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How to compare parental leave policies when job hunting
Most people compare parental leave by counting weeks. Here’s what actually makes a policy strong, and how to compare two employers before you say yes.
Interview questions that reveal if a company supports women
Most companies say the right things. These are the interview questions, and the verification steps, that reveal whether an employer actually supports women.
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Top 5 Australian companies with the best paid time off policies
The importance of genuine paid time off in building a fulfilling career cannot be overstated. It's not just about the number of days; it's about quality—a well-rounded policy that considers your need for rest and rejuvenation. Close your eyes and picture this: a...
Great career development programs helping women advance
Overview Six WORK180 Endorsed Employers share the career development programs, networks, and leadership pathways supporting women to grow and lead. The most effective programs meet women at key career moments — returning from parental leave, stepping into first...
Is AI widening gender gaps in your organisation?
Last year, I wrote about the exciting potential of artificial intelligence (AI) for progressing gender equity in the workplace. Almost a year on, the research paints a concerning picture: many employers are still struggling to harness that opportunity and, in the...
From apprentice to award winner: celebrating women leading change in a male-dominated trade
When Hannah Usher spotted a Lineworker apprenticeship on Seek, she applied without fully understanding what the role involved. What she couldn't have known at that point was that four years later, she'd complete her trade and be named Western Power's Apprentice of the...
Best companies for women to work for in Australia 2026
95% of women still face at least one barrier to succeeding at work, with being judged or underestimated due to gender stereotypes the most common. That figure, from our 2026 What Women Want Report, is the reason WORK180 exists. But knowing the problem is one thing....
Best diversity job boards for women in 2026
If you're hiring and retaining women in Australia, general job boards aren't doing enough of the heavy lifting. Candidates now expect to see policies, pay data, and inclusion signals before they apply, and HR and talent acquisition teams need more than a logo...
Three (very fixable) reasons your leadership pipeline is losing women
For many organisations, the real challenge when it comes to gender equity isn't hiring more women — it's keeping and progressing them. Retention and progression are the real pressure points, so the focus should be on removing barriers that stop women advancing once...
Organisations that are a great place to start your career
There's a version of an early career role where you're in the room but not really part of it. Watching, shadowing, waiting for permission to contribute. And there's a version where the work is real from day one, the support is genuine, and someone is paying attention...
What your workplace needs to know about endometriosis
This blog article is based on the WORK180 DEI Knowledge Share: Endometriosis at Work — What Employers Need to Know live session, featuring Alyssa Mills, Education and Awareness Lead Facilitator at Endometriosis Western Australia.One in seven. That's the number of...