrictions allow), hiking, and spending time in remote areas. Her ability to push...
Dancing to a career on cloud nine
Sowmya Krishna shares her admiration for her mother who showed her the ropes on what it means to be a parent while leading a successful career. Her mother has been her pillar of strength and now Sowmya returns the love and care by balancing carer responsibilities with...
Being your whole self at work with Alstom
Peta Hay always knew she was a bit different. Born Peter Hay, she had feminine features, curves and didn’t feel like she fit in. Peta had gender-reassignment surgery and is now a Trans Lesbian, but even that didn’t end her challenges. She didn’t think she would ever...
How to create your own personal ‘board of directors’ – EY
"I think it’s about layers of support that help women at Ernst & Young, Australia (“EY Australia”) grow. People who inspire and believe in you to build your voice and achieve your goals." Millie Hogben shares her mentorship journey at EY Australia. Millie has a...
Bridge to a bright energy future at Powerlink Queensland
"I can see that the years ahead in this industry are going to be fascinating and dynamic, and I’m keen to play my part to influence and shape the future," Jacqui Bridge on her new role as Executive General Manager Energy Futures with Powerlink Queensland. The resume...
Tips for returning to ‘work’ after kids
10 tips for returning to 'work' after parental leave As a mom of three, I’ve returned to ‘work’ on several occasions. Let’s get something straight before I go any further, going on parental leave does not mean you’re having a break from ‘work’ altogether. Being a...
What’s behind the badge? How WORK180 endorses employers
Our mission at WORK180 is to raise organizational standards so that all women can choose a workplace where they can thrive. As the Social Impact Lead for WORK180, it’s my job to work with the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Account Management team, and help our...
How Melbourne Water make job sharing work
Job sharing and thriving, two Senior Asset Practitioners are making this flexible option work for them. Job share arrangements, where responsibility for one full-time role is shared, can assist organizations like Melbourne Water to ensure the best available talent can...