Welcome to the new ways of working: flexibility, trust and empowerment 2021 Future of Work Special Report The pandemic has given people a taste of a more flexible working life. And they like what they’ve seen. In July and August 2021, when
Premium Insights and analysis Australians don’t want to blow up their democracy, they want to save it. Commonwealth, state and local government working together is key to repairing the democratic vessel November 29, 2019 By Terry Moran Editors' Picks Australia’s federalist system of government is complex and frequently criticised. Yet it is a model which is likely to stay. Terry Moran AC, chair of
Consultants' working on public policy does not threaten democratic accountability August 2, 2019 By Martin Bortz Features It is an interesting time for consultants to the Australian government. As Bernard Keane has pointed out, federal parliament’s Joint Committee of Public Accounts and
Partner Content Privacy and consent: Winning the trust of consumers and citizens April 9, 2019 By Maria Katsonis The need to win the trust of citizens and consumers over the use of their data is critical to the transition of the Australian economy
Why startups don’t bid on government contracts September 4, 2017 By Tom Burton Case studies Startups are revolutionising nearly every segment of the US economy, but the federal government has remained relatively untouched. This is not owing to a lack
Australia Post delivers on Digital iD™ July 19, 2017 By Julian Bajkowski Engagement The wait for a digital identity solution that works across channels and across government and business is over, with the launch of Digital iD™ from
Window on the workforce: how to keep an eye on HR February 12, 2016 By Agnès Audier Features Still think that a career in government service offers the security of a job for life? Think again. In the United States, for example, the
Strategic planning: don't fire staff you need — plan ahead February 8, 2016 By David Donaldson Career Advice Budgetary challenges and an ageing labour force mean strategic workforce planning will have to play a significant role in the public sector in coming years, notes a
Tom Burton: time for a radical view of government August 10, 2015 By Tom Burton Features The internet is now rapidly moving into its third and possibly most radical phase, where we are seeing massive platforms emerge, define and drive the
Not enough chiefs: why agencies struggle to recruit digital leadership July 14, 2015 By Stephen Easton News Everybody’s trying to make sure they aren’t being left behind as the digital revolution reshapes society and the economy. The importance, number and seniority of