Equality for women could boost the economy by 12%: McKinsey
the Asia Pacific region, by advancing women’s equality, could add a collective $4.5 trillion to annual GDPs in 2025, which would be a 12% increase over the business-as-usual trajectory.
Richard Branson has a new favourite book that we should all add to our “must-read” lists
New Power by Jeremy Heimans and Henry Timms is the latest book to grab the attention of Richard Branson, who's added it to his list of "must-read" books.
Why Starbucks’ short ‘unconscious bias’ program won’t end racial discrimination at its stores
Unconscious bias training programs at selected organisations alone will not reduce racial harassment and discrimination. Starbucks’ employees will continue to operate in an environment that reinforces racial disparities. How far can the impact of half-day diversity training take them?
Looking for staff who just get stuff done? Focus on these three qualities
How can you identify productive workers? Start by looking for these key qualities.
Aussie SMEs dominate best places to work in Asia thanks to their ‘high-trust cultures’
Australian SMEs have dominated a list of Asia's best small and medium workplaces, produced by Great Places to Work.
‘There is no excuse’: Salesforce chief Marc Benioff was once in denial about the gender pay gap, he’s since spent millions closing it
Salesforce became one of the first major companies to take a public stand on pay equality back in 2015 by promising to review employee compensation on an annual basis in order to help identify pay gaps.
How fears can hold you back at work
If you think your fears are holding you back, ask yourself: do you fear the consequences of taking action even more?
Where has the cash from the government’s $1.5 billion Skilling Australians apprenticeship fund gone?
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry says it is "unacceptable" that funds from the federal government's "Skilling Australians" fund are not flowing through to the states as planned after the $1.5 billion commitment to apprenticeships was outlined in the 2017 federal budget.
Seven ways to build a sustained presence in your market
We all know it takes time and effort to build your brand and reputation, but that shouldn’t be a deterrent to anyone, given the process is really very simple.
Million-dollar investment helps recruitment startup WORK180 go international
Gender equality recruitment startup WORK180 has secured $1 million in funding, in a seed funding round led by Atlassian co-founder Scott Farquhar’s private investment firm, Skip Capital.
Meet Kate Harris, the woman preparing Australia for a green, economic future
Kate Harris is serious about the green economy. In fact, as chief executive of Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) her entire MO is to make Australian organisations and government more environmentally accountable.
Playing nice at work could cost you success
If you’re struggling to say “no” at work and instead feel the need to constantly assist coworkers you might be compromising your success.
