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The old trade-off is over: women expect progression and flexibility
Women no longer accept the trade-off between career progression and flexibility. WORK180’s What Women Want report reveals what’s changed — and what hasn’t.
The tech sector has a safety problem. This complimentary webinar series is helping employers fix it.
Four practical sessions on respect, safety and gender equity, starting 3 July, designed for employers who want to lead real change in digital and tech.
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Built to flex: how Sylvia built a career on her own terms
Sylvia Simpson didn't follow a straight line to get here. Built made sure she didn't have to. Summary Construction is no longer the "macho" industry it once was, and Sylvia Simpson's career at Built is proof of that Sylvia navigated two rounds of maternity leave, a...
The graduate engineer who outgrew her job description
Summary Sarah Head joined Schneider Electric in 2025 as a mechanical engineering graduate and quickly found herself working across tender management, marketing, and employer branding An early site visit to commission devices for a new hospital gave her hands-on...
How to compare parental leave policies when job hunting
When people compare parental leave, they usually compare one number: the weeks. It's the figure that makes headlines and the one recruiters lead with. But the weeks on the cover tell you surprisingly little about how a policy will actually feel when you're living it....
Interview questions that reveal if a company supports women
Most companies have learned to say the right things. Visit almost any careers page and you'll find the same promises: we value diversity, we offer flexibility, we support working parents. The trouble is that a polished answer in an interview tells you very little...
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....