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NT government puts a long-serving southerner in charge of public sector employment Friday August 23, 2019 By Stephen Easton News The Northern Territory government has decided to install a southerner as its next Commissioner for Public Employment. Vicki Telfer, the former human resources chief of…
Remaking performance management Thursday November 22, 2018 By David Donaldson Career Advice Most organisations' performance management systems are unpopular and ineffective. How can they be improved?…
Change as opportunity: the power of networking in the public sector Monday September 5, 2016 By Sharon Ardley Career Advice Networking doesn't have to be selfish, and it can help organisations as much as individuals. Tips for building relationships from a government HR and talent…
Martin Bowles puts people management first to move from tactical to strategic Tuesday June 21, 2016 By Stephen Easton Features Two years ago, the Department of Health was a reliable machine, but staff were run ragged and working to outdo each other instead of looking…
Window on the workforce: how to keep an eye on HR Friday February 12, 2016 By Agnès Audier Features To preserve and enhance the public impact of their organisations, government leaders must dramatically improve how they recruit, train and manage talent. How to juggle…
No place like Home: running UK's 'department of state' Wednesday January 27, 2016 By Centre for Public Impact Features Not for nothing is the British Home Office known as a "great department of state". Former Home Office secretary Jacqui Smith talks policing, impact and…
You're the boss? Here's three things you should never forget Wednesday January 27, 2016 By John Rice & Nigel Martin Features Social and professional isolation is a warning sign that managers should be well attuned to. Here's the simple management advice you need: start by listening,…
NSW workforce management goes 'to the next level' Monday December 7, 2015 By Stephen Easton Career Advice The NSW Public Service Commission reform program has more in store for 2016. Graeme Head outlines what comes next to modernise management and increase diversity.
