The Commonwealth is getting its first new style guide since 2002, courtesy of the Digital Transformation Agency, but not until the end of 2019. Also,…

South Australian government agencies will be able to look up job applicants in a misconduct register from October to see if they’ve ever been disciplined…

The Unlocking Potential review, undertaken by the Australian Public Service Commission in 2016, identified some key gaps in the HR function across public sector agencies.

The New South Wales ICAC may only make recommendations for one state, but its latest advice about properly screening candidates in recruitment and promotions to…

Recent cases show that bullying in the public service can take place through otherwise legitimate mechanisms, such as reassignment decisions and misconduct investigations. Employment lawyer…

Increasing productivity requires investment in people, and not just through remuneration. Management consultant Eric Garton says organisations need to create inspiring workplaces and recognise the…

Staff shouldn't need a good excuse like caring responsibilities to go part-time or make use of other kinds of flexible work arrangements, argue researchers Meraiah…

The APS commissioner has attacked two Labor governments for not keeping their public service union members impartial, in a speech about human resources, but John…

New research tracking the APS gender equality strategy confirms flexible work isn't as easy for mid-level managers to implement as it is for senior leaders…

While union membership is in general decline, the "public administration and defence" sector is now the most unionised in Australia's workforce, according to new survey…

Public servants need opportunities to learn "emotionally, not just cognitively" and they can do that through secondments and other "immersive" experiences, according to the Australian…

As technological and social change speeds up, leaders need to integrate the expertise of financial and operational teams and loosen their grip on power, says…

Plenty of federal public servants think they are too restricted from expressing political views on social media. The Australian Public Service Commission asked for their…