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.
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Pride & Diversity in the Workplace: Supporting LGBTQI+ Employees
Discover how these employers are successfully celebrating Pride and diversity by welcoming all LGBTQI+ people to bring their whole selves to work.
How being proactive is the key to growth, success, & leadership
Jessica Hirst just needed someone to give her a shot at the role she wanted. Learn how she got her opportunity and made the most of her chance to shine.
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My Role at Home as a Male Ally
After sharing the ways in which they support women in the workplace, we asked a group of male allies to tell us how they continue this at home. After all, as a place many share with partners and children, the home plays a vital part in the progress of gender equality....
How to be a Male Ally in the Workplace
From the gender pay gap’s impact on families to the detrimental effect on the country's GDP, it’s increasingly clear that inequality is not just a ‘woman’s issue’. As such, more and more people are beginning to ask how they can become a male ally — especially in the...
First-Hand Advice for Male Allies in the Workplace
As a primary source of pay, position, and ultimately power, the workplace plays a vital part in achieving gender equality. But with the Workplace Gender Equality Agency reporting a clear disparity between men and women’s level of pay and position in the workplace,...
Male Allies in the Workplace: Meet the Male Allies Working for an Equal Australia
The workplace is where we can achieve pay, position, and power, which is why it’s such an important focus when trying to achieve gender equality. But with government reports revealing that women’s careers continue to be held back by biases and difficult workplace...
The Dads Dedicated to a Fairer Future
This Father’s Day we’re celebrating the dads who are dedicated to raising equality-minded children. In particular, we’re applauding the dads from WORK180 Endorsed Employers who are proudly breaking down workplace barriers and helping to build a world in which both...
Rebecca Brennan: Engineering & Maintenance Manager
Firstly, can you please tell us something about your background, such as study or previous jobs, which led you to Crown? I’ve been in the property industry for over 20 years, starting as a plumber and gas-fitter and eventually putting down the tools to enter...
17 Tips for Women in Utilities
Considering a career in utilities? WORK180 recently interviewed 17 women to find out what it’s really like working in this once male-dominated sector. We learnt all about the opportunities available and the positive impacts their work is having on their communities....
Moving for work opportunities and navigating pregnancy loss
After immigrating to Australia and leaving her family back at home, Anna Bhathal suffered a number of devastating pregnancy losses. Despite the transitions and challenges she has faced, she is upbeat, positive and excited about the future with her husband and...
Shaping the future and creating gender balance in trades
Pat Tierney is a strong advocate for women, saying, “It just makes sense. If you have a workforce with the same people, background and experiences then they’re all going to tackle problems from the same perspective. People with varied backgrounds might tackle a...