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 […]
November 24th, 2023
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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 […]
November 10th, 2023
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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 […]
October 27th, 2023
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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 […]
October 23rd, 2023
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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 […]
September 20th, 2023
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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, […]
September 15th, 2023
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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 […]
August 17th, 2023
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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 […]
August 8th, 2023
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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 […]
July 20th, 2023
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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 […]
May 30th, 2023