Guide launched to help multi-faith workplaces be inclusive Wednesday August 14, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Culture The Diversity Council Australia has developed a guide explaining how workplaces can address a range of common faith-related queries, and giving pointers to balance issues… Read more
Labor promises APS gender-blind recruiting Tuesday May 14, 2019 By David Donaldson Federal 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
How can APS leaders become adept at leading through change? Wednesday February 6, 2019 By The Mandarin, Jane Gunn and Lauren Jackson People & Capability 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… Read more
Peter Woolcott on probation: APS managers must put new public servants to the test Friday January 18, 2019 By The Mandarin Australian Capital Territory 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… Read more
Do outmoded government workspaces discourage talent? Here’s what to fix Wednesday April 18, 2018 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology 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… Thursday March 22, 2018 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology 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… Read more
Audit ambit: more scrutiny on federal contract deals Friday March 16, 2018 By Stephen Easton Features 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… Read more
Paying for credibility: 'Don't you need a logo on it?' Friday February 23, 2018 By Stephen Easton Features 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… Read more
No evidence to support APS staff cap, no idea how many contractors fill the void Tuesday February 20, 2018 By Stephen Easton Features 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… Read more
Management development programs in the workplace: do we know if they really work? Monday June 26, 2017 By Julian Bajkowski Career Matters 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… Read more
