Liz had a successful fifteen-year marketing career at two of Australia’s leading companies. On the day she walked out the door to start a family, she planned a one year break with an expectation of walking back into work and picking up where she left off. Ten years later and four amazing children, she rejoined the workforce.
Women and Work
EEEK! – It’s a Career Gap!
All of these breaks in careers, are actually just life momentarily taking precedence over career. They all add something really cool to who we are, what we know, and what we can do
Connecting our Community: Meet Leah
Leah owns her own Law Firm which has allowed her the flexibility she needs to practice law and be a Mum two young boys. Leah’s perspective on the work/life balance is coloured by her IVF journey. While Leah experiences her own guilt of being a working Mum, she has some practical advice on how to keep the balance from tipping too far towards work.
Escaping the Corporate 9-5: Flexible Work vs Freelancing vs Working For A Startup – Which Is Best?
Bored of the corporate rat race? Dragging yourself out of bed getting more difficult each day? Game face getting rough around the edges?
Plenty of people thrive in the corporate world, but it isn’t for everyone. There never used to be much of an alternative.
Connecting our Community: Meet Lisa
Lisa is a busy full time worker and mum to two busy boys aged 5 and 3 years old. She bravely admits she feels guilty being away from her kids and would love a part time role.
Connecting our Community: Meet Becky
Becky is mum to two very busy dancing daughters 12 y.o. Jessie and 10 y.o. Kate. She is a member of the FlexCommunity even though she runs her own business.
Today. Better Than Before.
For us here at FlexCareers, today marks an exciting moment in our company’s short history.
The Future of Work
Our understanding of work is still hanging on to some old concepts. Rhonda Brighton-Hall, FlexCareers ChairWoman, explains what’s changing and why we can finally be optimistic.