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 […]

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  • promotion to c-suite

    Why you missed out on that promotion — Three key reasons

    The trajectory of your career has been leading you in the direction of the C-suite for some time. When the time came to sit for an interview however, you didn’t land the promotion, leaving you rocked and confused. Securing a C-suite position in today’s world is no longer reliant on industry knowledge and your financial […]

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  • Event Highlights: “Building Mentally Healthy and Safe Hybrid Teams” with Graeme Cowan

    We recently hosted a fantastic event with Graeme Cowan, Team Resilience Expert and Founding Board Director of R U OK? on how to build mentally healthy and safe hybrid teams. As well as sharing his own inspiring journey with us – he also provided some astonishing statistics and actionable insights on how we can better […]

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  • CSO

    The rise of CSOs — What they do and why it matters

    The role of the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) is changing dramatically across industries and organisations. While their roots traditionally lie in corporate social responsibility, today’s CSOs are at the forefront of integrating Environmental Social Governance (ESG) issues into corporate strategy and fostering sustainable practice.  In this article, we explore the evolving role of the CSO, […]

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  • organisational culture

    How to avoid a toxic organisational culture in the NFP sector

    A toxic work culture in a not-for-profit (NFP) organisation might look different to a toxic work environment in the corporate sector. Nevertheless, NFP organisations are not immune to workplace politics, micromanagement, and bullying, despite wanting to make a positive difference in the world. In this article, we discuss the kind of toxicity that is disguised […]

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  • CFO career lessons

    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 […]

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  • digital accessibility

    How to make your workplace accessible to all — 5 best practices for digital accessibility

    Over the past few years, we have adopted a wholly digital way of working. We have swapped pencil and paper, whiteboards, and in-person meetings for equivalent digital tools like online conferencing, virtual management systems and Apps. In doing so, we have discovered that our digital world — just like our physical world — comes with […]

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  • myths about hiring refugees

    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 […]

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  • Mental health

    Why prioritising your mental health is essential to your career

    When work is satisfying and rewarding, it is one of the best ways to enhance your wellbeing. It can provide structure, purpose, and connection. It can also be an important way to contribute to your independence, your family, and your community. On the other hand, poor quality work and working environments that demand excessive workloads, […]

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  • 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 […]

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