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A quick and easy guide to Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Fatigue, burnout, financial uncertainty, and stressful relationship dynamics all keep you from being your best self. And when you aren’t thriving, the organizations you work for don’t thrive either. While your boss can’t fix whatever is going on in your personal...
6 ambitious women and the workplaces supporting them
The women we spoke to in this article know a thing or two about the challenges and objections some people can put in the way of an ambitious woman. They also know the exact distance they had to go (to paraphrase Michele Ruiz) ‘to not hear those objections anymore’. ...
3 steps to close the gender pay gap (tested by leading employers)
Let’s get one thing clear first: The gender pay gap isn’t about women earning less than ‘the bloke sitting next them’. Like-for-like gaps exist, yes. But for the most part, it’s illegal to pay employees drastically different amounts for the same value of work. But...
11 companies with great career development programs
What do you look for when searching for a job? Salary? Flexible working arrangements? Company culture? While these things are definitely important, if you’re looking to really set up your career and not just grind away at any old job, set your sights on a company that...
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...
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.
A technology career with JP Morgan | Alex’s story
JP Morgan is a leader in financial services, offering solutions to clients in more than 100 countries with one of the most comprehensive global product platforms available. Behind the scenes of this amazing platform are people like Alex. Alex answered a few questions...
5 Ways to advance your career as a working parent
If you’re a working parent, chances are you might experience a few challenges to continue developing and progressing in your career. Vinita Aggarwal understands this firsthand. She’s currently acting as the General Manager, Technology Delivery – Operations at nbn....
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...
The future looks bright: Exploring for copper
Is working for a company with the purpose of going beyond what’s possible to make lives better something that interests you? Perhaps you value a clean-energy future, relationships with Traditional Owners, or have a love of the great outdoors? These are certainly the...
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...
A day in the life of a Graduate Electrical Engineer
Considering a career in electrical engineering? We spoke with Montana Dawson about what it takes to enter the field and her role as a Graduate Electrical Engineer at Stanwell. In her role, she’s responsible for designing and fixing issues with electrical equipment,...
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...
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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