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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...
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’. ...
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...
5 ways to tell if a company is inclusive — just by their job ad
The impact of workplace stress on our mental health is well documented, but what struck us recently while reading an article about the 43 most stressful life events is that 10 of them are in some way connected with our working lives. And as many of us know from...
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...
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