The one change that could land you that promotion

by · Australian Financial Review

Rachael BoltonWork and careers reporter
May 6, 2026 – 7.26am

When Renate Crollini was negotiating the contract for her new job, she made an unusual request – that the remote role be made an on-site one.

That decision surprised her new boss, but it also laid the groundwork for a rapid advance. After only a month with the company, she was promoted from program lead to general manager of Tech Ready Women.

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Rachael BoltonWork and careers reporterRachael Bolton is a veteran technology and culture reporter who covers the work and careers beat at The Australian Financial Review. Send her tips about workplace culture, artificial intelligence, layoffs or other work-related issues via the encrypted messaging platform Signal (@RachaelBolton.01). Email Rachael at rachael.bolton@afr.com

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