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Return to Work at Deloitte

Return to Work at Deloitte

September 6, 2017 by Kate Beattie Leave a Comment

Find out what Returning to Work at Deloitte has meant for Patrick Flanagan, who took a leap of faith to reimagine his career and achieve a work-life balance that worked for him.

FlexCareers partner Viva Energy becomes first Australian company to pay full super benefit to part-time parents for five years

FlexCareers partner Viva Energy becomes first Australian company to pay full super benefit to part-time parents for five years

August 29, 2017 by Kate Beattie Leave a Comment

FlexCareers employer partner Viva Energy Australia has become the first company in Australia to offer employees a full-time superannuation payment of 12% base salary for up to five years during unpaid parental leave and part-time work periods. Viva Energy CEO, Scott Wyatt, said he was immensely proud of the new policy and called on corporate…

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FlexCareers Survey: Pregnancy, Parental Leave & Return to Work – what can we do better?

FlexCareers Survey: Pregnancy, Parental Leave & Return to Work – what can we do better?

August 24, 2017 by Kate Beattie Leave a Comment

Do Australian employers do enough to support working parents? To what extent is bullying and discrimination an issue in our workplaces? Take 2 minutes to have your say and make a difference!!

Medibank’s FlexBetter program supports employees to reshape their lives into one that works for them

Medibank’s FlexBetter program supports employees to reshape their lives into one that works for them

August 7, 2017 by Medibank Leave a Comment

“I love seeing how FlexBetter improves my work day, as well as my teams. We have a mutual understanding and respect that we each have our own unique ways of connecting our work deliverables and lives outside of work, to deliver quality results.” Learn more about Medibank’s FlexBetter program and how it benefits staff both outside, and inside work.

Women and careers: a story of choice

Women and careers: a story of choice

August 4, 2017 by Eric Hardinge Leave a Comment

Erica Hardinge, Head of Security Enablement at ANZ, tackles some of the difficult questions on balancing parenting with a careers, “mummy guilt” and whether flexibility can really be viewed positively by society, workplaces and family units.

The pregnant pause: are attitudes changing at work?

The pregnant pause: are attitudes changing at work?

August 1, 2017 by Sarah Parker, Associate Director, Global Product Management, ANZ Leave a Comment

Janet Yellen, the US Federal Reserve chair, recently gave a profound (and long) speech about women’s participation in the economy. She included a detailed history of women’s participation in the workforce since 1891 as well as an analysis of the factors which appear to be holding women back in the workforce today.  In particular, Yellen highlighted the difficulty women…

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Looking for work?  Here are some key things to consider in today’s supercharged job market.

Looking for work? Here are some key things to consider in today’s supercharged job market.

July 31, 2017 by Donna McLeod Leave a Comment

In the first of our community series in partnership with Deloitte, Donna McLeod, Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition, discusses some of the key themes today’s job hunters need to be aware of.

So how do I know what you’re doing if you’re not here?

So how do I know what you’re doing if you’re not here?

July 24, 2017 by Kathy Finckh Leave a Comment

Trust and communication are fundamental building blocks of effective workplace flexibility. Hear from FlexCareers Advisory Board Member Kathy Finckh on simple strategies you can employ to be successful.

The truth about finding my career courage (and true flexibility)

The truth about finding my career courage (and true flexibility)

July 21, 2017 by Libby Hakim  Leave a Comment

I’ve never described myself as brave. I feigned illness to avoid public speaking in Year 5 and still hold back tears of relief when a flight I’m on touches down smoothly. No one else described me as brave, either, until I resigned from my secure government job as a lawyer to become a freelance writer….

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Jonathan embraces Medibank’s flexibility to be the best dad he can be

Jonathan embraces Medibank’s flexibility to be the best dad he can be

July 12, 2017 by Medibank Leave a Comment

Parenthood is easy and hard, fun and challenging, and has many highs and lows but most importantly, it is about spending time with your children and raising them in a happy and loving environment. Medibank’s Training & Facilitation Manager and father of one, Jonathan Millen understands the importance of a flexible workplace in being able…

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Know what you are worth

Know what you are worth

July 7, 2017 by Guest Author Leave a Comment

Believe in yourself and be confident to ask for remuneration that matches your skill set – your career depends on it.

