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Why we do what we do: the Parental Leave Equality campaign 2018
As we look back on this busy and jam-packed year, we’re feeling a little proud of Parents At Work. Much of our effort this year has been campaigning to get the message of #ParentalLeaveEquality out there – and we know from our work with employers that we have paved the way for introducing better…
Read MoreInspiring Women in Law Who Did It Anyway – Belinda Harvey Interview
LISTEN HERE READ the transcript here In celebration of International Women’s Day 2018 and the #PressforProgress theme we interviewed Belinda Harvey who is one woman doing it her way – in an industry that is renowned for making it exceptionally difficult for women to make it to leadership positions. Belinda who is Partner at International…
Read MoreAddressing the ‘motherhood penalty’: Make dads more than an ‘optional extra’ in parental leave policy to close the gender equality gap
The number of working parents – particularly working mothers – continues to rise and yet the number dads taking parental leave persistently isn’t budging – with only 2% of Australian dads taking parental leave. “An investigation by the Diversity Council in 2014 found raising children accounted for ‘a 17% loss in lifetime wages for women’.…
Read MoreJob hunting tips
Are you struggling with job hunting? Perhaps you’re returning to the workforce after parental leave, or simply searching for that dream job that suits you? Satisfying the skills and experience needed for the job, building that stand-out resume, and nailing your interview can feel like an impossible mountain hike. We provide 10 applicable tips…
Read More3 skills working parents and their managers must develop
Working parents need 3 core skills to ‘thrive’ at work and at home: Adaptability, Flexibility and Resilience. We’ve all heard the expression “Got a job to do? Give it to a busy person (aka: mum).” But just how much can one busy ‘hands on’ mum or dad handle before the juggling balls begin to fall…
Read MoreDesign your life in 6 simple steps? We interview the author that explains how
Listen to the podcast here Read the interview with Gill McLaren here Recently our CEO, Emma Walsh, interviewed Gill McLaren, author of Think, Plan Live; a step- by- step workbook and coaching guide to defining and designing your best life. In today’s busy lifestyle, the core of life design is working out what you want,…
Read MoreBalancing work and family: Tips for single fathers
Single fathers today face a deeply rooted social bias that calls into question their ability to meet the demands of parenthood. It’s a prejudicial view that’s been around for decades. The New York Times reported 30 years ago on a study which found that single dads felt discriminated against because of an image which vilified…
Read MoreReturning to work after a career break? Introducing the Deloitte Returnship Program
Listen to the podcast here Feel like it’s time to re-start your career? Last year, Deloitte Australia launched the highly successful Returnship Program – a back to work employment program designed for talented candidates who have taken an extended break or leave from their career. Parents At Work proudly partnered with Deloitte to deliver the…
Read MoreLeading Career Development All the Way– Inside Deloitte’s Return to Work Program
Listen to the podcast here Last year Deloitte Australia launched the highly successful Returnship Program – a back to work employment program designed for candidates who have taken an extended break or leave from their career. The program is back by popular demand with applications open until February for the 2018 intake. A first of…
Read More2018 – The Year of Sharing the Caring?
As I close out for another year, in fact my 10th year running Parents At Work, my wish for 2018 is the same as it’s been for the last decade: I hope next year will be easier – the juggle I mean – for families everywhere. That is my New Year’s Resolution. How can I, my…
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