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WORK180 is raising organizational standards so that all women can choose workplaces where they can thrive. Here you will find articles and guides on how you can create a more inclusive and diverse workplace.
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1d ago
Being an industry leader and one of the world’s most recognizable brands is easy.
Said no-one. Ever!
For major multinationals like Microsoft, keeping ahead of trends in hiring and retention, let alone core business operations, requires a deft touch and deep dedication. So, how does the company maintain gender diversity and ensure equitable career development for women in the workplace? And what’s in it for them when they do?
Rob Lonie, as a co-leader of Microsoft’s Women’s Employment Resource Group (ERG) for Australia and New Zealand, has valuable insights into the topic.
Genuine inc ..read more
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1d ago
“In my previous jobs, I was often passed over for promotion. The roles went to men, who were less qualified. The gender bias was obvious, it wasn’t hidden. As the only woman in the team, I had to work twice as hard, the playing field certainly wasn’t even.”
Thankfully, at Steadfast, things are VERY different for Julie Lumbis.
As Head of Steadfast Client Trading Platforms, Julie is now passionate about encouraging and supporting other women into leadership roles. Through championing and celebrating the achievements of women across the company, she hopes to create an environment where women c ..read more
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3d ago
Attention animal lovers: did you know jobs involving working with animals aren’t limited to veterinary clinics or zoos? There are many avenues to apply your knowledge and skills in this highly engaging industry.
When Rachael Bryant was returning to work seven years ago, she discovered one such role. As GAP (Greyhound Adoptions Program) Operations Manager for Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV), she loves making a difference and contributing towards animal welfare, with the flexibility to balance her responsibilities raising a young family. She is a self-professed animal lover, with a spec ..read more
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3d ago
A couple of years ago, a debate to determine whether there are more wheels or doors in the world rippled across the reaches of the internet. One of the prevailing theories was that because more things in the world have wheels than doors, wheels are more common in the real world.
But amidst the myriad of wheels turning across the transport industry, there is no debate that the number of doors open to build, design, or turn these wheels is greatly dependent on your gender.
Despite the vast array of businesses within the transport industry, a survey conducted by WORK180 and Women in Transport ..read more
WORK180
1w ago
Beyond the moral case for workplace equity, companies stand to lose a great deal by ignoring their gender pay gaps. In this article, we share six of the pressing reasons an increasing number of employers are making it a priority:
1. Loss of talent and innovation
2. Missed opportunities for growth and expansion
3. Impact on consumer behavior
4. Decreased employee morale and engagement
5. Reputation damage
6. Legal risks and compliance issues
An important note
The gender pay gap is not a lack of equal pay for equal work (which is illegal). It refers to the gap in overall earnings of men and ..read more
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1w ago
As many people who’ve built their careers in energy can attest, it’s a sector rich with career growth opportunities, training and development pathways, job security, diverse work environments, innovation, social impact, and more.
Perhaps these benefits pique your curiosity, or you’re motivated to pivot into the energy industry… but what if you don’t have a trade background or technical engineering skills to take the leap? As it turns out, these may not be a prerequisite.
Elizabeth Walker promotes the value of transferable skills to make your start. As Leader Transmission and Substations Fie ..read more
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1w ago
Next time you are out and about, consider this; for every six people you see, one, on average, has experienced some kind of suicidal thoughts or behaviors. You may indeed be one of those numbers. In Australia, suicide is the leading cause of death for those between 15 and 44 years of age.
This is no small issue.
As such, it isn’t hard to see the value in workplace training and awareness programs, across all industries; the numbers and the personal stories that many of us have heard or have experienced ourselves make that a compelling aim for company managers and employers to commit to ..read more
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1w ago
Have you ever aspired for more than just a job, more than a place to exist between the hours of 9 to 5, more than a table you’re expected to lay out morning tea for but aren’t welcome to sit and be heard at?
Maybe you’ve always pictured yourself in a career that goes beyond the ordinary, where your professional growth is not just encouraged but meticulously nurtured.
Well, maybe you’d be interested to know that there are employers who can turn those pictures and aspirations into a reality. A place where their core philosophy is ‘we care more’.
Where? At Pacific National.
And what evidence d ..read more
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1w ago
Too often, International Women’s Day events face scrutiny and skepticism about the sincerity of these observances. And too often, these concerns are valid.
Companies share plates of pretty pink and purple cupcakes while their gender pay gap widens in an ever-expanding gulf between promise and practice.
But against this backdrop of corporate calendar checkboxes, WORK180’s 2024 International Women’s Day Summit (8th March) stood out as a beacon of authenticity. Far from token gestures, it was a celebration of real change and the champions driving it forward.
These change-champions were celebrat ..read more