Record number of government bodies in Sydney’s 41st Mardi Gras
New South Wales government bodies turned out in record numbers for the 2019 Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade. Read More
Diversity
Workplace bullying remains high among Tasmanian public servants
A recent survey of 8675 state public servants returned a mixed bag of results suggesting workplace bullying, stress and struggles to maintain a good work-life balance are persistent issues. Read More
Four APS inclusion strategies in the pipeline for 2019
The key to normalising inclusive work practices in the public service is through initiatives that are tangible, leader-led, team-based and responsive to the local challenges of each department’s 'social system'. Read More
APS diversity and gender equality contributions honoured at 2018 awards
The second annual Australian Public Service Diversity and Gender Equality Awards were presented yesterday morning, highlighting how all levels of the public service can contribute, not just organisation leaders. Read More
How Victoria plans to triple opportunities for public servants with disability by 2025
The Victorian government has released a 21-point plan to increase representation of people with disability in the public sector from 4% to 6% by 2020, and 12% by 2025. Read More
APS Diversity & Gender Equality Awards: nominations closing soon
There are 10 days left before nominations close for this year's Australian Public Service Diversity and Gender Equality Awards, now in their second year. Read More
Diversity, discrimination, bullying and harassment: APS returns to the data
The Australian Public Service Commission is months away from publishing its first update on 2014 workforce data suggesting public servants with a disability report twice as much bullying and harassment at work as their peers. Read More
In conversation with Erma Ranieri, South Australia’s Commissioner for Public Sector Employment
In this episode I am joined by Erma Ranieri, South Australia's Commissioner for Public Sector Employment. Read More
Proud to be an ally — how public sector leaders participate in IDAHOBIT
A growing tradition in public sector engagement is celebration and recognition of International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia -- IDAHOT or IDAHOBIT -- held every year on May 17. Read More
They’re everywhere! LGBTI leaders standing proud in the public sector
From the first openly gay departmental secretary in the Australian Public Service, to leaders in local government, statutory authorities, state police and the Australian Defence Force, LGBTI people really are everywhere. Read More
The People & Culture Podcast: navigating cross-cultural communication
The People & Culture Podcast with James Judge is all about skills for the modern public servant. Each episode features an expert and practitioner, getting their perspective on the skills they're building, how, and for what outcome. In this first episode James is joined by Tamerlaine Beasley to talk cross-cultural communication issues. Read More
Making the case for diversity: what is the evidence?
Increasing workforce diversity isn't always easy, but it can improve customer experience and creative thinking. NSW's Public Service Commission has released a report examining the evidence. Read More
Seven myths about flexible working and how to debunk them
How do you challenge colleagues who say flexible working won't work in your organisation? Arm yourself with these rebuttals from Diversity Council Australia. Read More
What really bothers your secretary
Public service chiefs answer what is their greatest leadership challenge, and how to build a coalition for change. Read More
Uh-oh Canada … public service musical chairs is unsustainable
To attract and retain more millennials in the public sector, it’s not enough to reform slow, complex hiring processes and replace “archaic” technology, according to the head of the Canadian Public Service Commission. Read More