Anna O'Dea

Anna O'Dea

Prahran, Victoria, Australia
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  • Motherhood Penalty
    Mar 27, 2024

    Motherhood Penalty

    Are mums hiding their babies to land jobs in 2024? Women have come a long way in the workplace to achieve equality…

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  • Employee Loyalty
    Feb 5, 2024

    Employee Loyalty

    Employee loyalty is a term that is tossed around a lot in the workplace. What does it actually mean in this day and…

  • Your Pay Rise Was Denied, Now What?
    Jan 29, 2024

    Your Pay Rise Was Denied, Now What?

    It’s incredibly tough to be rejected for a pay rise during your annual review. You’ve worked 38-40+ hour weeks for your…

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  • Working With the Enemy
    Jul 19, 2023

    Working With the Enemy

    In our personal and professional lives, we will all meet & develop relationships with people that we don’t necessarily…

  • Surviving Workplace Burnout When You Can’t Quit
    Nov 9, 2022

    Surviving Workplace Burnout When You Can’t Quit

    The Covid-19 pandemic has caused many of us to pause, reevaluate and think about what we REALLY for our future. We have…

  • Paid Parental Leave: The new currency of 2022/23?
    Oct 3, 2022

    Paid Parental Leave: The new currency of 2022/23?

    Last week, I felt that I needed some answers from the public. Over a short period of time, several of my senior-level…

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  • Feeling Undervalued at Work? Read These 3 Steps!
    Aug 29, 2022

    Feeling Undervalued at Work? Read These 3 Steps!

    Even if we love a job, working without recognition can leave us feeling disengaged and lowers our self-esteem…

  • How Do I Effectively Transition From Friend to Manager?
    Jun 15, 2022

    How Do I Effectively Transition From Friend to Manager?

    A vent over a coffee is a pastime across industries for a reason. There’s plenty of studies researching the benefits of…

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  • LinkedIn Top Voice 2018 - Australia

    LinkedIn

    The 2018 LinkedIn Top Voices list features the top Australian members whose posts, articles, videos and comments are driving engaging conversations. These are the professionals who, by sharing their unique insights, spark the kind of conversations that make everyone better informed.

    The award is measured over a 12-month period, from mid-September 2017 to mid-September 2018.

    What she talks about: Recruitment expert O’Dea writes about the workplace, career progression, and relevant…

    The 2018 LinkedIn Top Voices list features the top Australian members whose posts, articles, videos and comments are driving engaging conversations. These are the professionals who, by sharing their unique insights, spark the kind of conversations that make everyone better informed.

    The award is measured over a 12-month period, from mid-September 2017 to mid-September 2018.

    What she talks about: Recruitment expert O’Dea writes about the workplace, career progression, and relevant training, networking and event opportunities. But it’s side project the #LeadingLadies series that O’Dea is most passionate about. “We talk about burnout, bullying, discrimination, the pay gap and more,” she says.

    Favourite conversation starter: O’Dea teamed up with Beam Australia’s Stephanie Reuss and Victoria Stuart to discuss harnessing hidden talent pools through workplace flexibility. “It’s about finding ‘hidden’ talent pools looking for work, from parents and carers to millennials with side hustles,” she tells LinkedIn Australia.

    What’s not on her LinkedIn profile: “I'm an ambassador for YGAP’s Polished Man campaign for the second year running, to raise awareness and end violence against children.”

  • Optus Businesswoman of the Year 2018

    Optus

    Anna was a finalist in the Optus My Business Awards 2017 Businesswoman of the Year category.

  • LinkedIn Top Voices 2017 - Management & Workplace

    LinkedIn Top Voices - The Must Know Writers on LinkedIn

    The 10 must-know members weighing in on everything from sexual harassment in the workplace to work-life balance.

    The only Australian female awarded in the LinkedIn Top Voices 2017 Management & Workplace category.

    Anna O'Dea | Owner & Founder, Agency Iceberg Recruitment & Leading Ladies
    What she talks about: According to this Melbourne-based recruitment expert, “nothing is off-limits” — not even controversial topics like gender equality or how to create a transgender-inclusive…

    The 10 must-know members weighing in on everything from sexual harassment in the workplace to work-life balance.

    The only Australian female awarded in the LinkedIn Top Voices 2017 Management & Workplace category.

    Anna O'Dea | Owner & Founder, Agency Iceberg Recruitment & Leading Ladies
    What she talks about: According to this Melbourne-based recruitment expert, “nothing is off-limits” — not even controversial topics like gender equality or how to create a transgender-inclusive workplace.

    2017’s most interesting news story: “The same-sex marriage debate and the Australian government’s decision to put the issue to the people as a survey,” O’Dea says. “The conversations that this survey has encouraged have been at times heartbreaking, frustrating and disappointing — and also heartwarming and inspiring.”

    What she’s watching in 2018: “Sexual harassment allegations in work environments have plagued 2017, and it’s another story that will (rightly) continue to develop and unfold in 2018. How industry and employers react to the stories being shared by victims and the changes put into place will be something that I’ll be watching and supporting.”

  • Optus My Business Awards 2016 - Workplace of the Year

    Optus My Business Awards 2016

    Agency Iceberg was a Finalist in the Optus My Business Awards 2016 Workplace of the Year category.

  • LinkedIn Top Voices 2016 - Marketing & Social Media

    LinkedIn Top Voices - The Must Know Writers on LinkedIn

    LinkedIn Top Voices 2016: The 10 must-know writers in marketing and social media.

    The only Australian female awarded in the LinkedIn Top Voices 2016 Marketing & Social Media category.

    What she writes about: O’Dea, a recruitment expert in her native Australia, publishes a hit series through her company called “Leading Ladies” that explores issues as diverse as sexuality, paternity policies, equal rights and workplace bullying. “I am a firm believer that if employees see that it’s…

    LinkedIn Top Voices 2016: The 10 must-know writers in marketing and social media.

    The only Australian female awarded in the LinkedIn Top Voices 2016 Marketing & Social Media category.

    What she writes about: O’Dea, a recruitment expert in her native Australia, publishes a hit series through her company called “Leading Ladies” that explores issues as diverse as sexuality, paternity policies, equal rights and workplace bullying. “I am a firm believer that if employees see that it’s OK to be themselves, and that it’s one of Iceberg’s values, they will feel more comfortable bringing their authentic self to work,” she says.

    Her favorite post: “‘Managers aren’t always promoted for leadership or people skills,’” an interview with a NYC PR executive that shined a light on a sensitive issue. “When Suzanne Tonks discussed bullying in the workplace and called employers accountable for openly discussing the issue, our inbox was flooded with emails from job seekers and employees alike applauding us for shining a light on this issue,” says O’Dea.

    The story she thought would be big in 2016 that wasn’t: “Job sharing is still disappointingly perceived as ‘too hard’ for many employers,” says O’Dea. “Sharing a role between two high performers will deliver results as well as contribute to a more diverse workforce with a more advanced skill set. Despite research indicating performance will be higher, it’s still not happening.”

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