Communicating confidently and effectively in the workplace can be a challenging experience when all too often a woman’s voice is drowned out, overridden, or ignored. This can have serious consequences … [Read more...]
The Woman behind Australia's first Job Share Recruitment Agency
With many years of experience as an Executive Recruitment Consultant under her belt, Endi Frydman launched OneJob TwoMinds, Australia’s first job share recruitment and coaching agency that specialises … [Read more...]
Tips for avoiding work injuries
Safety in the workplace is a joint responsibility. Prevention of injuries is the legal responsibility of employers but every worker can play a role. From looking after your own welfare to looking … [Read more...]
Basic Essay Writing Tips for Australian Students
Essays are, in a word, tough. Students often find the prospect of sitting down, sorting out reference material, generating arguments and then finally crafting the essay, an arduous task. There are … [Read more...]
Equal Pay Day 2016: Women work 14 months to earn men’s average annual income
Today, Thursday 8 September 2016, is Equal Pay Day in Australia, marking the amount of time from the end of the previous financial year that women must work to earn the same pay as men. Using Average … [Read more...]
First Career Steps For A Young Woman In Australia
How can you land a job at the all important job interview? How can you pass it with style and chic? What will your first steps be? Find the answers here. A Woman In Business: Where Can You Start? The … [Read more...]
Are Women Better at Forex Trading than Men?
As feminists, we believe in equality between the sexes, yet we’ve all heard a friend or acquaintance at some point lament how different (and how much better) the world would be if women filled the top … [Read more...]
Does gender pay gap really exist in the business world?
Surveys conducted in the last couple of years have shown that the number of women enrolling at universities is on the rise. Since 1999 there has been an increase by 64% in the number of female … [Read more...]
Australian Employer fined $52,000 for unfair treatment of working mother
Australian Employer, Roy Morgan Research, has been fined $52,000 after denying a working mother returning from maternity leave flexible working hours and making her position redundant. It was … [Read more...]
How to Declutter and Refresh Your Workspace for the new financial year
We all know how a cluttered working environment can stress us out more than the actual workload, leading to feelings of anxiety. But, according to Clinical and Coaching Psychologist and Founder of the … [Read more...]
What workplace rights do women have when negotiating a pay rise?
Many employees find the subject of salary difficult to broach with their manager, especially women. Recently, a survey from Earnest– a lending company in San Francisco, titled The Nuances of Job … [Read more...]
5 Powerful LinkedIn Marketing Tips for Landing a Job
LinkedIn is one of the most utilized social media channels for job hunting and referrals. Boasting 433 million users, LinkedIn is rapidly growing and will grow more since it was purchased by tech … [Read more...]
Essay Writing Activities for ESL Students
It is not a secret that English is the international language nowadays. Everyone is supposed to speak English as it is the language of education, business and trade and of course the Internet. What is … [Read more...]
How one Australian artist who was told she’d never succeed is proving the critics wrong
From a young age, most of us are encouraged to chase our dreams. However, this wasn’t the case for artist Megan Adams, who was discouraged time and time again and told that it was impossible to have a … [Read more...]
Women in Power advancing the progress of women in the construction industry
Award winning small business owner and advocate for women in the construction industry, Tammy Stanton, has launched 'Women in Power', a not-for-profit association helping to advance the progress of … [Read more...]
Are women starting to break through professional poker’s glass ceiling?
What could be more stereo typically male than a game of poker? A group of unsmiling men gathered round a table in a darkened room, intent on cleaning each other out, whatever it takes. Well that may … [Read more...]
Need workwear for the office? Check Out these Australian and International Fashion Retailers
Click Frenzy Mayhem maybe over for another year, but you can still can pick up a bargain on clothing, shoes and accessories for the office from these fashion retailers in Australia and overseas. With … [Read more...]
Inspiring Women Working in Construction
While the recent boom and incredible projects worldwide on the horizon are cause for celebration, the construction industry has a long way to go towards promoting a fairer workspace for men and women … [Read more...]
Can employers in Australia force women to wear high heels in the workplace?
Recently, a receptionist at the UK arm of finance firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers was sent home without pay after refusing to wear two inch heels in the workplace. On the other side of the world, a … [Read more...]
Mothers Day is an opportunity to promote flexible work arrangements
Mother’s Day is a great reminder for employers to promote a healthy work/life balance for mothers through flexible working arrangements. According to McDonald Murholme Lawyer Francessca Lee, the … [Read more...]
