It’s becoming increasingly accepted wisdom that a new work culture is emerging in Australia, and that it’s here to stay. I refer to studies such as a recent Deloitte report that predicted flexible work options enabled by NBN technologies could create 25,000 additional jobs by 2020. One of the papers given at our national convention […]

In recent times we’ve heard plenty about leadership in the public arena. Depending on who is seeking our attention, we will have heard that good leaders are resolutely fixated on the national interest. We are also frequently reminded that those who want to lead us must be worthy of our trust and be people of […]

AHRI CEO Lyn Goodear discusses the choice to be happy with psychologist Daniel Gilbert.

When Bob Hawke presented himself as a candidate for the highest office in the land, he memorably confessed to being a boozer and a womaniser, and declared publicly that if he were to become prime minister he would give up the grog.  It was well known that Hawke loved a drink, so implicit in that […]

Small business makes up a significant proportion of the Australian workforce.

Despite penning some contentious lyrics over the years, multiple Grammy Award winning song writer, Eminem, had this to say recently: “I don’t care if you’re black, white, straight, bisexual, gay, lesbian, short, tall, fat, skinny, rich or poor. If you’re nice to me, I’ll be nice to you. Simple as that.” I would say Eminem […]

I’ve been looking at the issue of youth employment lately, and it has reminded me of my first job experiences.   On the word of a friend of a friend, without a hint of an interview, I spent a number of summers working at the local Arnott’s factory where I became adept at packing Chocolate Royals. […]

Looking at the issue of youth employment reminds me of my first job experiences.

Last night I gave an International Women’s Day presentation to a forum in Melbourne. I spoke on what’s been happening in the gender equity area since AHRI joined with UN Women and Westpac in 2011 to hold a high-level HR Gender Summit. Don’t be concerned if you missed that summit.  It was an invitation-only event […]

With every second minor celebrity offering free arbitrary advice these days on the larger issues of the human condition, I found this admission by Bill Gates refreshing: “I save my public voice largely for the issues where I have some depth.” It’s an observation that I’m very conscious of as each new year comes around. […]