Support

Caring and supportive coworkers

You might be drawn to warm, tight-knit environments where people naturally look after one another. In these workplaces, team members tend to celebrate successes together and step up during challenging times. The culture typically centres around genuine collaboration and camaraderie, with regular opportunities for meaningful connection. Work flows through shared efforts, creating an atmosphere where supporting colleagues becomes a natural part of daily operations.

Companies that care about support

Employment Hero Employment Hero is an Australian tech unicorn with world-class software, helping small to medium-sized businesses manage HR, payroll and productivity. We currently work with over 80,000 businesses worldwide.

REA Group REA Group is not your average digital media business. From humble beginnings in a Melbourne garage more than 20 years ago, today REA Group is one of the great Australian start-up success stories. With more than 3000 people working across 3 continents, we’re re-imagining what’s possible and delivering exceptional experiences to both customers and consumers every day. We help people at every stage of their property journey – from buying & renting to mortgage broking services, to unparalleled data.

BBC The BBC is the world’s leading public service broadcaster. We’re impartial and independent, and every day we create distinctive, world-class programmes and content which inform, educate and entertain millions of people in the UK and around the world.

Macquarie University Macquarie University is recognised globally for its pre-eminence in key research disciplines, as well as producing graduates who are among the most sought-after professionals in the world. Since our foundation in 1964, we have aspired to be a different type of university: one unbound by ivory towers and sandstone walls. Rather, we are focused on fostering collaboration between students, academics, industry and society, encouraging all to traverse the boundaries of their own perspectives and effect change.

Norton Rose Fulbright Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm - providing comprehensive legal services to leading corporations and financial institutions worldwide. Our team is made up of over 3,000 lawyers across more than 50 locations, including London, New York, Toronto, and Sydney. The firm serves clients across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Australia, Africa, and the Middle East. Guided by global principles of quality, unity, and integrity, Norton Rose Fulbright we're recognised for our client service in key industries such as financial institutions, energy, technology, transport, life sciences, and consumer markets.

Unilever Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best. Our portfolio ranges from nutritionally balanced foods to indulgent ice creams, affordable soaps, luxurious shampoos and everyday household care products.

Finder Finder is Australia’s most-visited financial comparison website. It provides clear and simple comparisons for a wide range of products and services including credit cards, home loans, health insurance, utilities, mobile plans and more. We operate in over 35 countries and has over 4 million visitors to the website each month, as well as over 400,000 app users.

Aha!Aha! provides world leading product development tools — Aha! Roadmaps, Aha! Ideas, Aha! Notebooks, and Aha! Develop — which are used by more than 700,000 builders. Product teams rely on their expertise, guided templates, and training programs via Aha! Academy to be their best. The business is self-funded, profitable, and 100 percent remote.

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Support and ways of working

Here are a few things you might expect if you’re working as part of a team that values support:

Mentorship program to support new hires and junior team members
Frequent team lunches, celebrations and social outings
Open-door policy that encourages transparent communication
Peer recognition program to celebrate achievements and contributions
Team-based goal setting and problem-solving sessions
Wellness initiatives like group fitness classes or mindfulness sessions
Volunteer days where the team supports local community causes.

Interview questions to ask about support

Want to know if the team you’re talking to cares about support? These interview questions can get you started.

What types of team-building activities or social gatherings do you organise?
How do you make sure new starters are onboarded?
Can you share a recent example of how the team works to support each other?

Frequently asked questions