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Career development for working parents, and paying it forward
Research still shows career opportunities for women returning to work after...
See a need, fill a need: The mental health services they needed
"See a need, fill a need." This is the catchy tag line for BigWeld industries...
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That’s a wrap on Season Two!
Equality Talks Season Two has been absolutely amazing to be part of and I cannot believe the caliber of women that I've had the chance to speak to. I have learnt so much from the wonderful women this season. The theme that really came to me when I was reflecting on...
Engineering an international career in construction
Frances Badelow started her career with Mott MacDonald in 1990 as a graduate in the UK. Now, 30 years later, she’s the General Manager of Australia, and she’s had a lifetime of adventures in between! Catching the Travel Bug Frances worked with Mott MacDonald for eight...
Bonus Episode: The superannuation gender gap with Sangeeta Venkatesan
Sangeeta Venkatesan took her 25 years of banking and financial experience and founded FairVine Super, where they want to empower women to take control of their finances and future. Her impressive career background spans countries, industries and major institutions,...
Big careers and motherhood
You might not expect the Chief Risk Officer of QSuper to be a risk-taker herself, but Anne Finney’s motto is to always take a chance – you never know what might come from it! She spoke with us about the chances she’s taken, having a big career as a single mother, and...
Why Women won’t miss 2020 | WORK180
Why Women Won’t Miss 2020 A break-up poem by Sophie Main. 2020 has been a difficult year for everyone, but the data is clear: women are bearing the brunt of the economic and social impact of COVID-19. For example, McKinsey reports tell us that women make up 39 percent...
Going all aboard a career change
With a decade long career at Southeastern Railway, Rebecca Smith has spent the majority of her time as a train driver. A role which was almost a spontaneous decision after seeing a vacancy while working on the platform. It’s a decision she is proud of, and she smiles...
When kicking glass is pretty sweet
Just about everybody knows a Candy Crush-playing human. That’s because Candy Crush Saga and its variants are some of the most popular mobile games in the world. The sweet sounds and visuals conjure nostalgia and are loved by millions across the globe, spanning all...
Life and work lessons from lockdown
COVID-19 didn’t arrive with instructions. So while it’s all too easy to focus on our failings, it’s important for everyone to recognize how much we’ve accomplished this year — even if that accomplishment is simply making it through a pandemic. It’s also important we...
New mum in lockdown: Life lessons and silver linings
Like many new mums this year, Rebecca King has only ever known parenthood during a pandemic. But while 2020 has presented pressures no one could have prepared for, this dedicated mother and Melbourne Water employee has managed to find several silver linings during...