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– the biggest ever participating When it came to workplace “We’re so pleased to have found
cohort from any organisation adjustments, the systems that her, and that she’s decided to stay
doing the program since it began made the most difference to Anh – what a bonus!” said Diane.
in 2005,” said Isabel. were already in place, including
BHP’s flexible working policy for As for Anh, she’s delighted they
“The interns loved the fact staff, which proved invaluable found each other too.
that the BHP hosts got them for Anh.
stuck into real work and real “Stepping Into has been a
projects and the hosts loved “BHP’s flexible working policy has wonderful experience, and the
their drive, enthusiasm and their been fantastic and allowed me to learning curve has kept me on my
contributions to the team.” work at my full capacity,” said Anh. toes. I’m just so thankful to have
had this opportunity.”
Diane said Anh quickly found Anh made such a positive impact
her place in the team, navigating in her time at BHP that what
new processes and systems with started as an internship position
confidence and delivering quality has turned into a year-long part-
work, which soon saw her working time role.
beyond an intern’s level.

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