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Why businesses need neurodiverse employees like you
As a woman with ADHD, Rebecca Hawkins shares how her neurodiversity helps her in her construction role – and how FM Conway celebrates intersectional perspectives.
How to turn a graduate role into a purposeful career
When starting your career, climbing those first steps of the ladder can feel daunting. Kinsey McNamara at CleanCo shares her five steps to success.
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Celebrating the women powering Sydney Water’s future
At Sydney Water, engineering is more than just pipes, plants, and infrastructure - it's fundamentally about people. The organisation firmly believes that for our cities to thrive, their people need to thrive first. Every solution delivered improves lives across...
Meet three incredible women at the forefront of nuclear science, strategy & security
It’s not every day you get the opportunity to meet amazing nuclear scientists leading their field. From crisis response to global collaboration, these professionals act as behind-the-scenes protectors, supporting nuclear safety, compliance, and training for critical...
From FIFO to Fieldwork to Global Travel: Women are going places!
IGO | NetApp | Powerink | TBH Whether it’s a remote mine site, a regional community, or an international conference, women are carving out dynamic careers in roles that take them far beyond the office. Thanks to inclusive policies, supportive teams, and a growing...
How is inclusion shaping where and how women work?
From flexible work arrangements to leadership opportunities and family-friendly policies, inclusion is no longer a ‘nice to have’—it’s a must. Across traditionally male-dominated industries and emerging sectors alike, inclusive practices are transforming the...
Breaking the bias: Why we need to talk about the value of part-time workers
Part-time work is often framed as a compromise—a concession made by women seeking flexibility in a workforce that still treats full-time presence as the gold standard. Despite the growing demand for flexible roles, biases persist. Part-time professionals are...
How to be an authentic ally in the workplace this Pride month
Endorsed Employers: Accenture | CityFibre | Ericsson | NetApp | Powerlink | Stantec As Pride month arrives, organisations worldwide display rainbow flags and share messages of support for LGBTQIA+ communities. While these gestures matter, true allyship extends far...
Pride Month 2025: How to find a workplace with a true culture of allyship
Endorsed Employers: Accenture | CityFibre | Ericsson | NetApp | Powerlink | Stantec The workplace significance of allyship has never been more critical. Research consistently shows that when employees feel safe to be themselves, they experience improved well-being,...
5 guaranteed ways to develop a career you can stand behind
Are you motivated to have a meaningful career, grounded in purpose and connection with community? If so, there’s one sector you may not have considered: land development and renewable energy. Growing up on a small sheep and horticultural property just outside of...
Breaking the silence: How one company is making Menopause Matter
For too long, menopause has been a taboo subject – yet, it’s something that impacts a large portion of the population, and by extension, the workforce. But thanks to the leadership of one company and DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) advocates, the silence...