The power of authenticity: Four leadership lessons from Jacinda Ardern
Jacinda Ardern's coolness under pressure, self-discipline and leadership in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have led many to sing her praises.
Scott Morrison’s industrial relations push has been compared to the Hawke-Keating accord era… but it’s far from it
Prime Minister Scott Morrison last week proposed a new deal in industrial relations, bringing together the government, employers and unions.
“I’m not willing to let the bastards get me down”: Discrimination is driving people with disabilities to entrepreneurship
People with disabilities are 40% more likely to be self-employed, with entrepreneurs reporting practical barriers to employment, as well as discrimination.
IR reform battleground: Morrison’s call for handshake between unions and business will not come easily
Scott Morrison's call for unions and business to find common ground on IR reform will not be easy. Many areas up for discussion have been contentious issues for years.
Workplace consults to kick off next week as SMEs mull drastic changes to modern awards
The Morrison government's IR consultations are taking form and are slated to kick-off as early as next week, with SMEs expected to focus on modern awards.
JobMaker: PM to broker industrial relations deal on awards and greenfields agreements for SMEs
Prime Minister Scott Morrison wants unions and business lobbyists to "put their weapons down" in post COVID-19 negotiations on workplace laws.
Atlassian makes employee survey open-source, encourages businesses to consider staff wellbeing
Atlassian is sharing its in-house COVID-19 employee survey with the public, in a bid to help other businesses support their staff during the pandemic.
‘Milking the virus’: Why you shouldn’t ask your suppliers for a discount or special treatment
Businesses that take advantage of suppliers during the COVID-19 pandemic risk long-term damage to their reputations. Just remember, it's a long game.
A small business award? Kate Carnell calls for systems overhaul as Australia emerges from COVID-19 lockdowns
Kate Carnell says a small business award could deliver firms the flexibility and simplicity they need in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
What is “casual” work? Federal Court ruling highlights fundamental flaw in Australian labour law
A ruling from the Federal Court has confirmed long-term casual workers can dispute their status and seek payments for entitlements such as annual leave.
ProjectDisplaced was launched to assist job-seekers during COVID-19 — but founder Anthony Cohen says it’s here to stay
After making a LinkedIn post and receiving more than 3,300 callouts, Anthony Cohen identified demand for a jobs board, and ProjectDisplaced was born.
What’s the deal with JobKeeper and annual leave? Fair Work Commission offers insights
Annual leave requests have emerged as one of the most contentious aspects of the JobKeeper program. What does a recent FWC case tell us about how it works?
