“I love seeing how FlexBetter improves my work day, as well as my teams. We have a mutual understanding and respect that we each have our own unique ways of connecting our work deliverables and lives outside of work, to deliver quality results.” Learn more about Medibank’s FlexBetter program and how it benefits staff both outside, and inside work.
Employers
Women and careers: a story of choice
Erica Hardinge, Head of Security Enablement at ANZ, tackles some of the difficult questions on balancing parenting with a careers, “mummy guilt” and whether flexibility can really be viewed positively by society, workplaces and family units.
The pregnant pause: are attitudes changing at work?
Janet Yellen, the US Federal Reserve chair, recently gave a profound (and long) speech about women’s participation in the economy. She included a detailed history of women’s participation in the workforce since 1891 as well as an analysis of the factors which appear to be holding women back in the workforce today. In particular, Yellen highlighted the difficulty women…
FlexCareers welcomes ANZ
Today, ANZ joins FlexCareers’ network of flexible employers, and we couldn’t be more pleased. ANZ will be offering our community the opportunity to apply for a wide range of roles in multiple locations. From traditional banking to digital transformation and customer experience, the opportunities at ANZ are broad and exciting.
Looking for work? Here are some key things to consider in today’s supercharged job market.
In the first of our community series in partnership with Deloitte, Donna McLeod, Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition, discusses some of the key themes today’s job hunters need to be aware of.
Jonathan embraces Medibank’s flexibility to be the best dad he can be
Parenthood is easy and hard, fun and challenging, and has many highs and lows but most importantly, it is about spending time with your children and raising them in a happy and loving environment. Medibank’s Training & Facilitation Manager and father of one, Jonathan Millen understands the importance of a flexible workplace in being able…
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…
FlexCareers partner KPMG Australia announces appointment of first female Chair
Big 4 consulting firm and FlexCareers client KPMG yesterday announced the appointment of Alison Kitchen as its new National Chair. This is another huge step forward for Australia, particularly in an industry where men still dominate senior positions. Ms Kitchen joins a growing number of female leaders within professional services, including Deloitte CEO Cindy Hook,…
FWDay2017 – Flexibility is a State of Mind
This week saw the launch of the inaugural Flexible Working Day, it is an opportunity to celebrate and showcase how flexible working can benefit the community (check out the website www.flexibleworkingday.com) I thought I’d share my thoughts on the concept of Flexibility, what it means for me and how I use it. I’ve also included my…
#FWDay2017 – FlexBetter is not rhetoric; it’s genuinely there to be embraced
Today is the launch of Flexible Working Day, which provides us with an opportunity to celebrate and showcase how flexible working can benefit all employees and employers. Medibank’s own FlexBetter provides employees with a variety of options to help incorporate flexibility into their days. Justine Cain, Divisional General Manager of Medibank Health, actively uses FlexBetter in order to achieve…
#FWDay2017 – Flexible Working at Z Energy
Today is Australia’s inaugural Flexible Working Day and a great time to have a conversation about why this is so important. What is flexibility? Flexible working simply refers to better meeting the needs of individual employees by being flexible with where and when they carry out their work. While lots of the literature about Flexible Working…
#FWDay2017 – celebrating Westpac NZ’s approach to flexibility
As part of our support for Flexible Working Day 2017, FlexCareers will be showcasing some of the great work our clients in New Zealand are doing with regards to flexibility, and their commitment to offering flexible working arrangements as part of a broader strategy to increasing female participation in the workforce at leadership level. New Zealand…
FlexCareers welcomes Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers
FlexCareers this week welcome Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF) to our community of progressive employers. There are many reasons why FlexCareers is excited to partner with WesCEF – find out more here.
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.
Ecosystem of choices: uniting parenthood and career progression
As we head towards the opening of applications for Deloitte’s Return to Work program at the end of February, here is a bit more information on what it’s really like to work flexibly for Deloitte
Seize today as the perfect opportunity to reprioritise and refocus
Resolutions aren’t just for New Year’s Eve! Donna McLeod, Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition for Deloitte Australia on the importance of taking a break to step back and refocus, in order to achieve balance and forward motion.
‘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.
Dear CEOs – Stop Firing Pregnant Women
Enough is enough – let’s make 2017 the year that pregnant women stop getting fired! FlexCareers Chairwoman Rhonda Brighton-Halls open letter to Australian CEO’s and some sobering facts you should know.
How Business Owners Can Embrace Flexibility
How do we really get flexibility rolling?
