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
Charting new courses for women in port operations
Holly Kunzer is thriving in a technical role at Hutchison Ports UK, proving women belong in port operations. Discover her journey and what’s possible.
Leading with equity at Gold Fields
How Craig Bradshaw’s bold leadership created a 50% female leadership team and reshaped inclusion at Gold Fields.
Search stories
More articles
Breaking the bias: Why we need to talk about the value of part-time workers
Part-time work is often framed as a compromise—a concession made by women seeking flexibility in a workforce that still treats full-time presence as the gold standard. Despite the growing demand for flexible roles, biases persist. Part-time professionals are...
How to be an authentic ally in the workplace this Pride month
Endorsed Employers: Accenture | CityFibre | Ericsson | NetApp | Powerlink | Stantec As Pride month arrives, organisations worldwide display rainbow flags and share messages of support for LGBTQIA+ communities. While these gestures matter, true allyship extends far...
Pride Month 2025: How to find a workplace with a true culture of allyship
Endorsed Employers: Accenture | CityFibre | Ericsson | NetApp | Powerlink | Stantec The workplace significance of allyship has never been more critical. Research consistently shows that when employees feel safe to be themselves, they experience improved well-being,...
5 guaranteed ways to develop a career you can stand behind
Are you motivated to have a meaningful career, grounded in purpose and connection with community? If so, there’s one sector you may not have considered: land development and renewable energy. Growing up on a small sheep and horticultural property just outside of...
Breaking the silence: How one company is making Menopause Matter
For too long, menopause has been a taboo subject – yet, it’s something that impacts a large portion of the population, and by extension, the workforce. But thanks to the leadership of one company and DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) advocates, the silence...
5 engineering career myths busted: What early career engineers need to know
Picture the scene: you meet a young woman, and she tells you she’s an engineer. What assumptions do you make? A career in engineering is often seen through a lens of preconceived ideas, especially for women who are about to enter the sector or have just entered it. ...
From vacation student to GM: A golden career, 20 years in the making
How many of us can share that they’ve spent more than two decades with the same company, let alone grown from a student on site to leading operations as a general manager? One leading professional has done exactly that, in a career journey that’s been nothing short of...
Every drop counts: Sydney Water’s journey toward inclusive excellence
Sydney Water understands that a true sense of belonging is the cornerstone of a thriving workplace. Their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Ecosystem ensures every employee feels valued, respected and connected. By promoting an environment where everyone can...
Launch your career with confidence: 6 ways Stantec has your back
The transition between studying at university and starting your first industry role can be overwhelming. Adjusting from a daily structure of tutorials and lesson plans to an unfamiliar world of meetings and multiple projects is often tricky. But from the classroom to...