Family
Flexible work is the future
More and more people I talk to are looking for choice and control over their time and effort and it seems some employers are listening, but not...
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Family
Removing the motherhood penalty
Employers have an important role to play in helping Australia’s working mums. The WGEA data shows that Australia still has a way to go before they...
Diversity & Inclusion
Is work-life balance elusive? Or does it just mean something different to each of us?
The reality is that we all have parts of work and life that we want to change – it cant be “perfect” all the time. And that’s true! Trying to have...
Family
What’s missing from your job-search strategy? Here is my holistic approach
In this post, FlexCoach Karen Lewitton shares these easy to follow job-search strategies to give yourself the best chance of landing that perfect...
Family
Why flexible working is great for women AND men, AND great for gender equality
One of the key drivers in my life is social justice – equality for all. I marched passionately for same-sex marriage, and I continue to fight for...
Family
Working Parents – Without great support networks, we could never get the job done!
I admit I have asked myself 'Why?'. As in 'Why did I decide to have kids?'. I love them to bits but let's face it, parenting is hard. And it can be...
Family
Part-Time Career. Full-Time Happiness. How FlexCareers helped Natalie get the job of her dreams.
A talented Project Manager, who had taken a career-break for two years to raise a young family, Natalie felt it would be hard to find an employer...
Family
New baby, breastfeeding and returning to work as an apprentice in a new industry? No problem for this mum of three!
Mum of three Karina Kiley was pregnant with her daughter when she saw that FlexCareers employer partner Essential Energy was hiring for apprentice...
Family
This is why Flexibility and Work should never stop
Flexibility and flexible work have tremendous advantages, in particular for parents who want to spend time at home with teenagers.
Career Tips
Origin creates family-friendly workplace for fathers
Origin creates family-friendly workplaces for fathers to be able to play a more significant role in their children's life.
Family
Origin is the first energy company in Australia to provide breastfeeding facilities at remote and regional sites.
Returning to work after maternity leave is a stressful, and often emotional, time. It’s a whirlwind of planning and preparing, finding childcare,...
Family
Health Check: can stress during pregnancy harm my baby?
Women are vigilant about avoiding alcohol and smoking during pregnancy, but what about stress? Most pregnant women are aware of the advice to quit...