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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1 woman’s journey to steer the auto industry towards inclusion
Even as a toddler, Karen was fascinated by how aeroplanes take flight! Find out how she turned her lifelong passion for aeronautics into a dream career.
Five not-so-common (but oh-so-useful) career tips for women in STEMM
Even as a toddler, Karen was fascinated by how aeroplanes take flight! Find out how she turned her lifelong passion for aeronautics into a dream career.
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The secrets to a successful job sharing arrangement
Job sharing, where one full-time role is shared by two part-time professionals, is becoming more and more popular as companies beef up their flexible working policies. But how do you turn it from a good idea on paper to a seamless arrangement in practice? We have some...
A Global Champion with Dreams for the Future
From a childhood tinkering with cars on a farm in the country, Natasha Smith became the first woman in the world to be crowned Technician Champion in Toyota's National Skills competition last year. She says diagnostics work is the perfect mix of her love for cars and...
COVID-19: What Endorsed Employers are doing to support their employees
We have collected the latest news articles to highlight what WORK180 Endorsed Employers are doing to support their employees (and other companies) through this unprecedented time. Infosys Staying safe, connected and productive during COVID-19 Cisco Commits $225...
AFL and sponsors discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion
With the 2020 Toyota AFL Premiership Season about to kick off and the NAB AFLW competition starting finals this week, we spoke to members of the AFL community about the importance of diversity and inclusion in Australian workplaces – from the boardroom to the sporting...
The benefits of being a remote worker – and how to make it a success
Technology has opened up a whole new way of working, enabling companies to ditch the traditional office and allow employees to work from wherever works best for them. WORK180 is a great example of this – our workforce is completely remote. More and more Australian...
Diversity and Inclusion from Different Perspectives- my learnings from the panel
Over the past few years, we’ve joined our partner She Loves Data at several events aimed at supporting women to pursue careers in Data & Technology. These events are always over subscribed by talented women who are serious about their career progression. It’s our...
Stepping Up: How Air Liquide boosted maternity leave to become WORK180’s latest endorsed employer
This International Women’s Day, Air Liquide (UK) has joined a worldwide community of over 200 organizations endorsed by WORK180 that are spearheading diversity and inclusion. On the road to joining us, from the start of 2020 Air Liquide boosted maternity leave from...
IT sales is a ‘super rewarding’ career
Di Hall never dreamed of working in IT sales, but has since discovered just how rewarding a career it can be. She talks about overcoming adversity working in a foreign country, her struggle to return to work after having a baby and why she’s now found a supportive...
Episode Six: Career breaks, confidence and networking for returners
Michelle Ayyuce is the co-founder of ZIPWIRE, pioneering to create re-entry pathways for professional women who have had a career break. Through consulting services, workshops and coaching, ZIPWIRE enables businesses to build programs that access and transition this...