Dr Kay Patterson appointed as the new Age Discrimination Commissioner
The Attorney-General, Senator George Brandis has announced the appointment of Dr Kay Patterson (pictured) as the new Age Discrimination Commissioner. Dr Patterson will replace outgoing Age … [Read more...]
How to tackle gender discrimination for women in top-tier positions
There has been a large spotlight on the gender pay gap topic recently and making any positive change on the issue has proven difficult. The research report, Gender Equity Insights 2016: Inside … [Read more...]
8 Interview Tips For Recent Graduates
So you’ve graduated from university, polished up your resume, applied for some roles and – congratulations! – scored yourself an interview. You’re on your way to landing that job. But the hard work … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Why Mess Is Making You Less Productive
A cluttered desk makes for a cluttered mind - and the same goes for a cluttered inbox, desktop, filing cabinet, or daily schedule. The unproductivity of untidiness can threaten our careers, happiness … [Read more...]
‘Three Things Our Girls Must Know’ about high school, career and business
I will never forget your big almond watery eyes six months into your first year of prep school as you looked up at me and asked "How long does school go on for mummy?" I didn't have the heart to tell … [Read more...]
A Manifesto to Defend the Role of Women in Science
Because women in science have the power to change the world, the L'Oreal Foundation in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) have launched a … [Read more...]
A Day In The Life Of A Funeral Director
When we lose someone we love, it only feels right to commemorate and celebrate their lives in every way we can. For decades, I’ve led an all female team of funeral directors who’ve made it their … [Read more...]
5 Quick Ways to Make Your Linkedin Profile Your Biggest Advocate
We’re all a little time poor when it comes to keeping up with social. There’s Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and every other kind of platform to enjoy. But who’s got time for another profile … [Read more...]
Get paid what you're entitled to by checking pay rates for working over Easter
Australia's Fair Work Ombudsman, Natalie Jamies, is urging both employers and employees to check the pay rates and entitlements that apply to their workplace for the Easter long weekend. “Whether you … [Read more...]
Employer in Australian Tech Industry offers employees six months paid parental leave
REA Group, the company behind realestate.com.au has launched one of the most innovative parental leave schemes in the Australian technology industry, offering employees six months paid parental leave … [Read more...]
Australian Government announces new program to push single parents into the workforce
From 1 April 2016, parents of young children who are receiving the Centrelink Parenting Payment will be forced to participate in ParentsNext, a new government program designed to push single parents … [Read more...]
DDB's "Talent Has No Gender" campaign – an example of why we still need an International Women's Day
If you're looking for a reason why we still need an International Women's Day in western societies, in 2016, you need look no further than the male dominated advertising industry. From the same … [Read more...]
Research says the Gender Pay Gap begins in High School
A University of Melbourne study of high school subject choices reveals that girls are less likely to choose science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) subjects than boys, despite many … [Read more...]
Bureau of Meteorology predicts a Sunny Future for Female Meteorologists
In 2016 women aren't just presenting the weather, they're also providing the forecasts. According to the Bureau of Meteorology, almost 50 percent of graduate meteorologists are now women, compared to … [Read more...]
Research reveals women earn less than men at every stage of their career
Ahead of International Women’s Day tomorrow, Westpac has released research today that reveals Australia has a gender earnings gap of $123.4 billion a year. The research shows women earn less than men … [Read more...]
Adore Beauty promoting Inspirational Women with 'She Works Wonders'
One of Australia's most successful female entrepreneurs, Kate Morris, is launching a new campaign to celebrate inspirational women across Australia. Launching tomorrow, on International Women's Day, … [Read more...]
Freelancing an untapped option for mothers looking for flexible work
Stephanie Slattery had a feeling that once she and her husband started a family, she was going to want more flexibility and less time in an office. For much of her career as a graphic designer, she … [Read more...]
Debbie Bradly chooses People-Centered Career with Samaritans
Debbie Bradly, a Senior Support Coordinator for the Samaritans Foundation in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley in New South Wales, has worked in the Disability Services Sector for the last 20 … [Read more...]
International Women's Day Debate 2016: 'Men and women – equal at last?'
Now in its 19th year, The International Women’s Day Debate returns to Australia this week, to reignite debate around the topical question: ‘Men and Women - equal at last?’ Kicking off the … [Read more...]
Gender Pay Gap wider at the top with women earning $100K less than men
A new report released today by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) reveals that among top tier managers in Australian organisations, men are paid on average $100,000 more per year than … [Read more...]
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