Eight ways to tackle gender inequality at work

Eight ways to tackle gender inequality at work

July 6, 2017 by Kate Beattie Leave a Comment

The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) has profiled eight organisations using smart strategies to create greater equality between women and men in their workplaces. WGEA Director Libby Lyons said employers were increasingly aware of the strong business case for improving gender equality in the workplace and looking for ways to create lasting change. “Sometimes it…

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Making flexible work, work for you – 5 top tips

Making flexible work, work for you – 5 top tips

July 6, 2017 by PwC Leave a Comment

“To me, flexible working is the most powerful way so far that PwC have supported women in leadership, it sends a signal to the market that flexible working does not mean ‘ not working’.” One way Fiona Wilhelm embraces flexibility is by working one day a week from home. The time she saves on travel…

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Why we need to change more than just the workplace to encourage women in leadership

Why we need to change more than just the workplace to encourage women in leadership

July 5, 2017 by Jade Collins Leave a Comment

MATTHEW SALISBURY, OF WSP, SHARES HIS VIEWS ON WHAT IT WILL TAKE TO ACHIEVE GENDER EQUITY IN AUSTRALIA. Four years ago, US businesswoman and author Sheryl Sandberg had discussion boards buzzing with her book Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead. In it she told women to empower themselves, step up the challenge and embrace…

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Getting Paid to Dad – surviving & thriving on 4 months paternity leave

Getting Paid to Dad – surviving & thriving on 4 months paternity leave

June 30, 2017 by Jack Bell Leave a Comment

I have just finished 15 weeks of full paid parental leave. Yesterday, I returned to work. My employer, PwC Australia gave me the opportunity to stay at home for over 3 months to look after my 6-9 month old son as my wife returned to part-time work, whilst I remained on full pay. I started out thinking of…

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FWDay2017 – Flexibility is a State of Mind

FWDay2017 – Flexibility is a State of Mind

June 23, 2017 by Caitrin Dunn Leave a Comment

This week saw the launch of the inaugural Flexible Working Day, it is an opportunity to celebrate and showcase how flexible working can benefit the community (check out the website www.flexibleworkingday.com) I thought I’d share my thoughts on the concept of Flexibility, what it means for me and how I use it. I’ve also included my…

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#FWDay2017 – FlexBetter is not rhetoric; it’s genuinely there to be embraced

#FWDay2017 – FlexBetter is not rhetoric; it’s genuinely there to be embraced

June 21, 2017 by Medibank Leave a Comment

Today is the launch of Flexible Working Day, which provides us with an opportunity to celebrate and showcase how flexible working can benefit all employees and employers.  Medibank’s own FlexBetter provides employees with a variety of options to help incorporate flexibility into their days. Justine Cain, Divisional General Manager of Medibank Health, actively uses FlexBetter in order to achieve…

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#FWDay2017 – Flexible Working at Z Energy

#FWDay2017 – Flexible Working at Z Energy

June 21, 2017 by Julie Fitzgerald, Talent Manager - Z Energy Limited Leave a Comment

Today is Australia’s inaugural Flexible Working Day and a great time to have a conversation about why this is so important. What is flexibility? Flexible working simply refers to better meeting the needs of individual employees by being flexible with where and when they carry out their work. While lots of the literature about Flexible Working…

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#FWDay2017 – celebrating Westpac NZ’s approach to flexibility

#FWDay2017 – celebrating Westpac NZ’s approach to flexibility

June 20, 2017 by Kate Beattie Leave a Comment

As part of our support for Flexible Working Day 2017, FlexCareers will be showcasing some of the great work our clients in New Zealand are doing with regards to flexibility, and their commitment to offering flexible working arrangements as part of a broader strategy to increasing female participation in the workforce at leadership level. New Zealand…

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#FWDay2017 – The role of Exercise in Flexible Working

#FWDay2017 – The role of Exercise in Flexible Working

June 18, 2017 by Martha Lourey-Bird MSpSc, BSpSc(ExSc) Leave a Comment

As an exercise scientist, I am a huge supporter of flexible working  There is so much evidence linking regular exercise with many positive health outcomes that benefit both the employee and employer. Having flexibility within your work day to exercise is a win-win situation. Staff that exercise regularly are fitter and healthier, less likely to…

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