On December 9 in 1906, New York City, American computer scientist Grace Hopper was born. On the next day in London, December 10, but in 1815, Ada Lovelace or the "prophet of the computer age" was born. We are taking the opportunity to celebrate both these...
Employers Take Note: Here’s What Employees Really Want
One of the most enjoyable and rewarding coaching assignments I have had this year was with a new leader. She had just been promoted to run a large division within a national firm and therefore decided to engage in coaching. My client wanted to ensure she established...
Flexible Working – it’s All About the Outcomes at Nestlé
We are excited to welcome Nestlé on board as the latest progressive employer to achieve the Flex Able certification! Whether it’s day-to-day flexibility or more permanent flexible arrangements, the workplace culture at Nestlé supports the different priorities and life...
Cbus recognised as workplace flexibility leader at the 2017 AHRI Awards
Endorsed Employer for Women Cbus, the Industry Super Fund for the Construction Building and Allied industries won two awards recognizing their outstanding workplace flexibility practices at the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) 2017 Awards. Cbus took out the...
Sally’s Big Punt on Unusual Career Choice Pays Off
Sally Snow had dreams of becoming a ballerina, but her love of math and father's influence led to her becoming a racetrack bookie. A mother of three young girls, Ms Snow, 32, worked as a bookmaker on racecourses around Sydney including Randwick, Rosehill, Canterbury...
Eliminating Violence Against Women
25 November each year is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The 2017 theme is “Leave no one behind: End Violence against Women and Girls”. From 25 November to 10 December 2017, which is Human Rights Day, the United Nations UNiTE is...
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