By the age of two, most children use gender pronouns in their speech and proactively identify people as men and women. And by the time they turn seven, little boys and little girls have already learnt a lot about what is expected of them within our – binary – gender system. Much of this learning is unintentional, communicated via pop culture….
Women and Work
The truth about finding my career courage (and true flexibility)
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….
What we miss when we focus on the gender wage gap
The gender pay gap currently stands at 23% in Australia, but this statistic alone does not capture the full problem. If you don’t have a job, the opportunity to work enough hours, or good working conditions, then wage parity is a secondary issue. The latest data show 9.4% of the female workforce had insufficient hours…
Know what you are worth
Believe in yourself and be confident to ask for remuneration that matches your skill set – your career depends on it.
Making flexible work, work for you – 5 top tips
“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…
Superstars to smash science gender stereotypes
30 female scientists and technologists have been named by Science and Technology Australia as the first Superstars of STEM – ready to smash stereotypes and forge a new generation of role models for young women and girls. More than 300 applicants vied for a spot to be a Superstar, with the successful candidates to receive…
FWDay2017 – Female Leader and Flexible Working Day Ambassador, Tracey Spicer
Tracey Spicer, CEO of Spicer Communications, has an enviable portfolio career encompassing television, newspaper, radio and online journalism, and is a highly sought-after writer, speaker and media trainer. She has just authored The Good Girl Stripped Bare, challenging the structural workplace barriers faced by women. Tracey is passionate about equality, which is a central tenet of her book. The Good Girl…
Do we really practice flexibility and work-life balance in the workplace?
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.
Female entrepreneurs and the curse of ‘male-only’ business attributes
In theory, the world of entrepreneurship should be gender-blind. Start-up businesses are judged on whether they survive or die, and you might have thought that the same stark definition was applied to entrepreneurs themselves. But the discussion around how business people operate in this bruising arena has struggled to detach itself from broader stereotyping around sex – and it is starting to wear thin.
The hunt for the Superstars of STEM to engage more women in science
Superstars of STEM is a new program by Science and Technology Australia that aims to smash the stereotypical portrait of people in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The Conversation
From boardroom to baby: How to remain confident while your career is on hold
FlexCoach Elly Stone shares her maternity leave tips to get you moving in the right direction
“The List” – one working mother’s formula for finding a job that worked with her family
This is how one member of the FlexCommunity found a great job. *Hint – it’s easy, and it saves you from wasting your time too
Career Reboot-8 Tips for Returning to Work
Follow these tips to ensure a smooth transition
Confidence is not key to a woman’s success
Let’s look at why confidence is not the only key to a woman’s success.
From novelty to norm: the bumpy road to gender equality in tech
At what point will we no longer have “women in tech” panels, and just simply have panels with women on them, talking about the amazing things they do and know? Nicola Hazell is doing something about it.
I can’t do it all…and that’s OK.
It all starts with self-awareness…understanding ourselves. Really thinking about what am I capable of and what do I want to achieve.
Insights that come while watching my kids play
Good things come when professional women are given the opportunity and structured support to balance their family and work commitments.
4 tips for a successful return to work
Returning to work is challenging and requires a big adjustment for you and your family. However, with careful planning, open communication and the support of a strong network of friends and family, it can also be an exciting opportunity to regain your professional identity and continue on your career journey.
‘Bad parenting’ and ‘women’s luxuries’ – is that what you call it now?
Like many of you, I have a family and I have a career. The two are integral to my self-identity and I have learned lessons as a parent that no amount of time in the office could possibly have taught me.
Do senior roles ever come as flexible too?
Whether you are trying to make your full-time role more flexible, or you are applying for a promotion and proposing to work it part-time, flexibly or in a job-share arrangement, here are four keys things to consider.