Is there a perfect recipe for success or do we just need to follow our hearts and give it a go? FlexCareers community member Betsy shares her Return to Work story.
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Returning To Work – 5 Things You Can Do To Support Your Partner
FlexCareers Co-Founder Joel McInnes has helped hundreds of women return to work. But how did his perception change when his wife went through the process after an 8-year career break?
Part-Time Career. Full-Time Happiness. How FlexCareers helped Natalie get the job of her dreams.
A talented Project Manager, who had taken a career-break for two years to raise a young family, Natalie felt it would be hard to find an employer that would give her a part-time job opportunity. A chance encounter with FlexCareers on her Facebook newsfeed changed that perception and opened the door to Natalie’s dream career.
Merry Christmas – a review, reflection and some sneak peeks of what’s in store for 2018!
Happy Holidays! It’s been an incredible year, underpinned by a massive shift in the narrative around gender diversity and flexible working in Australia and New Zealand, which we are proud to have helped influence. This year FlexCareers has consulted to a wide variety of organisations to help them achieve workforce flexibility in a way that…
GPT Group, one of Australia’s most respected property companies, joins FlexCareers!
FlexCareers is delighted to welcome GPT Group to Australia’s largest network of progressive, flexible employers. As one of the most respected property companies in Australia, GPT boasts a $20 billion portfolio that includes some of the country’s most recognisable retail and commercial buildings. Find out more about the partnership and exciting range of opportunities on offer here!
New baby, breastfeeding and returning to work as an apprentice in a new industry? No problem for this mum of three!
Mum of three Karina Kiley was pregnant with her daughter when she saw that FlexCareers employer partner Essential Energy was hiring for apprentice power-line workers. Heavily pregnant, Karina didn’t expect to get an interview, let alone be offered the job – find out how she has got on.
FlexCareers launches Australia and New Zealand’s first talent community to connect employers with talented people looking to Return to Work
FlexCareers is incredibly excited to launch our latest product, further cementing our reputation as Australia and New Zealand’s most experienced Return to Work partner. If you need to source talent for an upcoming Return to Work program, or are looking for an employer that will offer you a fully supported route back into your career, then FlexCareers has the technology, and the connections, to help.
Medibank’s FlexBetter program supports employees during times of need
Medibank continues to make headlines for all the right reasons and this story is another great example of how Medibank is enabling employees to live life to the fullest whilst pursuing a career.
Challenging the Parental Leave Stereotype
FlexCareers employer partner Lendlease is challenging stereotypes, by actively promoting parental leave to men within the business, and having real and authentic conversations about the benefits it can have for families, and for the business.
Flexibility to pursue your passions
FlexCareers employer partner Lendlease work hard to ensure that every employee has the opportunity to live their best life, by providing a flexible and supportive working environment. We hear from Sarah, Digital Procurement Lead for the Lendlease Property Business, on what flexible working allows her to achieve – and it’s pretty impressive!
Return to Work at Deloitte – Jane’s Story
Returning to work after several years away is challenging, without a doubt. To succeed we need support, and flexibility to manage the curveballs life throws at us and our family. The Deloitte Return to Work program is structured to facilitate this balance between work and life, promoting personal wellness whilst creating a professional impact. Take the leap and apply.
More women in operations – what’s in it for men?
On November 23, join the National Association of Women in Operations, NAWO, and a panel of industry leaders for a NATIONAL ONLINE LIVESTREAM forum on gender equality in operational industries.
FlexCareers Welcomes Bachcare NZ
bachcare®NZ is now a FlexCareers partner. They understand there is a fine balance between work and play for employees and encourage flexibility as required when building strong partnerships. Read more about the partnership here.
School Term Employment – Your Questions Answered!
Get the lowdown on Australia’s first school term employment program. Spoiler alert – you absolutely get every school holiday off work!
Return to Work at Deloitte – Libby’s Story
In the second of our series of Return to Work reflections, FlexCareers talks to Libby Low, a mother of two who joined the Deloitte Return to Work Program after a five-year career break.
Do you need help asking for Flexible Working Arrangements?
FlexCoach Pam Dell discusses some ways in which you can approach the flexible working conversation, that will set both you and your organisation up for success.
AECOM launches term-time only contracts for working parents
FlexCareers is incredibly excited to be partnering with global infrastructure firm AECOM on an industry-first, term-time only contracts for working parents! Designed to encourage qualified engineers and scientists to return to an industry they may have left because it was impossible to balance work and family life, this new initiative will give employees 12 weeks…
Looking for Part-time Work can be challenging
For many people, working part time is something that they choose to do in order to achieve work life balance, and manage priorities other than their career. It could be because you’re a new parent, or you’re finding that your older children would benefit from a little more of your time. Your partner could be…
To influence change, working flexibly is something we need to commit to every day
Being able to adjust your work hours based on your personal life is something many people can only dream of. Medibank and ahm employees are some of the lucky ones who have the opportunity to move their day around when they need. With the FlexBetter suite, individuals are able to alter their start and finish times or…
Medibank’s FlexBetter program makes the little things in life easier, and that’s a big deal for me.
As the Communications Adviser for Medibank’s Garrison Health Services and a mum of three primary school aged daughters, Jennifer Ramsay explains why FlexBetter means a lot to her. I joined Medibank just over 12 months ago and it’s the small adjustments FlexBetter makes possible that help me to meet and manage the demands of family…