Why an algorithm manager is the newest form of a horrible boss
What is to be made of the new bosses settling into workplaces across all sectors: the algorithm managers?
Paid parental leave changes welcomed, but more needed to close gender pay gap
The Albanese government has announced an additional six weeks will be added to Australia’s current Paid Parental Leave scheme, giving parents a total of six months of total leave payable.
Juggling multiple projects is beneficial for employees, but research says stop at five
With the use of statistical modelling, researchers discovered why and how you can reach the optimum workload when assigned to multiple projects.
Looking for a leadership speech? Former PM Scott Morrison is now available for hire
Former prime minister Scott Morrison has taken a major step in his public speaking side gig, with the "true definition of a leader" now available for hire on the elite conference circuit.
Who is actually working from home, and where do they live?
COVID-19 lockdowns brought about a huge change in how we work. Or that's what we thought.
Corporates need to help Asian-Australian leaders crack ‘bamboo ceiling’
Many people with Asian backgrounds experience bias, discrimination and racism at work, particularly in Australia’s corporates.
Managers are lagging other employees in the rush back to the office, new WFH data shows
As Australian company leaders usher employees back into the office, new research suggests managers are still spending more time working from home than their colleagues.
Sherpa CEO: The Fair Work Commission must set minimum standards for the gig economy
The Fair Work Commission needs to set enforceable standards to ensure rogue operators are blocked from entering the market, writes Sherpa CEO Duncan Brett.
The tactics Essendon and AGL use to resist challenges from new board directors
Though from different realms, both companies deploy similar tactics to retain old directors and stonewall the new.
Employment, work hours and wage rate driving a “motherhood penalty” for women, says Treasury
A federal Treasury paper published last week said women get a “motherhood penalty” — their earnings are reduced by more than half for the first five years of being a parent.
How to effectively onboard new hires
This extract of Brad Giles' book 'Onboarded: How to bring new hires to the point where they are effective, faster' examines the importance of a weekly onboarding meeting.
What to watch out for this corporate AGM season
AGL is one company to watch, where billionaire stakeholder Mike Cannon-Brookes is backing four new board candidates.