This article originally appeared on Medium.com. Written by Gabrielle Pelicci. When I scroll through my newsfeed on Facebook or Instagram, there are lots of glamorous photos of wellness entrepreneurs lounging on their laptops in their perfect apartments or doing inversions at sunset on a rocky beach. Yes, there is plenty of travel and major time spent on
This article originally appeared on Medium.com. Written by Irene Au. The same day UX Magazine published a QuickPanel on Women in Tech, featuring comments from Indi Young, Christina Wodtke, and Brenda Laurel, and me, I had dinner with a high ranking executive at a large well-known tech company. When the topic about women in tech came up, he
This article originally appeared on Medium.com. Written by Brooke Faulkner. For some of us, we love utilizing data and numbers in an engaging format because it’s always enjoyable. So the potential of doing so in a professional arena is the best case scenario; it provides challenges and enjoyment in equal measure. Not only that, but the numbers
Achieving a work-life balance is no easy feat. Technology makes us constantly accessible, blurring the lines between our personal and professional lives. Since we can work anytime, anywhere, it can be difficult to switch off with an onslaught of competing demands. Our devices also hinder productivity; studies show we spend up to 4 hours a
We often associate the world of banking and trading with men. Historically, it has been an industry heavily dominated by male leadership. When faced with an ‘old boy’s club’ like this, it’s even harder for women to get ahead. Women need to be twice as good as their male peers to make their name in
Body language is at work in all aspects of our lives. Unspoken communication can say as much as the words that come out of our mouths. In the workplace, it’s especially important to understand how body language operates and the things we may unwittingly be communicating. Women particularly find it hard to stamp their authority
This article originally appeared on Medium.com. Written by Nikki Jenkinson. The Continued Fight for Pay Equity Lisa Wilkinson set the internet on fire last night with her shock and immediate departure from Channel 9, reportedly because they were unable to reach a decision in relation to her demands for equal pay. Gender pay disparity is
This article originally appeared on HRD Australia. Written by Sharon Ardley. Sharon Ardley looks at how HR leaders can help address the gender imbalance in higher levels of management by working with women – and organisations – to help them secure these roles. It is clear there is a gender imbalance in executive level positions
History books are dominated by powerful male leaders, and even today we're a long way from reaching gender equality. However, not all of History's powerful leaders are men! Some of the greatest leaders in history are fearless females. Here are some of the women who have led the way and rightly earned a place amongst
Making sense of your potential can be tough and confusing. What’s most difficult is that it’s different for everyone. There’s no ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution for figuring out what to do next. For instance, perhaps you’re feeling stuck or uncertain about where to take your career? If that’s the case, then you’ll need to reflect on what
