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Start school on the right foot

Start school on the right foot

January 22, 2019 by Emma McEnery Leave a Comment

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.

How Amna reignited her career after moving countries

How Amna reignited her career after moving countries

October 24, 2018 by Emma McEnery Leave a Comment

We love sharing our community member’s stories. Story telling and sharing remind us we are all human, and we all go through experiences through our lives. It is an opportunity to share and learn from each other by way of those lived experiences.   

FWDay2018 – “Flexible work is a ‘must’ on any career roadmap” says FlexCoach Debra Close

FWDay2018 – “Flexible work is a ‘must’ on any career roadmap” says FlexCoach Debra Close

June 5, 2018 by Debra Close Leave a Comment

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!”

This FWDay2018 is all about “Creating the life that’s right for you!”

June 5, 2018 by Kate Wilkie Leave a Comment

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.

Are you returning to work? Here’s how to make your comeback a success

Are you returning to work? Here’s how to make your comeback a success

June 4, 2018 by Guest Author Leave a Comment

If you are thinking of returning to work but are not sure where to start, FlexCoach Carol Erkes has 4 tips to get things going in the right direction. Carol’s years of experience in HR and recruitment means she is able to walk you through the steps to make your career aspirations come true.

Flexible work is the future

Flexible work is the future

May 25, 2018 by Guest Author Leave a Comment

More and more people I talk to are looking for choice and control over their time and effort and it seems some employers are listening, but not enough. There is significant evidence that well-managed, flexible work practices lead to greater engagement and motivation and sustainable businesses.

Introducing a new peak body for gender equity – Gender Equity Victoria

Introducing a new peak body for gender equity – Gender Equity Victoria

April 26, 2018 by Emma McEnery Leave a Comment

Gender stereotypes continue to dominate the mainstream media and the arts, shaping ideals about how one should look, act and treat others. When women and girls are depicted, they are twice as likely as men to be shown in sexually explicit scenes; they are also more likely to be the subject of violence.

Why you need to remove the word “just” from your vocabulary

Why you need to remove the word “just” from your vocabulary

April 5, 2018 by Anna Hodges Leave a Comment

The dictionary defines ‘just’ used as an adverb as ‘simply; only; no more than.’ Anna of Purple Squirrel Recruitment and a FlexCareers community member talks about the use of this word in our everyday language and how we use it to undermine what we do.

Simplifying the Nutrition Minefield

Simplifying the Nutrition Minefield

January 13, 2018 by Alicia Edge Leave a Comment

We continually push ourselves to achieve in more in our career, family life and sports. Yet, when it comes to giving our bodies the energy they need to help us smash those goals, we often fall woefully short. Alicia Edge, founder of Compeat Nutrition, shares her top tips on fuelling our bodies to maximise performance.

​Fit in the gym, fit in the boardroom.

​Fit in the gym, fit in the boardroom.

November 30, 2017 by Brooke Rodger Leave a Comment

Written by a FlexCareers community member, this article explains how regular exercise helps with self-confidence in the workplace. It’s going to be a busy run into Christmas, boost your energy levels and focus your mind on the job ahead!

MEDIBANK LEADS THE WAY WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT FOR EMPLOYEES

MEDIBANK LEADS THE WAY WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT FOR EMPLOYEES

November 28, 2017 by Kate Beattie Leave a Comment

Medibank employee initiatives are broad and meaningful. The organisation is striving for real change on different issues, all backed with their support.

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REPORT: Pregnancy, Parental Leave & Return to Work – what can employers do to better support parents?REPORT: Pregnancy, Parental Leave & Return to Work – what can employers do to better support parents?
FlexCareers 2018 Workplace Flexibility ReportFlexCareers 2018 Workplace Flexibility Report
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