The top five mistakes new managers should avoid
You won’t get it right all the time, but you can avoid these common pitfalls to become the effective leaders of tomorrow in future-fit organisations.
Crisis management 101: Why the buck should stop with the CEO
The reality is that if the CEO is to go in the wake of a crisis, a clean-cut is most often the best way forward – for both the former CEO and the company.
Five actionable steps to unleash your influence quotient
As business owners and executives, understanding the nuances of influence and cultivating your influence quotient can unlock doors, forge partnerships, and drive real change.
ASIC chief preaches “tough love”, says being a director isn’t easy and isn’t meant to be
Being a company director is tough and a wave of incoming regulations is unlikely to make it any simpler, ASIC chair Joe Longo says, but following some basic precepts can help corporate leaders stay compliant with the rules.
BioPak CEO Gary Smith wins 2024 EY Australian Entrepreneur of the Year award
BioPak co-founder Gary Smith has been awarded the title of 2024 Australian EY Entrepreneur of the Year, recognising his efforts in the compostable packaging industry.
Labor’s ‘Working for Women’ strategy to involve more women in decision-making
A new five-year action plan under Labor’s national ‘Working for Women’ strategy offers a whole-of-government roadmap for gender equality.
The five key ingredients that make leadership training worthwhile
What managers need to know before spending money and time on sending their staff off to leadership training.
How a five-minute chat paved the path from an intern to the managing director for Samantha Sakr
When one of Australia’s youngest managing directors Samantha Sakr decided to take the leap from intern to seize a permanent position at Taurus Marketing, it was prompted by a five-minute conversation.
Building rockets and bridging gaps: Gilmour Space’s approach to pay equity
Gilmour Space CEO Adam Gilmour talks about the WGEA pay gap data and how the company focuses on meritocracy and same pay for the same job.
Pet Circle, peak accounting body reveal how they eliminated their gender pay gaps
In a sea of concerning gender pay gap data, a select few businesses are reporting equity between their male and female employees -- and a handful of those have shared what it takes to approach equal pay within the workplace.
What leaders can learn from the Woolies interview train wreck
Here are five key lessons to ensure leaders don't drop the ball under pressure – whether that’s in a difficult conversation, a tense meeting, a media interview, or a public presentation.
Trust issues: 38% of Australian workers say they don’t trust their employers
Australian workers also expressed concern about burnout, with 87% reporting burnout in the past 12 months.