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What it means to be an ally to women in tech
Women are making steady advances in tech. But the fact remains – when it comes...
3 big questions women in IT need answered right now
As an organization, WORK180 exists to enable women to choose workplaces where...
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How to be an ally
Barakissa Gakou’s new puppy was playing at her feet while we were speaking, and she loves the fact that flexibility at TE Connectivity means she doesn’t need to leave him at home alone all day while he’s settling in. We spoke about TE’s commitment to diversity, Black...
A career sprint at Olympic Dam
Andrea Kean is a proud whadjuk noongar woman who has been taking leaps and bounds in her career since she joined BHP two years ago. With three children and a grandchild, flexibility has supported her strong ambitions to climb steeply. She talked about the fantastic...
Episode Ten: Mental health at work with Camille Wilson
From her own lived experience of severe mental health issues from a young age, Camille Wilson truly understands what mental health can impose onto an individual’s life. Camille has studied a Bachelor in Psychology at UNSW and is part of the postgraduate program at the...
Staying grounded and down to earth
Faye van Wyk has always had a dream to fly. Literally. When she is not working as a Senior Manager at EY, she is clocking up hours at the nearest regional flying center. Her love of planes and travelling has seen her career soar into global roles at EY — but...
Find yourself a career, not a job
When Julia Wraithmell is at home, time seems to stand still as she feeds her beautiful horses and plays fetch with her dogs. Often donning a pair of wellies and a baseball cap, she loves nothing more than relaxing in her countryside home with her animals. But when...
Saying yes to create a fulfilling career
Erin Gamble has never really planned her career, instead “just taking every opportunity that comes [her] way”. After more than a decade in the aviation industry, her attitude of saying yes to everything interesting has led her to join Splunk, a Software Company, as a...
CGI Careers: Having a hard drive to succeed
Carly Deason is a Senior Technical Consultant at CGI. Starting as a graduate, she quickly progressed in her roles and has now been with one of the world's leading IT and business consultancy firms for almost fifteen years. Carly developed a love for Information...
Why and how leading employers are recruiting ex-military personnel
With world-class training, diverse experience, and a highly desirable skill set under their belts, it’s no wonder leading employers are recruiting ex-military personnel — especially those with the belief that one should hire for character and train for skill. Today,...
Why and how leading employers are hiring ex-military personnel
With data such as that found by LinkedIn and Westpac revealing that defence personnel over-index on all of the top twelve skills Australia leaders look for in employers, it’s no wonder leading organizations are hiring ex-military personnel. To help more organisations...