The importance of job interview attire is often undervalued. However, the way you look in a job interview can greatly influence how the interviewer perceives you. For example, dressing up gives the interviewer the impression that you really care about …
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Could universal childcare boost women’s workforce participation?
There’s no doubt women’s participation in the workforce is improving. However, many believe that more needs to be done to address this issue. For some, universal childcare is seen as a silver bullet to encourage more women into the workforce. …
Feeling stuck in your career? What are the signs of career limbo?
Do you ever feel stuck at work? Or do you feel like you are not getting what you want out of your career. You may be experiencing what experts call career limbo. So what is career limbo, what are the …
Peter Dutton backflips pledging to maintain flexible work rights
Are you a public servant who works from home? There’s good news with Opposition Leader Peter Dutton ditching his plan to remove flexible work rights for Canberra-based public servants. Under his plan, they would have been forced to return to …
Australians broadly supportive of gender equality in the workplace
Recently, a global backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives has emerged. In the US, President Trump scrapped Diversity, Equity and inclusion programs in Federal Government departments, which were designed to increase women’s participation in the workplace. Among members of …
Why you shouldn’t solely rely on social media career advice
Most of us are regular users of social media. But should you rely on social media for career advice? New research indicates that three-quarters of workers are relying on social media for career-related information. This figure rises among younger generations, …