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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  • Mental health

    What your company needs before hiring an ESG professional

    The demand for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) experts is booming across all professional services as organisations ramp up efforts to meet ESG obligations. It’s not surprising given the indisputable business benefits. The sector however, has grown faster than the market can keep up with, creating a widespread race for talent. In this article, we […]

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  • refugee and asylum seekers

    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 […]

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    Honing your leadership skills now to help you get promoted later

    Senior leaders and HR professionals are always on the lookout for employees that exhibit leadership skills and qualities. Succession planning is a constant conversation that happens within companies, especially now with a skills shortage in Australia. When filling leadership positions, HR companies will often look internally before going out to market for an external hire. […]

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