Jessica O'Brien

Understand the modern workplace. Learn from others. Build confidence. Inspire change. Our thoughts, insights and interviews empower these things and more. Together, we can better balance career and care.

Sadhana Smiles Calls for a Greater Return on ‘Choosing To Challenge’. We couldn’t agree more

Sadhana Smiles Calls for a Greater Return on ‘Choosing To Challenge’. We couldn’t agree more

March 25, 2021
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Human Rights, Diversity & Inclusion, For people leaders

“Choose to Challenge” is the theme of International Women’s Day this year, and it is a...

This International Women’s Day, your voice matters more than ever

This International Women’s Day, your voice matters more than ever

March 05, 2021
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Human Rights, Diversity & Inclusion, For people leaders

International Women’s Day in 2021 was always going to be a particularly galvanising...

The Problem with Returning to Work

The Problem with Returning to Work

February 23, 2021
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Parental Leave, Return to Work

Last week I caught up for a drink with a girlfriend, Sally (not her real name) who is...

How to Champion Change in the Workplace

How to Champion Change in the Workplace

February 23, 2021
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Ask Grace, Just for Dads, Healthy Masculinity, For people leaders

We’re all responsible for championing gender equity in the workplace, but it’s...

Worried your parental leave replacement will be better than you?

Worried your parental leave replacement will be better than you?

February 23, 2021
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Ask Grace, Parental Leave, Keeping In Touch, Pregnancy and work

The reality is, regardless how good your manager or your parental leave policy...

Think twice before asking same-sex parents these 11 questions

Think twice before asking same-sex parents these 11 questions

February 19, 2021
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Ask Grace, Human Rights, Healthy Masculinity, Diversity & Inclusion, For people leaders

We know that belonging is a fundamental, emotional need for human beings. And an...

Working from home or living at work: How to avoid burnout in 2021

February 12, 2021
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Ask Grace, Finding Joy in the Juggle, Return to Work, Flexibility

This will be far greater than the burnout we felt last year when, perhaps, it felt...

Re-imagining Flexibility in the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet

February 05, 2021
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Finding Joy in the Juggle, Human Rights, whativelearned, healthymasculinity, Flexibility, For people leaders, Case Studies

In March 2016, the NSW government committed to making flexible work a normal part...

What I’ve Learned: Sarah Giblin on knowing her value

November 25, 2020
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Finding Joy in the Juggle, Uncategorized, Parental Leave, Return to Work, Flexibility

Sarah Gilbin spends her time making sure everyone else at work is happy. Yet, only...

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