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How one energy leader’s disclosure efforts are leading the way for inclusion
Discover how SSE’s strategic approach to disclosure drives inclusivity, tackles barriers and promotes a fairer, more transparent workplace for all.
All aboard for positive change: How CEO Angie Doll is leading a new railway era
Discover Angie Doll’s journey as CEO of Govia Thameslink, leading change in rail and inspiring women in male-dominated industries.
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Supercharging a career in energy: 5 Lessons in leadership at Zinfra
Throughout an impressive 30-year career history at Zinfra (and its various entities), Lisa Lett has tread her own path in electricity and gas infrastructure, and gained unique leadership insights in what is typically a male-dominated industry. Throughout her tenure in...
How a step down the career ladder can help you rise to the top
When Carol Lee left school, like so many people, she had no idea what she wanted to be. She’d been a swimming teacher and lifesaving coach during school and university, studying Law at Aberdeen. However, even by the end of her degree she wasn’t sure the law was for...
The pathway to leadership at Transurban
Transurban offers lots of opportunities to grow, learn and build your career, and Jessica Georgeski has done it all while also raising a family. She’s had a great career so far and isn’t planning on stopping anytime soon. Now she is the WestConnex Commercial and...
Looking to maximize your tech internship? Ask these 5 questions
In today’s competitive job market, exceptional employers are looking for exceptional people. Extracurricular activities, academic achievement, hobbies and professional experience can all make your application stand out. But what happens when you don’t have any...
The new WORK180 website: A message from our CEOs
It’s been devastating to see the events of 2020/21 play out across the globe. Among all the other heartache, the pandemic has posed a major setback for gender equity in the workplace. At WORK180, we’ve used this time to double down on our own focus and ensure that...
Surviving parenting, the pandemic, and burnout
My experience As a working mom in Australia, I’ve been juggling working full time and remote schooling three children for the better part of 18 months — through the global pandemic. To be honest, at first, I thought how hard can this be? I’m an organized person who...
Going fully-flex on a mine site – OZ Minerals
Amy Wilson is passionate about communicating through storytelling. With over ten years at OZ Minerals she’s progressed from an entry-level administration role to Site Communications Lead at Prominent Hill and was a part of introducing whole-site work flexibility in a...
Top transferable skills in STEMM
We spoke to 66 women in a variety of STEMM roles from around the world to ask the question ‘what is the most valuable skill you’ve brought from your previous position to your role in STEMM?’. Communication skills were overwhelmingly rated as the most valuable...
The surprise benefits of an engineering career with Evolution Mining
When we think of a career in mining, we might go straight to stereotypes, but Evolution is determined to shake things. They have women at all levels throughout the organization, interesting projects, and are committed to increasing their team's number of skilled...