I’m the Asia-Pacific Advisory Learning and Development Leader at EY, and also Chair of our LGBTI inclusion committee, UNITY. I consider myself very fortunate to have a balance of roles and activities that fulfil my professional development and contribution to things that I value in life. I don’t think I started the role 10 years…
Employers
FWDay2018: How Allianz are constantly looking for better ways of working.
At Allianz, we are constantly looking for new and better ways of working. Where, when and how we deliver our work, is at the core of this commitment. With an upcoming move to activity-based working in a new, state of the art building in North Sydney, we recognised that this was the perfect time to train our people leaders to ensure they were confident and well-equipped to manage flexible teams and provide a consistent employee experience…
How Reece is making their difference this FWDay2018
When people work at Reece Group, we want to enable them to discover their best every day. We’re passionate about adapting our proposition as employee needs change. We’ve spent the last six months gathering insight from our people, and future potential candidates and it is clear that people want to work for an organisation that…
Balance doesn’t have to mean 50/50
I am often asked how I find the balance between life and work – an interesting question for those, like me, who love what they do. Work is a vital part of my life, and not something I see as a necessary divide. That said, I would not be the person I am if I…
FWday2018 – Lauren Levin, Flexibility Manager on how Clayton Utz are championing flexibility
‘Before joining Clayton Utz, I took a short career-break and did some thinking about what my next ideal role might look like. I realised then that I was looking for something different. I wanted a role that I enjoyed and which challenged me, but would also afford me real flexibility so I could manage the…
FWDay2018: Allens take a flexible approach to balancing work and life
With more than 70 percent of employees* anticipating a need to increase flexibility, Allens is experimenting with different flexibility options that balance clients’ needs with those of employees.
FWD2018: At MunichRe, when it comes to flexibility it’s not IF, but HOW.
Taking a clear step away from perceptions steeped in tradition, Munich Reinsurance in Australasia are moving forward with a focus on flexibility. Our approach is to move flexibility into the cultural mindset, to start to unlock different ways of thinking about how, when and where we work in order to achieve the most effective, productive,…
For FWDay2018, global information analytics company Elsevier look at how leader’s role modelling and embracing flexibility positively impact their people, and their business.
Elsevier is a global information analytics company that helps institutions and professionals progress science, advance healthcare and improve performance for the benefit of humanity. We recognise that flexible working arrangements contribute to increased employee engagement and creativity, and also enable individuals to effectively balance home and work commitments to the benefit of both. The Australian…
FWDay2018, Vodafone New Zealand know that workplace flexibility is central to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Vodafone New Zealand know that in creating an inclusive workplace, flexibility delivers a range of benefits – not only to their people, but to their customers too. What does this look like in practice? Well, let’s take a look at what smarter ways of working help Vodafone to achieve in Christchurch: It’s not only about creating…
FWDay2018: Contact Energy say don’t be afraid to Flexperiment!
FlexCareers often get asked by potential clients to quantify the return on investment for implementing workplace flexibility, employers are increasingly aware that flexibility is a business imperative to attract and retain talent – but how can we measure the impact? Case Study: Flexperimenting, myth busting and measurement at Contact Energy. ContactFlex came about because our…
FWDay2018: Nielsen understand that flexible working does not mean part-time work for mums – flex benefits everyone.
James Dooley has been with Nielsen since April 2016, where he started as a graduate in an analyst role. Alongside working at Nielsen, James decided to further his education by completing his Masters of Commerce (Marketing) and Research at the Melbourne Business School, a degree he began at the start of this year. A component…
FWDay2018: How Medibank FlexBetter allows me to be the present husband and father my family deserves
Achieving work-life balance is not an easy feat. However for Mitchell Hickman, as a brand new dad, finding that happy medium allows him to be the best parent and employee he can be. Mitchell Hickman works in Digital Sales at ahm. He first began his career with ahm five years ago when he felt the company he was previously working…
FWDay2018: At AGL it’s Flexible Working Day, everyday
At AGL, we offer flexible work to all our people. It is an essential ingredient in our commitment to diversity and inclusion, and we know that it can be the difference when it comes to attracting and engaging diverse talent. It is something that our MD and CEO Andy Vesey, as a member of the Male…
Yes Flex – on FWDay2018 FlexCareers looks at how Aurecon has embraced flexibility that’s inclusive for all.
Yes Flex is Aurecon’s approach to flexible working which empowers employees to embrace flexibility by nominating their start and end times across their working week; without the need to give reasons for the flexibility nor seek permission to do so.
GET BACK, GET READY, GO SAP!
FlexCareers is excited to launch our newest campaign, partnering with SAP to source talented women looking to re-enter the workforce after a career break. Launched in 2016, the program is currently available in Japan, Korea, India and Singapore and FlexCareers is excited to be partnering with SAP in Australia. Offering project-based assignments and practical experience, the program is another example of SAP’s commitment to achieving gender equity in what has been a traditionally male-dominated industry.
FlexCareers and Lion continue their strong partnership empowering the community
FlexCareers is excited to see our partnership with Lion go from strength to strength, offering a wide range of career opportunities across Australia and New Zealand. Lion believe empowering people is key to their success and flexibility is a critical part that – that’s why they have been leading from the front with workplace flexibility embedded within the business for over 10 years!
SMARTGROUP – THE NEXT PROGRESSIVE EMPLOYER TO PARTNER WITH FLEXCAREERS
Smartgroup is looking for you! Joining our network of progressive employers is a great Australian company, awarded Australian Financial Review 50 Most Innovative Companies in 4 out of the past 5 years.
Working mum: successful, part-time and sane. This is Jayne’s story
Associate Director at KMPG, Jayne Parish, shares her return to work journey and shares her top 6 tips for managing part-time work alongside raising a family. Some great advice, particularly for those of you that have previously tried and given up – the world of work is changing….perhaps it’s time to give your career another try?
Do you have enough to be proud of this World Day for Cultural Diversity? Keep curious and value differences…
It doesn’t matter where you travel in the world, turn a corner and you are likely to run into another Australian. At a lamp-lit souk in Marrakech or at a Las Ramblas café in Barcelona, your ears will pick up the familiar twang of an Aussie conversation. We are inveterate travellers, launching from our island…
bluenotes debate: leadership, diversity & change
Australia’s boards do not accurately reflect the diversity of the country. It’s an alarming and discomforting statement but according to a recent report from the University of Sydney Business School and Human Rights Commission, it’s true. So what can businesses do to address the issue – and what makes a good leader, anyway?