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What Medibank has learned from implementing a four-day work week
Medibank has completed phase one of its four-day work week trial and is about to commence phase two, with the HR team feeling a lot wiser about what's involved.
How this HR leader transformed a grassroots charity into a future-ready not-for-profit
When this HR leader joined Australia’s oldest HIV charity as People and Culture Director, he helped turn a grassroots organisation into a professional, future-focused not-for-profit organisation.
How this CEO partnered with HR to deliver a 90% employee satisfaction rate
David Locke, CEO of financial ombudsman service AFCA, is passionate about creating an environment where inclusion is meaningful and genuine. The valuable insights of his HR leadership team have enabled him to bring his vision to life.
Lessons on building high-performing teams from a sports psychologist
To grow high-performing teams, organisations need to prioritise relationships, ensure regular debriefs and allow time for recovery, says sports psychologist Dr Pippa Grange.
How this HR leader helped boost women’s representation in leadership by more than 25 per cent
AHRI’s DEI Champion of the Year Award winner, Katie Wyatt, says the path to inclusion in 2024 remains bumpy and unpredictable, but the challenges only make her more determined.
How this organisation boosted frontline female representation by 17 per cent
Natasha Cuthbert, AHRI’s 2023 HR Leader of the Year Award recipient, has devised innovative strategies to infuse a “blokey” culture with gender equality and inclusion.
How this HR professional championed a values-driven approach to change management
Brenda Hawke spent her early career in major organisations, pushing boundaries and executing change, but it was a mammoth shift in her personal life that enabled her to see where she could make the biggest difference.
How to sell diversity, equity and inclusion into the C-Suite
Mathew Paine FCPHR says one of his greatest challenges as an HR executive is selling the concept of diversity, equity and inclusion to the C-suite. Here’s how he’s had success in the past.
How should HR respond to an increasingly polarised workforce?
Research shows Australians are more divided on social issues than ever. In the workplace, this polarisation can be harmful for employees and business growth alike. Thankfully, there’s an antidote.
How to manage a highly sensitive person at work
The world is full of judgement for highly sensitive people. But research suggests that, when managed appropriately, highly sensitive employees can be a real asset to an organisation and can become incredible leaders.