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...
In this post, FlexCoach Karen Lewitton shares these easy to follow job-search strategies to give yourself the best chance of landing that perfect...
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...
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...
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...
Mum of three Karina Kiley was pregnant with her daughter when she saw that FlexCareers employer partner Essential Energy was hiring for apprentice...
Flexibility and flexible work have tremendous advantages, in particular for parents who want to spend time at home with teenagers.
Origin creates family-friendly workplaces for fathers to be able to play a more significant role in their children's life.
Returning to work after maternity leave is a stressful, and often emotional, time. It’s a whirlwind of planning and preparing, finding childcare,...
Women are vigilant about avoiding alcohol and smoking during pregnancy, but what about stress? Most pregnant women are aware of the advice to quit...
Janet Yellen, the US Federal Reserve chair, recently gave a profound (and long) speech about women’s participation in the economy. She included a...
I’ve never described myself as brave. I feigned illness to avoid public speaking in Year 5 and still hold back tears of relief when a flight I’m on...