Why normalising parental leave is good for men and women

Parental leave is about parents. Not just women. At Circle In, we want to help organisations move the conversation from working mothers to working parents. This is why we are excited to read the Bain & Company and Chief Executive Women’s seventh report on gender parity in Australia.
Hillary Mitchell negotiated flexible working in the construction industry

Hillary Mitchell is not afraid to chase her dreams—whatever it takes. Like a true warrior she graduated her bachelor’s degree with honours while working and raising her firstborn as a single mother, overcame her battle with cancer with tenacity and optimism, and while recently on parental leave after the birth of her second child, negotiated […]
The Personal Styler’s top 5 styling tips for working mothers

Hey, hardworking mums. Hands up who jumps for joy every morning when she opens her wardrobe? Most of us love the idea of being an always fabulous, fashion-forward working mother, never having to compromise on style just because we’re a parent. But in reality, we all struggle (if only sometimes) to find something to wear […]
The mental load – Collaboration with Officeworks

In this video, One Roof owner Sheree Rubenstein sits down with Jodi Geddes and Kate Pollard, co-founders of Circle In and Alison Hardacre, co-founder of HealthKit to talk frankly about the ‘mental load’ and the struggle of the juggle. This video was filmed at One Roof, Melbourne’s leading co-working space for female-led businesses.
Making the most of your time

If anyone knows how to make the most of her time, it’s the indefatigable Natalie Nunn; Agency Director of GIANT Management modelling agency by day, PhD researcher and mum of a boisterous toddler (also by day…and night!). Natalie’s top three tips for getting more done in less time really resonated with us. You’ll be bookmarking […]
Natalie Nunn, Director of leading modelling agency, GIANT Management, uses flex to live the dream

When people ask Natalie Nunn, Director of leading modelling agency GIANT Management, to describe herself, she usually jokes that she’s a 1950’s housewife trapped in the body of a modern-day career woman! Natalie adores being a mother, wife, cooking dinner, baking birthday cakes and exploring the world with her family, but at the same time […]