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The cutting edge of engineering in a values-driven organization
Angie Zahra has been working for Stanwell Corporation for almost 30 years, and jokes, “I say I grew up at Stanwell. I was a graduate and not quite 22 when I joined. The biggest thing I saw when I came to Stanwell was that it was a really different workplace.” She is...
How to attract Women to Cyber Security
A diverse and inclusive workforce is a key feature of any successful organization. In industries encountering stereotyping – like Cyber Security and many other technical fields – attracting diverse candidates can be challenging. But you know that sometimes the best...
A seamless marriage of motherhood and work
"Nicola Cole’s life-long goal has always been to be a mother. In Vaultex, where she works as a Cash Processor, she’s found a workplace that supports that ambition. She explains how. All Nicola ever wanted was to be a mum, she says smiling. “That was my ambition in...
Ambition and career success through self-doubt
Carla Devine joined ITW because she wanted a job close to home to care for her young son. She admits it wasn’t a perfect match initially and she had her doubts, but she decided to give it a good go. Over the last 13 years she has worked across various divisions,...
What is the future of Cyber Security?
Cyber Security is an ever-evolving industry, as technology changes so quickly and international hackers get ever more devious! The future is exciting and full of opportunities as Cyber Security is likely to become embedded in every industry. We asked 16 women working...
How to keep your computer secure from hackers
We already live in a digital world, and COVID-19 has turned many kitchen tables into offices. The proliferation of apps, increased online interaction and ‘things we log into’ (that’s the technical term) we need more passwords, more security and to be more diligent...
Writing your own career story in finance
Camila Penna started out as an intern at J.P. Morgan and is now running a few different teams in the investment bank’s equities sales division with people located in eight different countries. She shares the importance of being vocal about your career aspirations, her...
How to make the executive leadership team in your 20s
Molly Barton’s first introduction to Reward Gateway was on a work experience placement 10 years ago. She’s now Global Director of Retail for the employee engagement business, with a seat at the leadership team – and she hasn’t turned 30 yet. She shares her inspiring...
Episode One: Naomi Simson on Passion, Purpose and Rebooting Australia
Naomi Simson founded Red Balloon in 2001 and it’s now the third largest experience marketplace of its type in the world. She was on four seasons of Channel 10’s Shark Tank and is a passionate supporter of female founders. We talk about supporting local business to...