By Liz Hardie, GO1.com There is little debate that women are still under-represented and unempowered in the workforce; the numbers tell the story. Although we’ve seen improvement in recent decades, … [Read more...]

It’s 2019, and while feminism, equality and diversity are high on the agenda, there is still a number of industries crying out for women to work in. It is not only specific industries, but there is a … [Read more...]

We live in an age where being busy is cool. It’s a sign of success. It shows that you’re valued. It’s a way of life. But, being busy can be harmful for your health. Because when you’re always on the … [Read more...]

When it comes to the career, the goal for most is to maintain a steady upwards trajectory. If you’re not advancing, you’re stagnating. However, it’s not uncommon to find those who have taken that next … [Read more...]

Over the next two Saturdays, young women around Australia have the opportunity to learn life changing entrepreneurial skills at a free seminar, Ignite Your Dreams, being conducted at Melbourne’s … [Read more...]

Congratulations to Curtin University second year double degree law and journalism student Rebecca Stacy, who has won the inaugural Australia’s Next Top Lawyer Essay writing Competition, sponsored by … [Read more...]

If ever you want to have a great work experience, you should stop focusing on the negatives. Instead, look more at how you can improve yourself. Stop doing these things to be more mindful at work and … [Read more...]

Frustrating, irritating and exasperating are just some of the feelings you can experience when you don’t get the promotion you feel you deserved. All of these feelings are multiplied exponentially … [Read more...]

By Rolf Howard, Managing Partner, Owen Hodge Lawyers Losing your job is a miserable experience, whether you were expecting it or not. While finances are a top of mind concern, losing your job may … [Read more...]

Across almost every sector, the most obvious route for career progression is a move from entry-level work into management. Whether you work in medicine, engineering, or more creative fields, upward … [Read more...]

Everything has to be perfect. Demanding the highest quality of everything you do is an honourable approach in a working environment. It’s fair to say that you want your customers and your managers … [Read more...]

At this time of the year, you may feel on wind down mode as you start to look forward to your holidays and relaxing. But in fact, now presents the perfect opportunity to refresh your career goals and … [Read more...]

Pictures are worth a thousand words but to tell something they have to be presented in the right way. Just like being a fan of online slots, it is difficult to become a food photographer if you are … [Read more...]

There is a job boom in Australia. Even more, there is a boom in jobs for women. More than two-thirds of jobs (332,000) have appeared for them over the past 12 months. Yet, this topic is quite … [Read more...]

Are you sick of trailing behind the other people in your workplace? When you see other people overtaking you and getting promoted before you get a chance, it can be incredibly frustrating. That’s why … [Read more...]

Long gone are the days where people mock the choice to delve into a creative career, where once there were jokes about starving artists, now there are masses of people trying to land a significant … [Read more...]

By Rolf Howard, Managing Partner, Owen Hodge Lawyers Rebel Wilson recently won a $4.6 million defamation claim against publishers Bauer Media. Woman’s Day and Australian Woman’s Weekly had claimed … [Read more...]

Harassment is defined by the Australian Human Rights Commission as unlawfully treating a person less favourably on the basis of particular protected attributes such as a person’s sex, race, disability … [Read more...]

An Australian-first initiative that will empower over 3,000 young rural and remote women is launching at Parliament House today. Country to Canberra is driving over 15,000km from May to August … [Read more...]

These days, plenty of people have been talking about the robot "invasion" taking over industries around the world. From automated and self-serve checkout counters to manufacturing and certain jobs in … [Read more...]

Rachael Turner trained as a classical pianist and operated a music school for 10 years before realising her true passion for construction. Bringing a derelict home back to life through restoration … [Read more...]

In the early 1800s, gender equality was something about which no one had ever heard. A woman’s place was quite emphatically at home caring for her husband and children, and the concept of her heading … [Read more...]