Event Highlights: “Are we heading for growth or recession?” with Shane Oliver
On Thursday, Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist at AMP, Shane Oliver, spearheaded our largest event on record. More than 400 people attended the webinar to hear how the economy is fairing globally and on home soil, and if we are trending towards growth or recession. We kicked off the event with a poll. […]
How to create a Personal Development Plan: A guide for finance and ESG professionals
As we step into the new year, it is an ideal time to reflect on your professional journey and what you desire to achieve over the next 12 months and beyond. One way to do this is to create a Personal Development Plan. In this article, we share why it’s important to design a clear […]
2023 recap: Our top 5 insights and takeaways
The past 12 months were defined by numerous economic headwinds. From rising interest rates, higher living costs, and diminished borrowing capabilities, business leaders grappled with balancing competing priorities. Despite these challenges though, the prospects for careers and income in the finance and accounting sectors in Australia remained positive. “The year has been another wonderful opportunity […]
A tight and resilient labour market — Finance & Accounting Salary Guide 2023-24
Australia’s labour market has been tight following the end of the pandemic, and it looks to continue on this trajectory. Interest rate hikes, increased cost of living and reduced borrowing capacity have all contributed to a challenging period for the economy. Despite this, the outlook for jobs and salaries in finance and accounting in Australia […]
Event Highlights “How can HR influence the Executive team and Board in driving positive change in 2024?”.
We recently hosted an enlightening HR event with a distinguished panel of senior HR industry leaders; Shilpa Walker, Chief People Officer at Hollard Insurance Australia; Steve Hill, Group Executive, People & Workplace at Aware Super; Wendy Lenton, an Executive Coach and Advisor who previously held People Director roles at Vodafone Australia, George Weston Foods, and nib Health […]
Event Highlights: ‘Will Australia have a recession or not?’ with Paul Bloxham, Chief Economist for Australia, New Zealand and Global Commodities at HSBC
Inflation is at a global high, but what does this mean for Australia? Will we have a recession or not? In our most attended session in the past 17 years, our special guest Paul Bloxham, Chief Economist for Australia, New Zealand and Global Commodities at HSBC, shared his take on the current economy, and what […]
Event Highlights: ‘The Power of a CFO: Overcoming Roadblocks, Embracing Opportunities and Cultivating Team Resilience’ with Barbara Galloon
The road to leadership is never plain sailing. We hosted a webinar with guest speaker Barbara Galloon, the Senior Finance Director of the Pacific Region for Avis Budget Group, who spoke authentically about the valuable, and often challenging, lessons she has learnt throughout her colourful finance career. She also shared what a CFO should be […]
4 myths about hiring refugees: addressing the gap in building a dynamic workforce
Although many Australian businesses say they want to hire refugees, a lot of them don’t. Based on a recent study on Australian companies conducted by the University of Sydney Business School and Crescent Foundation, this is mainly because companies feel they lack the knowledge and resources to go about hiring refugees. Migrants and refugees play a […]
From carbon neutral to nature positive: working towards a liveable climate with the business sector
On May 8, business leaders from different sectors came together to listen to Federal Minister for the Environment and Water The Hon Tanya Plibersek MP and newly elected NSW Minister for Climate Change, Energy and Environment The Hon Penny Sharpe MLC. It was the first time that the two ministers have come together publicly to […]
Event Highlights: ‘Rethinking equity, diversity and inclusion – the benefits of employing people with refugee and asylum seeking backgrounds’
Refugees and asylum seekers offer international skills and a wealth of knowledge that Australian companies and organisations can benefit from, though they are often overlooked by companies. In our most recent webinar, we heard from Dr. Karen Dunwoodie and Dr. Luke Macaulay from Deakin Centre for Refugee Employment, Advocacy,Training and Education (CREATE). They explained that […]