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The Bank CEO who never missed a school sports day.
Marnie Baker, CEO & Managing Director of Bendigo & Adelaide Bank shares her story.
A quick and easy guide to Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Most employers now offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Find out what they are, and the ways they can help you on a personal and professional level.
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Leveraging Your Network and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Jess Dodson (Microsoft Premier Field Engineer) always knew she wanted to work in IT, and had her sights set on Microsoft from a young age. She has persisted through years of male dominated workplaces and uses her voice to advocate for women in tech. By her own...
Innovation, impact and inclusion: An insurance career that matters
Twenty years into a career spanning HR, customer strategy, innovation and consultancy Fiona Macgregor meets us as Chief Technology and Innovation Officer in a sector you’d least expect: life insurance. Recognising that life insurance can be seen by some as a more...
Common themes to retain women in leadership
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, women comprise 46.9% of all employed persons in Australia, but hold only 13.7% of chair positions, 25.8% of directorships and only 17.1% of CEOs are women. In fact, there are more men named Andrew in ASX 200 CEO...
9 pieces of advice from the women of Mott MacDonald
Subscribe to our fortnightly Women at Work newsletter to get inspiring stories, career building resources and exclusive network invites delivered to your inbox. Following a career break, Maha and Sunisha joined Endorsed Employer for Women, Mott MacDonald, through...
Let’s talk about Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity and inclusion isn’t just about gender issues, it can take many forms and covers religion, sexual orientation, age, differences in physical and mental abilities, and cultural differences too, to name a few. I believe everyone at Toyota Australia should be...
“If not, why not?” Driving inclusion and diversity in mining
Michelle Tracey doesn’t like to talk too much. A leader with over 30 years of engineering experience, she’s much happier “getting on with it”. Indeed, a quick look at her resume shows she’s done just that. A world of experience, a fresh opportunity Having graduated...
Accidentally in Love: How Data Scientist Aisha Morley found herself in the King gaming universe – and hasn’t looked back
Aisha Morley’s resumé is a rich tapestry of skills acquired from working at universities, the NHS and in the fashion industry. Now a Data Scientist at King, she has found an employer who gives her license to truly be herself, the room to grow and an exciting pathway...
What does work-life balance mean to working dads?
“It allowed me to create a really strong bond with her and for my partner to get back to focusing on her career.” Evan Simmonds, UX Designer, REA Group. Being a working parent isn’t easy. Pursuing a career while also maintaining healthy and present relationships takes...
STANDUP. STANDOUT. Wear it Purple Day. 30 August 2019
Studies have found that non-heterosexual people face up to twice as much abuse or violence (including physical, mental, sexual or emotional) than their heterosexual counterparts. LGBTI people aged 16-27 are five times more likely than non-LGBTI youth to attempt...