Public service ahead of businesses on gender equality, more to be done on diversity Federal The public sector is ahead of the private sector when it comes to equal opportunities for women, according to three experts, but there’s still much
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APS ‘future of work’ trends call for extra middle management training October 28, 2021 By Melissa Coade Culture With a post-pandemic reality on the horizon, the APS is turning its mind to building stronger cultures of trust, overcoming bad attitudes to presenteeism, and
Premium Mandarin Talks [Watch Now] Mandarin Talks: The Future of Work October 15, 2021 By Chris Johnson Career Advice This event forms a part of The Future of Work Premium Special Series, powered by SAP. “One day offices will be a thing of the
Payne: Failed peace process caused Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis September 15, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence Foreign minister Marise Payne has expressed Australia’s ‘deep concern’ for Afghanistan during what she has described as a critical time of unresolved politics for the
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‘Please, never again’: former Health secretary urges governments to ramp up preparedness following COVID-19 August 13, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Former Department of Health secretary Jane Halton and strategic health policy adviser Bill Bowtell have cited a lack of preparedness and a failure to learn
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Premium Mandarin Talks [Watch Now] Mandarin Talks: Nordic policy solutions that Australia should note July 1, 2021 By Chris Johnson Leadership Advice and Insights Watch the Highlights on YouTube. It’s time to discuss some fresh ideas in public policy for Australia. I was joined by Dr Andrew Scott, Professor
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Ross Garnaut says Australia can’t reset without respect for knowledge March 12, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry The Australian government should take note of the successful role knowledge played in policy-making during the COVID-19 pandemic, and utilise the facts when creating policies
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