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WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality Award: Congrats to all our WORK180 Endorsed Employers!
ICYMI: The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) released their updated list of organizations granted Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation! The list features 115 employers who have all been recognized for their active commitment to achieving...
Raising the visibility of women leading in male-dominated fields
‘You can’t be what you can’t see.’ It’s a noble rallying cry for more visible diversity. It’s quoted frequently and with fervor especially in discussions around positions of leadership. It even rhymes! But this statement has an inherent paradox. It’s a paradox...
Why inclusion MUST be a strategic decision
More and more and more research shows that having more women in leadership roles has a positive impact on your bottom line. Boston Consulting Group showed similar impacts from other types of diversity – ethnicity, career background, and education. While it was once...
Is your hiring process inclusive? Are you sure?
Let us begin by clarifying: The question in the headline isn’t ‘do you hire diverse talent?’ It’s ‘is your hiring process inclusive?’ There’s a big difference. What is an inclusive hiring process? An inclusive hiring or recruitment process not only recognizes the...
A toolkit for how to request flex work that works for you
Not all flex work is created equal. Companies range from remote-first, to a hybrid model, to the dinosaurs (that aren’t Endorsed Employers) who still expect everyone to be in the office full-time with no option for remote work or flexible hours. If the organization...
Inspiration
Love listening and learning from the experiences of other women in the workplace? So do we! Sharing their struggles, solutions, and success stories, we sit down with the women and men working for our Endorsed Employers.
Does a career as a ‘tradie’ spark your interest?
If you want to gain on-the-job skills, have a career with a significant salary, and avoid spending years at university, a trade role would be ideal for you. Michelle Mullins has ‘been there, done that’ and offers some useful insights. “School and university are big...
4 Benefits of working in a start-up (for new parents!)
For new parents, making the move from a traditional role in the corporate sector to a start-up might seem risky. But working mom, Aileen Reilly, shares a few considerations that might change your perspective. “I started my career as a management consultant,” said...
Invisible disabilities at work: A story to challenge perceptions
“In life, there are many different paths for you to choose. Although it can be difficult, the path less travelled can make all the difference.” Wise words from Kashveera “Kash” Chanderjith, and all they’re more powerful when you consider it’s Kash’s job to assess...
The Science of Career Success
Career success and achievement can mean something different to everyone. But there are a few essential “ingredients” that stand out. What are they? We spoke with scientist Karine Enesa, Director of Cell Line Development Platform at Abcam to find out. Karine began...
You: Interesting part-time roles don’t exist. WORK180: Wrong!
Stacey Quilton took a two-year career break when she had children. Ready to return to the workforce, there were scant interesting, part-time roles around that would benefit from her experience, challenge her professionally, and still allow her to spend time with her...
From grad to multinational tech company: Meet Victoria
The tech industry is rich with opportunities. As a tech grad, how do you choose what type of IT professional you’d like to be? And how can you get the right training and support to find a job that suits your skills, passions, and talent? We spoke with Ying Ting...
Loyalty or job hopping: What’s best for your career?
While longevity is still valued by many people, for the vast majority, it’s more common –and even expected– to move between different roles and companies to grow in your career. We spoke with Karen DeMello, Head of Digital Media Business Operations, at Woolworths...
What every parent ought to know about a career in mining
You might think being a single mother would hold your career back in a non-traditional industry such as mining. But you’d think wrong! Kate Bills is the General Manager – Sustainability, Marketing, and Communications for Sandvik. In her 12 years with the company,...
Career toolkit
Do you ever find it tough to take control of your career? You’re not the only one and you don’t have to do it alone. We’ve got a range of free tools to help.
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5 tips on how to negotiate your salary and get the pay rise you deserve
5 survival tips for mums returning to work
Top 10 interview questions from experienced hiring managers
Practical tools for managing anxiety at work
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