News & Views Walking & cycling to work makes commuters happier and more productive Those who commute short distances or choose walking or cycling to work, are more likely to be happy commuters, which makes them more productive.
Partner Content How a corporate career helped Grace Goding secure ultimate flexibility How can large employers attract and retain young, female talent? What should they be looking to do differently to better support women?
News & Views I’ve worked part-time for more than a decade & I want more men to do it too My decision way back in 2007 to start working part-time surprised some people. But it’s one of the best decisions I ever made.
Jugglehood Will 2019 be the year angry mothers become a powerful force? One of the only culturally acceptable ways for a woman be angry — without being dismissed as hysterical, un-hinged — is when she does it “as a mother”.
News & Views The challenge of letting ‘busy’ go when work is tied to self worth For many, being ‘busy’ and working long hours are the arbitrary markers of success. It’s a difficult habit to break, especially if your work is tied to your self worth
News & Views Work life balance almost trumps pay for new grads, according to this research Work life balance involving flexible work arrangements is nearly as important as salary to new grads globally, according to this research.
News & Views Research confirms working mums are ‘up to 40% more stressed’ A study of 11 indicators of chronic stress in 6025 women shows that full time working mums are up to 40% more stressed than others.
News & Views Why starting school is when the juggle can become a big struggle If managing the load isn’t shared between parents & if employers and workplaces aren’t accommodating, starting school can be too much.
News & Views Why I’m ditching the super parent fantasy in 2019 Rob Sturrock spent 2018 trying to be a super parent when he could have just appreciated his mere survival. This year he’s ditching the fixation.
News & Views The problem with Kelly O’Dwyer leaving Canberra Even before I read the reasons that Liberal minister Kelly O’Dwyer was exiting politics I understood. Of course I did. Who wouldn’t?
News & Views Why my goal for 2019 is to have no goals Whether opting for less hustle is a cop out or a stroke of genius remains to be known but I will spend 2019 testing out having with no goal.
News & Views The ‘always on’ generation taught that work, self improvement & burnout are constant The Seek job ad from a 28yo CEO says it all: He wants a part time ‘always on’ PA willing to work stupid hours and go above and beyond for him. It’s burnout life.