Labor promises APS gender-blind recruiting
Labor will introduce name-blind recruiting in the Australian Public Service in an effort to reduce bias in hiring if it wins government. Read More
Australian Public Service
How can APS leaders become adept at leading through change?
Leading reform, transformation and change are increasingly a normal part of the everyday role of leaders in the APS. But are they adapting their leadership style? Read More
Peter Woolcott on probation: APS managers must put new public servants to the test
Managers need to make the most of the probation period for new employees to reduce the chance of having to deal with unsuitable staff members down the track, the Australian Public Service commissioner advises in a reminder that the recruitment process continues long after the position is filled. Read More
Do outmoded government workspaces discourage talent? Here’s what to fix
Could the public sector ever deploy systems so good they actually make people want to work for it? Business already has. This is what counts. Read More
Can your online credentials get stuffed? A quick guide for government…
Job losses aren’t the only dark side of automation. Account takeovers powered by credential stuffing are fast becoming the new black for cyber attackers hitting government. Read More
Audit ambit: more scrutiny on federal contract deals
The federal audit committee is gearing up for round two of its inquiry into the messy world of contractors and consultants, as the auditor-general prepares for a yearly look at related issues. Despite all the sound and fury, it's hard to see much changing. Read More
Paying for credibility: ‘Don’t you need a logo on it?’
Why do public servants need to use consulting firms so much? And how can you be a skilled buyer of consulting? Senior officials tell their side. Read More
No evidence to support APS staff cap, no idea how many contractors fill the void
Politicians want AusTender to be more than it is. Finance officials warn expanding it into a full expenditure reporting system would be better served though annual reporting. Read More
Management development programs in the workplace: do we know if they really work?
Sound evidence on the effectiveness of Australian management educational programs can be hard to find. That’s prompted QUT to conduct a three-year study across all states and territories utilising the Public Service Management Programs (PSMP). Here’s a short tour of what we know so far… Read More