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BHP Technology Return to Work Program: Employee stories
Return to the program Overview page. Hear from employees at BHP The BHP Technology Return to Work program offers experienced individuals a smooth transition back to work after a career break. A range of team members in the BHP Technology business share their stories on flexible work, part time work, being a working parent, restarting…
Resilience-building hacks for navigating COVID, work, and parenting
Join Joel, co-founder of FlexCareers, as he hosts Susie Mogg, Founder & CEO of Resilience in Kids.
Working from home with kids: what you need to know
Whether your school is already closed, about to close or you’re making the difficult decision as a family to self-isolate, as working parents you’re more than likely struggling with how you’re going to manage your kids while also working from home. We all know how hard it is to concentrate and work effectively when kids…
Why we can’t achieve gender equality without workplace flexibility
Annabel Crabb’s International Women’s Day breakfast presentation at the AHRI this morning was inspiring and insightful – but also, sadly, disheartening. It’s clear we still have a long way to go before we achieve gender equality both at work and at home. She spoke passionately on the theme of her recent Quarterly Essay, Men at…
Start school on the right foot
Follow these tips to help you make the transition from holiday routine back to school routine. Forward planning helps us in the workplace and at home.
So far from Superwoman
Community member Fiona debunks the ‘Superwoman’ myth and lays bare the reality for many of us.
Father’s Day Feature: Meet some of Australia and New Zealand’s most progressive employers
As we celebrate Father’s Day this Sunday, it’s important to acknowledge the role fathers play in a gender-equal workforce. With women typically seen as the primary caregivers, fathers can often be forgotten when organisations create parental leave and flexible work policies. “More and more young men, and older men, are wanting to have access…
Socialising At Work: A Discretionary Spend or Fundamental Investment?
As working parents, we will always choose spending time with family over work colleagues, but as Lucy shares, you can’t say no to everything. Here are her tips surviving and making the most out of the occasions we choose.
Are you seeking to have it all or happy to have what you want?
Kate is a full time working mum who believes the secret to having what you want is a supportive spouse, great childcare and help around the house.
‘My courage helped me find a work-life balance’, says Heather Williams of Cullen McLeod Lawyers
Mum of 2, Heather Williams, Senior Associate at Cullen McLeod was starting to feel the pressure until she took control of the situation and came up with a solution. Read more about her journey to finding flexibility.
Medibank recognised as Australia’s best workplace for dads
FlexCareers employer partner Medibank has been recognised as the number one workplace for dads after analysis of Australia’s largest 500 companies by website Direct Advice for Dads and research firm CoreData. Medibank launched a new gender-neutral and generous parental leave policy in March, and offer a wide range of flexible work options that encourage people of all genders to pursue a fulfilling career and life their best life. Find out more here…
Is your work – life balance grinding you down? A personal story from FlexCoach Shannon Young
Throughout the month of June, FlexCareers is celebrating the amazing work of our FlexCoahes who help our community and who embrace #workplaceflexibility. Over the next few weeks, you will be able to read about their flexible journey’s and why ‘Flex’ matters now and in the future.
FWDay2018 at PwC – Making flexible working, work for you
Fiona Wilhelm is the Digital Demand Driver of PwC’s Experience Centre. With the increasing demands of a busy work and home life, Fiona finds that PwC’s All Roles Flex policy gives her the opportunity to do her best work as both a parent, wife and employee.
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: 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 – “Flexible work is a ‘must’ on any career roadmap” says FlexCoach Debra Close
Throughout the month of June, FlexCareers is celebrating the amazing work of our FlexCoahes in helping our community and embracing #workplaceflexibility. Over the next few weeks, you will be able to read about their flexible journey’s and why ‘Flex’ matters.
This FWDay2018 is all about “Creating the life that’s right for you!”
Throughout the month of June, FlexCareers is celebrating the amazing work of our FlexCoahes in helping our community and embracing #workplaceflexibility. Over the next few weeks, you will be able to read about their flexible journey’s and why ‘Flex’ matters. Here Kate Wilkie shares her story.
FWDay2018 – “I LOVE what I do every day because I can work flexibly”
Throughout the month of June, FlexCareers is celebrating the amazing work of our FlexCoahes in helping our community and embracing #workplaceflexibility. Over the next few weeks, you will be able to read about their flexible journeys and why ‘Flex’ matters. Julie Lines shares her story here.
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?