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FlexCareers & Tresillian announce partnership to  support working parents

FlexCareers & Tresillian announce partnership to support working parents

January 27, 2021 by FlexCareers Leave a Comment

Tresillian and FlexCareers are delighted to announce a new partnership that will be a significant addition to FlexCareers’ successful Return To Work program, supporting working parents through their parental leave and enabling employers to better support their employees.

Great jobs data a big win, but will create a whole new set of problems

Great jobs data a big win, but will create a whole new set of problems

December 18, 2020 by Joel McInnes Leave a Comment

And why we all need to create a strategic career plan over the summer… Every month, the ABS issues a report card on the labour market, and this month’s report for November showed an incredible improvement in conditions. All of the numbers beat expectations: The unemployment rate fell to 6.8% New jobs created smashed expectations at +90k…

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The case for flexible work has been made. It’s time to take it to the next level: introducing FlexReady Certification

The case for flexible work has been made. It’s time to take it to the next level: introducing FlexReady Certification

September 7, 2020 by Joel McInnes Leave a Comment

The FlexReady certification enables businesses to signal to both candidates and current employees that they are embrace flexibility, and that individuals can have a conversation without bias to outline exactly what flexibility they need to make work ‘work’ for them

FlexCareers and mwah. launch CareerSwitch

FlexCareers and mwah. launch CareerSwitch

February 19, 2020 by FlexCareers Leave a Comment

We’re excited to announce the launch of CareerSwitch, a new career transition and coaching business tailored to the new world of work.

FlexCareers welcomes talented product manager

FlexCareers welcomes talented product manager

October 24, 2019 by Alice Antonov Leave a Comment

Please join us in welcoming Nicola Handley to the FlexCareers team as our new and highly talented product manager.  With extensive experience gained from senior roles at both Microsoft and Symantec, Nicola will be focused on enhancing our existing FlexCareers technology offerings and bringing new products to life. We talk to Nicola about her career…

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FlexCareers welcomes powerhouse duo from LinkedIn

FlexCareers welcomes powerhouse duo from LinkedIn

July 25, 2019 by Alice Antonov Leave a Comment

In June, a marketing and sales duo from LinkedIn joined our team, and we couldn’t be happier to have them here.

Looking for a work life balance? FlexCareers and Aussie are now partners

Looking for a work life balance? FlexCareers and Aussie are now partners

August 22, 2018 by Employer Partners Leave a Comment

‘Mortgage broking is a really flexible and rewarding business opportunity because it allows people to own and build a business while still managing the other requirements of their lives.‘ – Chief Executive of Aussie, James Symond.

Read more about the opportunities Aussie can bring you

SKYCITY Auckland and FlexCareers are now partners, winning careers together

SKYCITY Auckland and FlexCareers are now partners, winning careers together

July 12, 2018 by Emma McEnery Leave a Comment

New employer partners are always exciting for FlexCareers because it means we are providing more opportunities to our community than ever before. Our partnership with SKYCITY Auckland is no different. SKYCITY Auckland is New Zealand’s most popular entertainment and tourist destination, welcoming millions of visitors each year into our world-class casino, two luxury hotels, over…

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Macquarie Group: A Returner Program with a difference

Macquarie Group: A Returner Program with a difference

July 11, 2018 by Alice Antonov Leave a Comment

Offering a different type of Returner Program in the Australian market, candidates returning after a career break are offered permanent roles or 12 month contracts at Macquarie. Alisha concluded her most recent role as a senior product developer in 2015, leaving her job to spend three years travelling. Upon returning home to Sydney in January…

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Holmes Consulting has found a home with FlexCareers

Holmes Consulting has found a home with FlexCareers

July 3, 2018 by Emma McEnery Leave a Comment

Holmes Consulting has joined our ever-growing list of progressive employer partners and we are so excited. They live and breathe flexible working and know exactly what it takes to get the best performance out of their people – ‘it’s all about making sure people have the right structure to have great lives at Holmes—and to produce their best work at the same time’.

FlexCareers announced as NSW finalists for the 2018 Telstra Business Awards

FlexCareers announced as NSW finalists for the 2018 Telstra Business Awards

June 27, 2018 by Zena Chamas Leave a Comment

Female-lead HR start-up, FlexCareers has been announced as a finalist for the 2018 Telstra Business Awards in the NSW Small and Succeeding category.  FlexCareers has been championing flexibility as the future of work by connecting its community of 100,000 men and women with progressive employers offering flexible work. Motivated to address the lack of women…

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Viva Energy leader wins inaugural Woman Manufacturer of the Year

Viva Energy leader wins inaugural Woman Manufacturer of the Year

June 21, 2018 by Viva Energy Leave a Comment

FlexCareers loves to celebrate Women in Leadership and showcase the amazing work these women are doing. Vanessa Kearney of Viva Energy, one of our partner employers, is Commercial Manager at the Geelong Refinery. What a massive achievement!

Reece Group is bringing flexible opportunities to you! Are you ready?

Reece Group is bringing flexible opportunities to you! Are you ready?

June 19, 2018 by Emma McEnery Leave a Comment

Reece Group is now part of the FlexCareers family! Reece Group comprises leading businesses in the Plumbing, Bathroom and HVAC-R industries, and is Australia’s largest supplier of plumbing and bathroom products. The company includes a number of speciality businesses with a footprint of 5000 employees working in 300 different roles. Reece Group understands their leadership and people want and need flexible work options to grow professionally and personally so they can bring their best to work – find out more about some of the Group’s new initiatives here.

If you like a little freedom to get the job done, you’ll love Vodafone’s flexible way of working

If you like a little freedom to get the job done, you’ll love Vodafone’s flexible way of working

June 14, 2018 by Emma McEnery Leave a Comment

Vodafone New Zealand knows that in creating an inclusive workplace, flexibility delivers a range of benefits – not only to their people but to their customers too. FlexCareers is thrilled to partner with an amazing brand and organisation and bring flexible careers to the community.

Is your organisation FlexReady™?

Is your organisation FlexReady™?

June 6, 2018 by Kate Beattie Leave a Comment

FlexReady™ will help organisations establish their starting point, conceptualise workplace flexibility in the context of their organisation, and prepare the business for change.  Starting with a free FlexReady™ Health Assessment tool, followed by a full discovery and detailed training and change management program, FlexReady™ is a transformative offering designed to suit any organisation – wherever they are on their flexibility journey.

FWDay2018: How Allianz are constantly looking for better ways of working.

FWDay2018: How Allianz are constantly looking for better ways of working.

June 6, 2018 by Kate Beattie Leave a Comment

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…

Balance doesn’t have to mean 50/50

Balance doesn’t have to mean 50/50

June 6, 2018 by Karina Keisler, nbn Leave a Comment

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…

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FWday2018 – Lauren Levin, Flexibility Manager on how Clayton Utz are championing flexibility

FWday2018 – Lauren Levin, Flexibility Manager on how Clayton Utz are championing flexibility

June 6, 2018 by Clayton Utz Leave a Comment

‘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…

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FWDay2018: Allens take a flexible approach to balancing work and life

FWDay2018: Allens take a flexible approach to balancing work and life

June 6, 2018 by Allens Leave a Comment

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.

FWD2018: At MunichRe, when it comes to flexibility it’s not IF, but HOW.

June 6, 2018 by Munich Re Leave a Comment

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,…

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