The SheEO Blog

Managing upwards is an art well worth learning in the business community, I can personally attest to that! I think it is especially important for women to learn how to manage upwards well, especially with a male boss who may not have the same experiences, expectations or challenges you have.   Read More

New findings from a global study by Employer Brand International confirm that if you want the best people for your business, you need to focus on who they are, and what they want then trust a general recruitment drive to lure them in. And if you’re after women, you really need to target  Read More

At a recent conference where I spoke with Ged Kearney, the new ACTU president here in Australia, Ged announced how terrified she is and has always been of speaking. This has not stopped her taking on such a major national role with major public profile.  Ged went on to explain how, as a little girl at the age of 6, she had to sing at the bar of her father’s pub. She said she was very shy and hated every minute, but she survived. Many of us have some experience we ‘survive’, but possibly without the best execution. At an unconscious level we remember the strategies for that performance and keep regurgitating them into our adult and work lives. We keep surviving. Read More

Sometimes the tips to get ahead can be nowhere near as formal as we expect. But this one, about socializing more with your boss and male coworkers is straightforward and easy to action.  Read More

It doesn’t seem like long ago that employers were deploring social networking sites as time wasters, and adding Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to their blocked sites list faster then we could keep in touch then we could add our peers to our online networks. But recruitment firm Robert Half has discovered the employment benefits on “ego surfing” your social networking presence is worth it. Read More

Working in the modern world is a stressful endeavour. The day begins with a shriek from our alarms clocks closely followed by the rush to get to work on time and then dealing with staff / colleagues / bosses and the every demanding work load and timelines. But for women these stresses are even more acute: add in dropping the kids off,  doing the groceries, making dinner, picking the kids up etc it’s no wonder we often feel as though we are running to stand still. All this stress is bad (we all know it) and it affects our mood as well as our ability to perform at our peak in the workplace. Someone wise once said sometimes it’s easier to add things in that takes things away, this seems the only option in a society where things just need to get done. So what can you do to help reduce stress in your life? Read More

I have accepted an invitation to speak at the 2010 Women's Summit being held by the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development, Malaysia on 8-9 December this year. This conference offers a platform for women to discuss workplace issues and my job will be to bring new ideas to participants on what women can do to improve their career prospects and position themselves for success - including dealing with the perennial issues of work-life balance and networking effectively.  Read More

Now before you give me a serve for posting a blog with this title, consider this: research from Center for Work-Life Policy published by business insider shows that among director level/professional women 15 percent sleep with their bosses and 37 percent get rewarded for it with a promotion or some form of career progression. Read More

Today, women make up just over half of Australia’s total population. More women than men are now educated at secondary schools and universities, and more women than men graduate from university with bachelor degrees. Women have made significant contributions to every aspect of Australia’s development including its society, culture and economy. However, women in Australia still have to battle institutional and social barriers as they struggle for equality of opportunity especially in the workplace.pect of Australia’s development, including its society, culture and economy. However, women in Australia still have to battle institutional and social barriers as they struggle for equality of opportunity Many women take a career break to look after their children or other dependents and the more time they take out of the workplace the more daunting it can seem to get back to work.  Most women may feel they do not have the relevant skills for the ever changing job market, or can’t identify what type of organisation might employ them. They may be unsure about how to update their resume or how to prepare for an interview. Concerns about finding adequate childcare or flexible working hours can sometimes prevent them from taking up employment once again even if they have previously had very successful careers.  Read More

The Australian Institute of Company Directors Boardroom Report recently published their 8^th Volume and the opening article was “Tips for Aspiring Women’s Directors”. There is definitely an increasing amount of conversation, articles and insights being shared about gender diversity, hopefully the ASX guideline changes was the tipping point for the business community to face our woeful female representation head on. You can find a range of director specific resources and great articles, and become a member here. Read More