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AXA IM brings ESG equities analytic framework to Australia

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 OCT 2012  |  NEWS
... in line with company strategy, healthy turnover and proper succession planning, and a board composition that reflects workforce diversity and the firm's geographic footprint," according to its white paper. AXA IM found that of the UK listed companies ...

Stockland publishes integrated 2012 annual review

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 SEP 2012  |  NEWS
... managing director's entitlements on termination. Meanwhile, Stockland continued to increase the diversity of its management workforce. The company set a target of 40% women in management roles by 2015, and exceeded that timeframe this year by climbing ...

Climate change top perceived likely risk to Australia

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 JUL 2012  |  NEWS
... report also noted that while research is the "bedrock of innovation" and there is a need for a highly educated, skilled workforce. The report cited the Gonski Report into education. The report also cited demographic challenge as the "standout" societal ...

Skills shortage in oil and gas sector a material ESG risk

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 MAY 2012  |  NEWS
Oil and gas companies are exposed to skills shortages in their workforce, and that exposure and companies' strategic responses pose risks to health and safety, to the environment, and to capital expenditure projects for exploration and production, according ...

Sustainable workforce a material corporate issue

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 APR 2012  |  NEWS
... organisations look to manage their material sustainability factors, the issue of a sustainably managed and motivated workforce is coming to the forefront. While occupational health and safety issues are routinely managed and reported in some industries ...

Henry Davis York reports increase in pro bono, energy and travel

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 FEB 2012  |  NEWS
... LEAPS hours as part of their pro bono work, the figure would have met the NPBRC standard, the firm said. In terms of its workforce, Henry Davis York has expanded its professional development programs, including making its People Spirit Excellence Leadership ...

Woolworths' employment, supply chain policies in 2011 report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 NOV 2011  |  NEWS
... financial year, the company invested AU$60m in learning and development training. The company recognises that many of its workforce join on a casual basis and while still in school.

Mirvac identifies 22 material sustainability issues

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 NOV 2011  |  NEWS
... Mirvac also outlined how it has applied a group-wide strategic plan to define its culture and how it will support its workforce to get there. "The Mirvac Way" also reviewed the organisation's performance and remuneration strategy and reviewed and "plans ...

DEXUS profits up, water, energy and GHG intensity down

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 SEP 2011  |  NEWS
... review. "I am pleased to report that we currently sit at 31% female participation. This represents the top 30% of our workforce, including the board, and is one of the highest in the ASX 100. We continue to support and encourage diversity at all levels ...

Skilled labour shortage potentially increases corporate risk

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 AUG 2011  |  NEWS
... companies are increasing their investment - both in terms of strategic focus and money - on retaining their current workforce and 'growing their own skilled workforce' to minimise the need to compete for skilled workers. Flexible working conditions ...