Career stories, inspiration & guidance
Whether you’re looking for inspiration for your own career, after first person perspectives from our Endorsed Employer employees, or seeking DEI knowledge and guidance, we’ve got it all right here on our blog. You can use our search bar if you’re after something specific or simply explore our featured articles below.
Featured articles
What does real work flexibility look like to you? (Hint: It’s probably not just about work hours)
Real work flexibility is more than just about remote work or flexible work hours – it’s the openness of your employer to support your needs.
4 Employers supporting neurodivergent women at work
Four Endorsed Employers have taken proactive steps to ease the burdens faced by neurodivergent women at work. Discover how they are fostering inclusion.
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When the universe has your back
We were excited to chat with Mia de Búrca from 99designs, where she works as a Senior Software Engineer. She was promoted into this position shortly after returning from parental leave. Mia is full of energy and drive, which is why balancing both a new job in the...
6 fun facts about WORK180 on our 6th birthday!
This year WORK180 is celebrating our 6th birthday! To kick off the celebrations, we thought we’d tell you a little bit about us… maybe some things you don’t already know. 1. We have 40 team members…. and we’re still growing! With employees from 8 cities across the US,...
Enjoying the story in numbers
Numbers tell a story. It’s a snapshot in time but can also paint a picture of the future. Lucy Young investigates and explores the numbers every day as the Head of Subscriptions Insight and Analytics at Telegraph Media Group (TMG). In our chat, Lucy shares her love of...
Seven important employee benefit trends for 2021
Great employee benefits are vital to attract, nurture, and retain a great workforce. But with policies that were considered progressive — like flexible working and enhanced parental pay — now seen as the norm, HR professionals may be left wondering what constitutes...
An ocean of opportunity
When we caught up with Donelle Butler, we were amazed by her career story; it almost sounded like something you would see on TV. She spent fifteen years in the navy where she would be at sea for extended periods of time, often in the Middle East, working on critical...
Women serving cyberspace
With a son in an elite travel baseball team, bullmastiffs that are nationally ranked in the dog show circuit, a history in the military, and a hugely successful career as the Cybersecurity Director for Discover Financial Services, Gina Wierema is a high achiever in...
Need a career change? Here’s 6 steps to make it happen
Are you ready for a career change? If so, you’re not alone. According to a London Business School study, half the UK workforce (47%) would like to move into a new career. And in the U.S. two-thirds of the women workforce think the same. But how do you turn this dream...
Careers, kids and confidence
When Jacey Wheelwright interviewed with QSuper she made the point that family comes first, and they responded they would be worried if that wasn’t her priority. They’ve lived up to her expectations, and she enjoys a great work life balance, raising a family while...
Crafting code for social impact
From smartwatches, to factory robots, to climate control in your home, everything has software behind it. We caught up with Valerie Barber-Axthelm, Senior Embedded Software Engineer and Product Development Consultant at Exa Product Development. Valerie is the smarts...