People with strong networks and good mentors enjoy more promotions, higher pay and greater career satisfaction.

Source: McKinsey Quarterly, 2008

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Orijen in the media

A joint initiative between computer maker Dell and the Australian Government intended to recognise individuals and organisations striving to help women rise through the Australian Public Service's ICT ranks last night announced the program's inaugural award winners at a dinner in Canberra. 

Public sector employees working to progress the role of women in ICT have been recognised for their achievements in the inaugural Women in ICT Awards. 


RAIA Bulletin (excerpt) - Jan / Feb 2007

NAWIC NSW News December 2006

Architecture Australia - Nov / Dec 2006

 
 

Give and Take - Australian Financial Review - 8 Sept 2006
It's the hot career tool, but does mentoring really work? 
 
Top IT Chiefs will provide 12 months of mentoring in a new program. 

Women on Boards - Targets and Quotas


Financial Standard - Boardrooms lack female directors


Mentoring in the media

Mentoring is a great way to provide the framework for the sharing of corporate history and development of the future executive management pool. 

Business coaches not just for corporate high-flyers, they can benefit any enterprise. 

Mentoring is a two-way street but it can improve your chances of success. 


Women & workplace issues in the media


Women Hedge Fund Managers outperform men Dec 2009


Backlash: Women Bullying Women at Work - New York Times - 9 May 2009

The Female Advantage - The Boston Globe - 3 May 2009

Women's Employer of Choice List Grows to 111 - HR Daily - 18 Mar 2009

Centred Leadership: How Talented Women Thrive - The McKinsey Quarterly - Nov 2008

Top Tips for Women Returning to the Workforce - Femail - 29 Aug 2008

'Stupid Curve' Sidelines Women's Careers - The Age - 19 Jul 2008
T alented women are being wasted in and lost from the workforce, the head of the government body promoting equal opportunity says. 

Balancing Act - Sydney Morning Herald - 6 Jul 2008
L ess than 20 per cent of mothers are fully functioning at work and fulfilled at home, a new report says.  

Paid Maternity Leave on the Rise But Too Many Miss Out - EOWA Media Release - 26 May 2008

Companies are introducing new initiatives to retain women. 

Working women find new ways to keep their careers on track while juggling jobs and family. 

Secrets to Staff Retention - Daily Telegraph - 20 Aug 2007
The secret to retaining valued staff has less to do with money and is more about creating an office culture people enjoy being a part of.