Top 5 Australian companies with the best paid time off policies
In the hustle to build a fulfilling career, the importance of genuine paid time off cannot be overstated. It’s not just about the quantity of days; it’s about quality – a well-rounded policy that considers your need for rest and rejuvenation. Close your eyes and picture this: a workplace that not only values your time …
Nirtek’s Guidewire for Unstable Plaque Detection – Finding Ticking Time-Bombs to Prevent Heart Attack
Cardiovascular Disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, responsible for one third of all global mortality. Of these fatalities, a staggering 85 per cent are attributed to heart attacks and strokes1. In Australia, heart attacks alone account for nearly one in 20 deaths – this equates to a heart attack claiming a life every …
Exa Product Development granted Research Service Provider Status by AusIndustry
For a third year, Exa Product Development has become a registered Research Service Provider (RSP No. 127391). Our clients may be eligible to claim the R&D Tax Incentive for research and development activities performed by our team. Exa has been vetted by AusIndustry, on behalf of Innovation Australia, as being capable of providing scientific or …
The myths and realities of being a woman in STEMM
Women aren’t as good at math as men. WRONG! There is no evidence to suggest that men are better at math and science than women. In fact, studies have shown that girls perform just as well as boys in math and science in early education. Women aren’t as interested in STEMM subjects as men. WRONG! Many girls …
Smart50 Workplaces 2023: What can these Top Performers teach you about hiring and retention?
Developed in partnership with Employment Hero, Smart50 Workplaces sought out to find and recognise the hiring and retention strategies of 50 great Australian SME employers. Today, we’re pleased to reveal our inaugural Smart50 Workplaces list, brands of all stripes working hard to understand the employment landscape and put their people first. Topping the list were …
Exa Product Development Wins Smart50 Workplaces 2023 Flexibility, Work-life Balance and Hybrid Work Category
Category Top Performer: Flexibility, Work-life Balance and Hybrid Work Founders: Stephen Leahey, Sarah Bardwell Headquarters: Abbotsford, Victoria Year founded: 2017 Employees: 5-20 Industry: Professional services Website: exapd.com Operating as a hybrid workplace, Exa Product Development says: “We truly understand that flexibility means different things to different people.” It sets “reasonable business hours”, which are 7am-6pm, and trusts its team members to …
Equitable Workplace Awards — Exa Product Development recognised as ‘Representative Leadership’ category winner
WORK180’s International Women’s Day Summit 2023 wrap-up It was a day of thought-provoking discussion and open conversations backdropped by the stunning Melbourne city-skyline as we launched our first International Women’s Day Summit earlier this week. While every day is International Women’s Day for us here at WORK180, the summit was an amazing opportunity for us …
Inclusive workplace cultures: How to tell if it’s the real deal
Diversity and inclusion have been spoken about for a while now. But while we’re finding some companies make real progress and drive change, others only pay lip service, and the lived experience of employees doesn’t match the company line. But let’s start with what diversity and inclusion even are. Diversity is the mix of people that …
Exa Product Development is now a Certified B Corporation
When we asked the team at Exa Product Development to describe their business in a few short words they said, “we create positive impact through engineering and consulting”. More specifically, they provide expert electronics, firmware, and software engineering services to start-ups and multinationals from varying industries, including medical, utilities, energy, and government. Exa Product Development pride itself …
Shared responsibility parenting at Exa Product Development
Sitting down with WORK180, Nick Wadsley reflects on leadership and shared responsibility parenting. It’s often (incorrectly) assumed that flexible work is just for women. Which means it’s assumed they do all the child care at home. But for Nick Wadsley, sharing the responsibility – and sharing the care – is extremely important. He uses Exa’s …
Exa Product Development listed in “Best companies to work for if you’re a woman in STEMM”
Joining team members from Toyota, Coles Group, Afterpay, and more, women of Exa share their stories. Exa Product Development’s inclusive team, flexible work environment, and commitment to learning and professional development have been recognised by WORK180. Joining team members from Toyota, Coles Group, Afterpay, and more, Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Val Barber-Axthelm and Embedded Software …
Crafting code for social impact
Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Valerie Barber-Axthelm sat down with WORK180 to share her history and learnings with other women. From smartwatches, to factory robots, to climate control in your home, everything has software behind it. We caught up with Valerie Barber-Axthelm, Senior Embedded Software Engineer and Product Development Consultant at Exa Product Development. Valerie is …
WORK180 endorsement – why it matters to our team
Exa’s “blank slate” is an opportunity to redefine what it means to be an engineering consultancy. As a product development consultancy, Exa is committed to providing expert guidance, unique perspective, and ground-breaking, commercial solutions for our clients. Diversity of thought is the foundation for delivering these commitments while enjoying the journey as a team. While …