News & Views Ann wasn’t sure she could have a career and a family. Her work made it possible As a mum of two, and a manager of about 300 staff at BHP, Ann has never felt more supported by an employer.
News & Views Career dissatisfaction for women in media reaches a record high, new research shows More than a third of women working in Australia’s media industry are considering leaving their jobs, as new research shows career dissatisfaction for women has hit a record high.
News & Views ‘Practically perfect’: why the media’s focus on ‘top’ Year 12 students needs to change While this may seem like a joyous ritual, we should pause to consider how we frame the end of Year 12 and “success”.
Partner Content How to make a comeback from a career break? Authentic communication is key Returning to work after taking extended time off can be truly daunting. In the digital age we live in, systems and processes change daily, workplaces adapt and roles shift.
News & Views ‘Today, the ambition of young women looks different’: How employers can mend the disconnect between what young female leaders want and what’s being offered Over the past decade there’s been a marked shift in how young women are feeling and the choices they’re making, about how to live and work.
Business How I landed my dream job for $8 during the ‘Great Re-evaluation’ When startup founder Nim de Swardt decided to apply for a new job, she didn’t go down the usual path of job applications. But her creative approach worked.
Employers There’s never been a better time for Australia to embrace the 4-day week For most Australians working a standard full-time job, moving to a 4-day work week could occur in two stages.
News & Views My pathway to surgeon wasn’t easy. Diverse role models would have made the difference. Diversity doesn’t only provide role models and inspiration for the next generation it creates acceptance of non-traditional careers.
Advice Three pieces of advice I will give my daughter when she gets her HSC results Now a CEO, Susannah actually never went to uni. She wants parents to know that the HSC score isn’t the end of the world.
Business Career advice from Australia’s top business women A great piece of career advice can be powerful. It can set you on a whole new trajectory, or land you a new job, writes Dr Amantha Imber.
News & Views It’s not lack of confidence that’s holding back women in STEM Women enrolled in STEM courses are often more confident than men, but it hasn’t translated into later career success.
Business Calling out the career choice gap on International Women’s Day It’s time we spoke up about the career choice gap and its damaging effects on women and society at large, writes Helen Baker.
