As an employment lawyer and consultant specialising in diversity, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about equality in the workplace. As 2019 kicks off, I’ve been thinking (again) in partic…
Why you have to ‘earn’ a sponsor
Working with sponsors will always trump working with mentors when it comes to climbing the leadership ladder, according to a number of female company directors. But unlike with mentors, you can’…
Why EOFY may not bring the pay rise you want
Although Australian employers are feeling more optimistic about business conditions in the year ahead, this doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be getting a nice big pay rise from 1 July. A nu…
Pay rises: How much should you ask for?
Yesterday we listed the dos and don’ts when it comes to asking for a pay rise at work. Today we share advice on how to negotiate for the salary you want and deserve. When it comes to getting t…
Employees asking for more money? How to manage expectations
It’s that time of year again when employees start to gear up for that hard-earned pay rise. But while it’s an exciting time for high performing workers, the pay review period can often be …
Make childcare fair and women will return to work
According to the Pregnancy and Employment Transitions Survey, released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics last week, 27% of women who returned to work following the birth of a child relied on gran…
Three ways yoga can improve your career
We’ve all heard about the benefits of yoga for reducing stress, but can it directly benefit your career? The founder and principal teacher of Adore Yoga, Nikola Ellis, says yoga has the potentia…
How two job-sharing lawyers launched their own firm
The job-sharing arrangement between Jane Wright and Lauren Barel was going so well at Herbert Smith Freehills that the two thought they could take it all the way to the partnership. Working in the emp…
Stop waiting for opportunities and start creating them
Do we spend too much time waiting on permission from somebody else to ask for what we want? Are we waiting too long to find somebody to support us – as a sponsor, a mentor or simply as a friend? Do we…
Staying ‘on’: How eight young female entrepreneurs keep their energy levels high
Youth alone won’t provide the energy you need to cut it as a successful entrepreneur. But starting out young certainly builds the resilience you need to excel in a career that’s based on u…
