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Working part-time helps Glenn Badke, finance manager at The Recognition Group, be a more involved parent
As more people have the opportunity to work from home, many parents are restructuring how they work to achieve a better balance between the needs of their job and family.
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Working from home gives Sandie Lane, account director at Recognition, more time with her family
Age: 50 Number of kids: 3 Age of kids: 8, 10 and 13
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Routine and exercise are important when working from home, says Michelle Taylor, senior account manager at Recognition PR
Age: 38 Number of kids: 1 Age of kids: 10
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Establishing goals and listening to your gut are important when deciding to go back to work, says Laurel Grey, senior digital analyst at RSM Australia
Age: 36 Number of kids: 1 Age of kids: 8 months
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How having a supportive team helps account director, Roberta Marcroft, maximise her work-life balance
Your age: 50 Number of kids: 2 Age of kids: 11 and 13
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A second-generation working mum: How connecting people and creating value positioned Autodesk’s Deb Manning for a global role
Deborah Manning is the senior manager for global programs and promotions at Autodesk. Deb’s marketing experience spans more than two decades, during which time she’s also raised two children.
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Raising a son with special needs takes grit, according to law firm partner Karyn Reardon
Karyn Reardon is a partner at HWL Ebsworth Lawyers in Brisbane. She has been named in Best Lawyers™ Australia as one of Australia’s best lawyers in the field of construction/infrastructure law. Karyn’s eldest son, Flyn, is physically and intellectually impaired. We spoke to Karyn about the unique challenges of raising a special needs child.
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Maternity leave is an opportunity to reflect on your life, and career paths, says Karen-Maree Griffiths, Head of field sales and trade marketing, Allen & Unwin.
Name: Karen-Maree Griffiths Your age: 50 Position: Head of field sales and trade marketing, Allen & Unwin Number of kids: 2 Age of kids: 12 and 8
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Kathryn Volter, cardiac scientist and territory manager at Boston Scientific, discusses women in science and the benefits of organisations giving their employees autonomy
Kathryn Volter, territory manager, Boston Scientific Age: 40 Number of kids: 2 Age of kids: 5 and 7 This week the world recognised International Day for Women and Girls in Science. We met with Kathryn to discuss what it’s like to be a mother and professional in this field.
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Kerry Capsanis, head of brand and marketing services at the University of Sydney, talks about the importance of openly asking for work flexibility and spending more time with the kids
Kerry Capsanis, head of brand and marketing services, University of Sydney Number of kids: 1 Age of kids: 4.5
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Strong leadership, openness, and passion are crucial for career fulfilment, according to Griffith International director Heidi Piper
Heidi Piper, international director, Griffith University Age: 51 Number of kids: 2 Age of kids: Isabella, 18 and Andrew, 15
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Samantha Betzien reflects on the value of saying yes even if it doesn’t seem like the right time
Samantha Betzien is a partner at top-tier law firm, Minter Ellison, where she has worked for more than 21 years. Her focus is on employment and industrial relations, and she’s a nationally-recognised expert in work health and safety.