Macquarie Group chief Shemara Wikramanayake says her confidence and “natural resilience” stem from her childhood
“In our five years in England, we faced financial hardship ... I changed schools three times, changed friends and changed continents.”
One-in-three workers would leave their companies for a more compassionate environment: How to be an empathic leader
Research shows a significant 92% of workers would be more likely to stay in their job if their bosses would show greater empathy.
Bottlenecks, assumptions and myths: Has COVID-19 exposed the true potential of Australian companies?
For many companies, responding to COVID-19 has led to significant productivity leaps and gains in speed and efficiency.
A bear and a stick: Gerry Harvey plays 20 questions at his first-ever online AGM
Stephen Mayne flew under the radar at Harvey Norman's online AGM, asking questions anonymously, until Gerry Harvey picked up the scent.
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.
Clare O’Neil: Innovation — and immigration — key to post-COVID-19 recovery
Labor's Clare O'Neil says innovation and technology are key to economic growth, and immigration will only strengthen the sector.
“Out of touch”: Retail associations slam Fair Work Commission’s decision to raise pay for junior workers
Junior retail workers, under 21 years of age, on level four or above of the Retail Award, will soon be paid the same as the adult rate.
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.
Melbourne SMEs can welcome 25% of staff back to the office from November 30 — but must be mindful of employee preferences
Melbourne businesses can soon welcome 25% of staff back to the office, but for most, it will demand a significantly flexible approach.
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.
