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In joining the FlexCareers family, Vocus is making flexibility the norm.

In joining the FlexCareers family, Vocus is making flexibility the norm.

July 4, 2018 by Emma McEnery Leave a Comment

  Nothing about working at Vocus is conventional. We are always working on the edge, taking our customers somewhere new, places where no one else in our industry has ever been able to take them. Vocus was born out of a collection of true Australian success stories all brought together under one roof to create…

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Here are my six tips to negotiate Flexible working arrangements

Here are my six tips to negotiate Flexible working arrangements

March 2, 2018 by Rebecca Grainger Leave a Comment

Are you seeking a change in your organisation? Perhaps you are seeking a better work-life balance? FlexCoach Rebecca Grainger has these 6 tips for you.

The 7 Day Economy – Defining Flexibility

The 7 Day Economy – Defining Flexibility

January 4, 2018 by Rhonda Brighton-Hall Leave a Comment

There are two major things limiting today’s conversation on flexibility – one is our definition of the ‘normal’ working week and the other is our definition of flexibility.

Challenging the Parental Leave Stereotype

Challenging the Parental Leave Stereotype

December 6, 2017 by Caroline Hafey

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

Flexibility to pursue your passions

November 27, 2017 by Caroline Hafey Leave a Comment

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!

Is Your Career Future Proof?

Is Your Career Future Proof?

October 25, 2017 by Vanessa Vanderhoek Leave a Comment

Recent research suggests that we will have six careers in our lifetime and around 17 jobs. It sounds crazy, but with a national average tenure of around 3 years, the numbers certainly do add up. Given what we know about the evolving future of work, are you prepared?

This is why Flexibility and Work should never stop

This is why Flexibility and Work should never stop

October 13, 2017 by Guest Author Leave a Comment

Flexibility – No doubt as a parent to young children; flexible working arrangements to allow for child care, pick-ups, sick days and school holidays are essential. The question is when do flexible working arrangements, in particular, for parents, cease to be essential? Well, as a parent to 3 adults and seemingly out the other side…

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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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Do we really practice flexibility and work-life balance in the workplace?

Do we really practice flexibility and work-life balance in the workplace?

June 5, 2017 by Katie Tilden Leave a Comment

FlexCommunity member and talented copywriter Katie Tilden shares her thoughts on Flexible working, and her journey to fulfilling her career ambitions and inspiring her family.

The Flexibility Journey – key themes from our roundtables

The Flexibility Journey – key themes from our roundtables

June 3, 2017 by Natalie Goldman Leave a Comment

FlexCareers hold regular roundtable events with employers across Australia and New Zealand, to connect and collaborate on flexible working practices and gender diversity issues. As we move into June and celebrate Australia’s inaugural ​Flexible Working Day, we wanted to share some key themes.

Australia’s Inaugural Flexible Working Day!

Australia’s Inaugural Flexible Working Day!

May 30, 2017 by Kate Beattie Leave a Comment

FlexCareers is proud to join representatives from The Diversity Council of Australia, GM Holden, Medibank, PepsiCo, The Parenthood, Women’s Agenda and Gold Medal Winner Kim Brennan in supporting Australia’s inaugural Flexible Working Day on June 21st.

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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
Flexible Work Arrangement Success PlanFlexible Work Arrangement Success Plan

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