Promoted What if organisations are not working anymore? Sponsored In the first quarter of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic was an unprecedented shock that tested organisational design across the public and private sector. Remote working…
Premium Columnists Workplace culture – your organisation’s superpower, or its kryptonite? Thursday April 29, 2021 By Carla Ewin Editors' Picks Why is culture so often the last thing an organisation prioritise – why do we wait until something goes wrong before we understand its power?…
Reports of coalition staffers performing sex acts at Parliament House ‘absolutely shameful’, Morrison says Tuesday March 23, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Culture The report alleged that government staffers had brought sex workers into Parliament House for coalition MPs. They had also taken explicit photos of themselves inside…
Premium Columnists Christian Porter has a specific value to the prime minister. And it’s not that he’s the nation’s first law officer Friday March 12, 2021 By Verona Burgess Editors' Picks It seems astonishing that Scott Morrison’s enthusiasm for ordering inquiries came to such a screaming halt with the allegations of rape 33 years ago against…
‘An innocent man’. Prime Minister defends Christian Porter Wednesday March 10, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal 'He's a fine attorney-general and a fine minister for industrial relations, and he is an innocent man under our law,' Morrison said.
‘Don’t rock the boat’: Julie Bishop shines light on culture at Parliament House Tuesday March 9, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Culture Former foreign minister Julie Bishop has called for structural changes to occur at Parliament House to change the culture that prevents staff from speaking up…
Zali Steggall to introduce bill that makes sexual harassment illegal ‘in all circumstances’ Tuesday March 9, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Independent MP Zali Steggall has proposed that the Sex Discrimination Act be amended to ensure MPs and judges are held to account for workplace sexual…
Sex discrimination commissioner to probe parliamentary workplace culture, including sexual harassment Friday March 5, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Culture Kate Jenkins will lead an independent probe into the way Parliament House treats and responds to allegations of sexual harassment and assault.
Third woman alleges sexual assault by same man as Brittany Higgins Monday February 22, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal On Monday morning The Australian reported that a third woman has come forward to allege the same man sexually assaulted her nearly five years ago…
PM&C official to review complaints process following sexual assault allegations Tuesday February 16, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Culture Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the appointment at a press conference on Tuesday morning, describing the incident as a 'wake-up call'.
As workers return to the office, men might finally shed their suits and ties Wednesday January 27, 2021 By Lorinda Cramer Editors' Picks The summer break is over, marking a return to the office. For some, this ends almost a year of working from home in lockdown. Some…
Premium Insights and analysis Why public servants must overcome ‘self-deception’ in fight against corruption Friday November 6, 2020 By Matthew Elmas Editors' Picks A prevention mindset and developmental cultures are key in promoting integrity across organisations, but public servants could be more aware of their own personal corruption…
Premium Expert briefings Sarcasm, self-deprecation, and inside jokes: a user’s guide to humour at work Thursday August 6, 2020 By Brad Bitterly & Alison Wood Brooks Career Advice Some leaders use humour instinctively; many more could wield it purposefully. For the Harvard Business Review, Brad Bitterly & Alison Wood Brooks report.
Premium Insights and analysis You don’t need a grand strategy to achieve organisational change Thursday April 16, 2020 By Greg Satell Career Advice Much like strategic transformations, skills-based transformations often meet with resistance. The Harvard Business Review's Greg Satell shares key tips for achieving organisational change.
Premium Insights and analysis Five things leaders do that stifle innovation and the four types of people who can keep it moving Monday March 23, 2020 By Kerry Goyette Career Advice To avoid the myopia that comes from being fixated on constant innovation, create a work environment marked by autonomy, flexibility and productivity, writes Kerry Goyettem…
