Brisbane // Adelaide // Perth Join BHP’s technical entry program in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reskill or cross-skill with a global, future-facing employer. Use the skills you already have to create an exciting new role in resources. And make flex and balance part of your everyday. Whether you’re experienced in numbers and quantitative work or…
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Domain Return to Work Program – Overview
This is your Domain. Return to work your way. And create the balance you always imagined. People who’ve taken a career break can struggle to return to work because… They doubt whether they can do it all They feel guilty leaving kids and loved ones They lack the support to make it work They worry…
Domain Return to Work Program: Employee Stories
Create a life that works for you at Domain, like these tech experts. The Domain Return to Work program offers experienced technology professionals a smooth and supportive transition back to work after a career break. Working at Domain means you’re not only part of a passionate, fun team working on some of the best tech…
BHP Technology Return to Work Program: Employee stories
Return to the program Overview page. Hear from employees at BHP The BHP Technology Return to Work program offers experienced individuals a smooth transition back to work after a career break. A range of team members in the BHP Technology business share their stories on flexible work, part time work, being a working parent, restarting…
BHP Technology Return to Work Program – Overview
The BHP Technology Return to Work Program is a recruitment program offering permanent job opportunities with re-entry support for experienced professionals who’ve recently been on a career break of two years or more.
3 habits women must avoid on the path to developing influence
Studies unfortunately support the stereotype and confirm there is a substantial gender gap in self promotion. While there are lots of theories as to why this is the case, including a lack of confidence on the part of the individual and extrinsic factors such as societal expectations; the reality is if we don’t put ourselves out there the world misses out on what we have to offer.
The Surprising Benefits of Video Conferencing for Your Female Employees
Video conferencing has removed many of the challenges women encounter at the workplace and looks set to permanently alter gender roles for the better.
Why we can’t achieve gender equality without workplace flexibility
Annabel Crabb’s International Women’s Day breakfast presentation at the AHRI this morning was inspiring and insightful – but also, sadly, disheartening. It’s clear we still have a long way to go before we achieve gender equality both at work and at home. She spoke passionately on the theme of her recent Quarterly Essay, Men at…
So far from Superwoman
Community member Fiona debunks the ‘Superwoman’ myth and lays bare the reality for many of us.
Why I make no apologies for embracing my femininity and strength as a CEO
According to my mother, I was destined to become a CEO. Not just because she is a feminist and held high ambitions for her only child, who happened to be a girl. But because of the constant feedback she received from my pre-school explaining how bossy I was in organising the other kids in the…
Gender Equality Scorecard 2018 – FlexCareers and Employer Partners are closing the gap
It is so exciting to read change is happening in Australian workplaces. FlexCareers is a WGEA (Workplace Gender Equality Agency) Pay Equity Offical Supporter and now they published their latest gender equality scorecard the numbers are looking promising. Accumulating 5 years of data from the private sector, the scorecard is showing employer action to increase gender…
Stop assuming and start asking
Every day we make assumptions about people and their lives. We accept things as true without question or proof. But what if we consciously stopped assuming? FlexCoach Shannon Young shows us how to have the right conversations first.
‘Reboot Your Confidence’ Series n# 7 – The two words that zap your confidence and rain on your parade at work.
Debra and Kate explain how to banish the ‘What If’s’ from your vocabulary to be confident and grow from the challenges.
Nestlé commits to closing the gender gap for women in Supply Chain
Nestlé has restated its commitment for workplace gender balance by becoming a foundation sponsor of Wayfinder: Supply Chain Careers for Women. Developed by Deakin University’s Centre for Supply Chain and Logistics, Wayfinder aims to increase the number of women and girls in supply chain education, training, jobs and careers. Wayfinder helps to make women more visible by…
‘Reboot Your Confidence’ blog n# 6: ‘Help! I think I’m stuck!!’
‘When we believe that we can develop our skills it feels easier to take a risk and try something new. We’re able to recognise that it’s our effort and our attitude that most influences our success.’
Are you in a confidence crisis? Learn to overcome and power through this moment from Kate and Debra.
Are we really still talking about this?
With so many of these gender role biases all around us, what can we do as individuals, as family members, as friends, as colleagues, as leaders, as employers to change this thinking? FlexCoach Vanessa shares her ideas.
Tips for working mums – how to get ready with kids!
‘That morning rush can only be described as an assault course as you hunt for shoes, battling through teeth brushing and negotiate the menu on offer for breakfast!’ Rachel Worden shares her 7 styling tips to help your morning routine run smoothly.
Socialising At Work: A Discretionary Spend or Fundamental Investment?
As working parents, we will always choose spending time with family over work colleagues, but as Lucy shares, you can’t say no to everything. Here are her tips surviving and making the most out of the occasions we choose.
‘Reboot Your Confidence’ Blog n#5: Are you a dipper or a diver?
I just spent a weekend away with my girlfriend who’s struggling with what so many working women wrestle with. The confidence to make the change to do work she loves!
Are you seeking to have it all or happy to have what you want?
Kate is a full time working mum who believes the secret to having what you want is a supportive spouse, great childcare and help around the house.