This year has taught me women entrepreneurs need an inner circle, says Verve Super’s Christina Hobbs
"If this year has taught me anything, it’s that female entrepreneurs need an inner circle," says Verve Super co-founder Christina Hobbs.
How Carman’s CEO Carolyn Creswell’s decision to trust her ‘gut instinct’ paid off at the height of Australia’s panic-buying
At the start of 2020, when the rest of us were enjoying the new year, Carmen's founder Carolyn Creswell had her eye on a strange new virus.
“Nothing is done voluntarily”: Germany mandates boardroom quota for women executives
Germany’s government has introduced a mandatory boardroom quota for women in senior management positions at listed companies.
More than one-third of ASX 200 boards fall short on women representation
Overall, 113 ASX200 companies have reached 30% women on their boards, while 87 companies lag. But there are trends to feel hopeful about.
The pandemic has permanently shifted the meaning of culture for businesses: Here’s how
Along with seeing friends and eating in restaurants, another casualty of the pandemic is how organisations implement their culture programs.
Afterpay co-founder Nick Molnar reinstated at the fintech’s helm
Entrepreneur and self-made billionaire Nick Molnar has been reinstated as CEO and managing director at growing fintech Afterpay.
Five things I learnt about leadership from outgoing Virgin Australia CEO Paul Scurrah
In February, as the world was just coming to grips with COVID-19, Paul Scurrah watched Virgin Australia go into freefall.
“To my wonderful staff”: Resurfaced letter shows Joe Biden’s family-friendly management style
In a resurfaced letter, Joe Biden urged his “wonderful staff” not to "sacrifice" attending family occasions in favour of working.
Workplace relationships not unlawful, but difficult if there’s a power imbalance
A Four Corners investigation into the inappropriate actions of two federal government ministers has turned the spotlight back on personal relationships at work.
People are more likely to leave a bad boss than a bad job: What this says about leadership
Does leadership matter? To address this question, all we have to do is reflect on our own experiences of work.
‘Nobody tells us anything’: How informal communication between employees can cancel your strategies
"If you’re a manager, and you don’t understand the informal communication channels in your business, they will cancel out your grand plans."
Since COVID-19 hit, most businesses have trialled working from home. What have you learnt from managing a remote workforce, and working remotely yourself? And how will you take these lessons with you?
"It means we can find the best employee for the job, not just the best person who applied in our local area," says Renae Bunster.
