When it comes to women in leadership, data from Deloitte in November 2024 shows there are just 23 female Chief Financial Officers in the ASX100. That’s a massive problem if we ever hope to see more women as CFOs, reports the Women's Agenda. I suppose many would say...
Ah, the holiday season! As the Aussie summer heats up, so too does the Christmas rush. For many workplaces in Australia, December brings unique challenges: deadlines tighten, office parties kick off, and year-end wrap-ups collide with festive obligations. But don’t...
Diversity in the modern workplace goes beyond race, gender, and ethnicity to include neurodivergence. Still, it need not be anything to fear. Big deal if the cognitive functioning of some is labelled as conditions such as ADHD and autism—let's look at the strengths of...
Working in harmony within a large workforce has its challenges. Diverse perspectives, competing agendas, and individual personalities can sometimes create friction. However, remember: we’re all on the same team, working toward a shared goal. When tensions arise,...
The narrative around AI often focuses on job loss, but in the short- to medium-term, AI will play a more transformative role by enhancing, rather than eliminating, human work. AI is rapidly advancing, so many roles will be redesigned to include new responsibilities,...
Implementing mentorship programs can provide businesses with a significant competitive advantage by fostering a more engaged, productive, and innovative workforce. As employees develop through mentoring, they contribute more effectively to the company, which leads to...
The most common, possibly out-of-date, interview question by an employer is… “Where do you see yourself in five years?” And, so many talents are dismissed for the job if they don’t nail this (old-school) question that is riddled with confusion, potential entrapment,...
As a recruitment consultant, it’s essential to recognise that pay transparency is no longer just a trend—it's a critical factor in building a fair and inclusive workplace! 💌 When companies are open about compensation, it helps close the gender pay gap, fosters...
There is A LOT of stigma in this industry about returning to a previous role or Boss; it’s like many will think you failed. Rubbish! Just check out Pip Edwards heading back as the new Creative Director to Ksubi, where she began her fashion career in the early 2000s....
Confidence is one of the most critical qualities that can set you apart in the workplace. It influences how you present yourself, how you interact with colleagues, and how you handle challenges and opportunities. However, building confidence doesn’t always come...
It’s easy to feel like we need to be constantly connected to our jobs, right? Most of the time, it’s a positive thing because we collaborate well in smaller teams, and it is a more fluid relationship (within limits of course). But if it's a larger organisation, we are...
It's now vitally necessary for any business trying to be stable and competitive to hold onto outstanding people. So what is the process for doing this? To nurture a devoted and driven staff, Deloitte is reporting on an "Adapting Benefit Package" that takes into...