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What it’s really like as a woman in tech — and how it makes you a better leader
Shivangi Singal shares what it’s really like to be a woman in the tech industry and how gender equity is building stronger, more successful teams.
Australian employers: What happens if you don’t hit your WGEA gender equality targets?
The stakes are rising and the clock is ticking for Australian companies with...
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How to support people to bring their whole self to work
Plenty of companies talk about ‘bringing your whole self to work’, but what does it actually mean? It’s often seen as encouraging people to show up fully and authentically, and not having to present such a ‘corporate’ identity. But it can also mean being open and...
How support for women facing Domestic and Family Violence is saving lives
1 in 6 women in Australia, 1 in 4 women in the USA, and 1 in 4 women in the UK have experienced physical or sexual violence by a current or former partner. It is the leading cause of homelessness, as women and children fleeing abuse often have nowhere safe to go. It’s...
Graduates Excelling at Newcrest
Mining might not be the first industry to spring to mind when you think of inclusive, female-friendly work environments, but Newcrest Mining is committed to achieving this. They are on a journey where inclusion and psychological safety are central to the culture they...
5 ways to support physical, mental & social wellbeing at work
It is the responsibility of any organization to implement processes that prevent work-related injuries, incidents, and diseases. But according to the World Health Organization (WHO) our health is about more than just the absence of disease or infirmity. “Health is a...
A quick & easy guide to workplace peer support programs
Depression is among one of the leading causes of disability worldwide affecting approximately 280 million people around the globe. Let that number sink in for a bit... 280 million people. Considering all the stars visible in all directions around Earth, the most...
Storytelling in STEMM: Women engineers, Disney fairytales & Alstom
Can changing the narrative (finally) give women a voice in STEMM? Based on our recent conversation with Yvette Griggs, Senior Signalling Engineer for Alstom, we think – yes! Growing up in regional Queensland, Yvette has worked in various engineering fields in mining,...
How to be an authentic and successful leader at Freightliner
Do you ever feel as though your work persona and your life persona are worlds apart? Louise Ward, Safety and Sustainability Director at Freightliner, credits being her true self at work as one of the secrets to her success. In a fast-paced, high-hazard – and often...
Women in tech: The power of support, mentors and community
If you’re focused on developing your career, honing your technical and job-related skills is a fantastic way to progress. But, even if you’re excelling in your role, you might find yourself struggling to take the next step or move up the ladder, especially as a woman...
Careers in technology: Unifying people and technology
When you’re building a career in technology, the success of your product hinges on keeping one critical group front of mind: your customers! “We’re customer-obsessed,” says Tatjana Pandurevic, Enterprise Sales Manager for Amazon Web Services (AWS). “We have a single...