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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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  • ESG is becoming crucial for companies. Key trends:

    We are seeing ESG factors becoming increasingly integrated into business strategies and operations. Some notable trends and considerations that are likely to shape the ESG landscape for companies in the coming years include: Regulation and Reporting: The Treasury’s mandatory climate-related financial disclosure rules would apply to the largest Australian companies for the reporting period commencing […]

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  • 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 […]

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  • 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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    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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    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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    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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