
Is this job right for me? 8 questions to ask yourself
What are some of the questions you should be asking yourself before and after a job interview to make sure you come away from it knowing whether it’s the right career opportunity and fit for you?

Things you need to know when negotiating your salary
In this article, we will discuss when you should justifiably ask for a pay rise; the benefits of non-monetary rewards; and the ‘5 C’s’ for successful outcomes during tough salary negotiations.

How to network effectively
Networking is the most effective means of accessing the hidden job market. Here we share some valuable tips for great networking.

Empathy with an edge – The makings of great leadership
An empathetic leadership style instils confidence within an organisation and team. It immediately builds a level of trust and fosters a strong team culture.

Coronavirus & your career: job seeking during the COVID-19 crisis
The coronavirus is changing the way we work, with an increased push towards virtual working practices. Don’t let this deter your job search. Check out our tips on how you can take control of your career in these changing times.

How to build more resilient, caring and inspired teams during a pandemic
The key to building more resilient, connected and inspired teams during a pandemic all comes down to one key factor: care. Leadership resilience expert Graeme Cowan shared his thoughts on how we can all do this, in one of our recent webinars.

Creating connected teams: how to bring out the best in each other
The performance of your team depends on three things: the health and diversity of your team members, the strength and health of their relationships and their ability to adapt over time. Learn how to create more connected and collaborative teams by tapping into these three areas.

3 ways you can build more resilient teams
Leadership and resilience expert, Graeme Cowan shares his top tips on how leaders can build more resilient teams at work and why it starts with care.

The benefits of ESG: how to be profitable & purpose driven
Companies with high ESG scores are outperforming their competitors, attracting top talent and profiting from acting more sustainably. Learn more about the benefits of ESG.

3 myths about job interviews (and how to tackle them)
When trying to secure a new role, finance and accounting professionals often receive conflicting and out of date advice about the interview process. In this article we debunk 3 myths about job interviews and teach you how to tackle these misconceptions head-on. You must tick every box Trying to ‘tick every box’ can stall […]

1 page CV summary for networking
Your 1-page networking CV should be succinct and compelling. This handy template shows you all the essential elements you should include.

5 ways senior professionals can stand out in the finance jobs market
The impact of COVID, including the shutdown of Australia’s borders, has generated a demand for top talent in finance and accounting, the likes of which we have not seen before. The finance jobs market, in turn, has been heavily skewed in favour of candidates, with a vast array of opportunities and competitive remuneration packages on […]

Event highlights – Business: It’s only human, with Simon Rountree
How do we keep our workplace connected, engaged and motivated in these tricky times? This was the central question of our latest webinar event, ‘Business: It’s only human’, where Tour De Cure CEO, Simon Rowntree, led us through a highly stimulating and thought provoking session on the real value of building stronger human elements and […]

How you can have greater influence as a finance leader
How we think influences how we process and use information we receive. Using the Whole Brain Thinking approach, you can get a better understanding for other people’s thinking preferences, which in turn will help you to have greater influence as a finance leader. Learn how.

Supporting staff to return to work after COVID-19
As social distancing restrictions begin to ease, employees may have a mixed response about returning to the office. It is critical for business leaders and HR departments to listen to concerns and keep their staff motivated and informed of changes as they prepare to return to work after COVID-19.

How reverse mentoring can help you build a successful team in finance
Reverse mentoring offers many benefits in the workplace. Check out our tips on how you can successfully build reverse mentoring into your organisation.

Taking control of your finance career during COVID-19 and beyond
As COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease, there is likely to be an increase in confidence from employers and employees, and more opportunities will be out there. Now it’s about making yourself stand out and securing the best role for you.

The top 3 myths about moving from the commercial sector to a not for profit finance job
The NFP sector has changed a lot in the last 5-10 years and old misconceptions still abound. In this article we uncover the top 3 myths about moving from the commercial sector into a not for profit finance job and the reality behind the myths.

The importance of inclusion and wellbeing at work
What happens when inclusion is not included as part of the onboarding process and what can you do to foster a more inclusive, motivated and positive team environment? Check out these top tips.

How flexibility can support gender equality in the finance workplace
Over time, society continues to make steady progress on the age-old issue of gender inequality. Despite this, however, the current gender pay gap in Australia remains at a significant 22.8%, according to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). In addition to this, only 56% of employers report to have taken action on identified pay gaps. […]

Successfully managing the first 90 days remotely
Tips for creating a successful onboarding experience for new staff in these current times where remote onboarding has become the new normal.

Event Highlights: “Leadership as an anchor of an ever-changing workplace” with Maja Palenka, Co-Founder & Director of Juggle Strategies
Read the event highlights from our event with Maja Palenka, Co-Founder & Director of Juggle Strategies “Leadership as an anchor of an ever-changing workplace”. Event Summary Great leaders attract the best talent and seize the greatest opportunity, whilst allowing space for staff to feel psychologically safe and be themselves. In this event, we explored […]

Taking control of your career during COVID-19
Five key steps necessary for you to take control of your career during COVID-19.

What are Competency-Based Interview Questions and how can you prepare for them?
Behavioural or Competency Based interviews (CBI) are very common these days and quite different to your standard interview.

Event Highlights: ‘Is Modern Slavery Legislation Delivering Results in Australia’
We recently hosted a discussion group with Daisy Gardener, Director of Human Rights at Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR). “Is Modern Slavery Legislation Delivering Results in Australia” Below are some of the key takeaways that were discussed. The Modern Slavery Act requires large companies or business with consolidated revenue of $100m or more to […]

Improving diversity in the workplace – 5 actions you can take
What is Diversity in the Workplace? It might seem complicated, confusing, overwhelming and even touchy to some, and that’s because it is. Diversity is a complex and multifaceted topic that requires some undoing on both a collective and an individual level. Diversity in the workplace means to appreciate differences between individuals and acknowledge how their […]

Event Highlights: ‘I get that climate change is a problem. What do I do as a CFO or Board Director in my business?’
We recently hosted a discussion group with Daniel Gocher, Director of Climate & Environment at ACCR and Lindsay Soutar, REenergise Campaign Director of Greenpeace Australia. ‘I get that climate change is a problem. What do I do as a CFO or Board Director in my business?’ “How CFO’s can lead their businesses to take advantage of […]

How To Keep Staff Engagement During Organisational Transformation and Change
Disruption during transformation With COVID causing continual disruption across the last two years, as well as creating new ways of working and interacting with customers, organisations have had to put their best foot forward and adapt in order to continue operating as smoothly as possible. It’s not surprising then that, whilst many projects have been […]

Event Highlights: Lee de Winton ‘Leadership in a Complex Environment’
Lee de Winton, Chair, Forum on Western Sydney Airport presented at our event recently. The topic for this event was ‘Leadership in a Complex Environment’. Lee spoke about her personal journey managing crisis and situations and people throughout her career within the military. Whilst in the military, Lee served in Afghanistan, Iraq and Sudan in […]

NFP Event Highlights: Penny Lovett, Chief Human Resources Officer for The Salvation Army
Penny Lovett, Chief Human Resources Officer for The Salvation Army presented at our NFP event recently. The topic for this event was ‘Transformation in a not for profit organisation and the lessons learned along the way.’ Below are some of the key highlights from this great event. To successfully navigate change and transformation, organisations need […]