Public sector leadership awards finalists announced
Medical cannabis and a World Heritage bid are among the policy areas represented among the finalists for this year's IPAA Victoria Leadership in the Public Sector Awards. Read More
Author: David Donaldson
What do different generations want from work?
There are plenty of stereotypes about what the different generations want out of work, but on the big questions there's actually little difference, say experts. Read More
What does neuroscience say about being a better leader?
Cambridge neuroscientist Dr Hannah Critchlow recommends a few key tips for managers to improve the wellbeing of their staff -- and their own wellbeing too. Read More
Movers & shakers: who’s replacing the new secretaries
It's already been decided who is taking over from the two Victorian DPC deputies elevated to secretary level. Plus the latest federal appointments. Read More
DEDJTR to split as new secretaries named in post-election shakeup
Victoria's Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources will split into two new departments, the state government announced on Thursday as its full cabinet lineup was released. Read More
Greg Wilson, Gill Callister and Richard Bolt resign as MOG rumours fly
Gill Callister, Greg Wilson and Richard Bolt, the heads of Victoria's education, justice and economic development super departments, have announced their resignations ahead of post-election machinery of government changes. Read More
Burnout in the workplace: when there’s nothing left in the tank
Many people don't pick up on the warning signs of burnout before reaching crisis point. An organisational psychology expert identifies six "pain points" that can lead to burnout. Read More
Remaking performance management
Most organisations' performance management systems are unpopular and ineffective. How can they be improved? Read More
Kalisch: data integration ‘the new statistical frontier’ but funding cuts holding ABS back
Data integration is giving government a clearer understanding of everything from Indigenous life expectancy to commuting, says Australian Statistician David Kalisch — but cuts threaten data quality. Read More
Census 2021 questions: internet access out, chronic health in
The ABS wants to test out eight new topics in the next census to reflect a changing Australia. Read More
‘Policy made on the run does not have a good track record’, says the brain behind Grattan
Governments aren't doing the research needed to underpin rigorous policy development, worries Grattan Institute CEO John Daley. He discusses selling reform, what's driving populism and the big policy priorities for the next few years. Read More
‘Not one’ community is poverty-free
A new online ‘poverty atlas’ produced by VCOSS and economic modelling firm NATSEM gives a clearer picture of what poverty looks like in different communities. Read More
NZ Social Development replacement named
Debbie Power has been named as the new head of New Zealand's Ministry of Social Development. Read More
Workplace rumours: how should organisations respond?
Rumours are a normal part of workplaces in times of change, but when handled poorly can be damaging. What can organisations do about them? Read More
‘We’ve seen it before’: what secretaries talk about during leadership spills
The release of secretaries' board notes from the prime ministerial spill provide an insight into what APS mandarins talk about when their ministers are falling around them. Read More