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Three-fold bang for the buck when investing in research

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... agencies that administer it). "However this cost doesn't take into account taxes recovered downstream (income tax from employees, reduction to franking credits, etc.). Further measuring the benefits such as the 'spill-over effect' is difficult, but not ...

Men receiving higher salary increases than women: ADP

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... 5.2%. A new survey of which included 1400 Australian workers conducted by HR and Payroll solutions provider ADP asked employees about their attitudes towards the current world of work and what they expect the future holds. Half (50%) of female workers ...

Social license or social-washing - weighing the value of public statements on the Voice

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 10 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... which they operate as well as their role in facilitating education and discussion for internal stakeholders such as employees. The question to be put to the Australian people at the 2023 referendum will be: "A Proposed Law: to alter the Constitution ...

The skills shortage delaying net zero: CEDA

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... High-skilled workers such as engineers will find it easier to find new work than those in highly specialised roles. Employees with strong foundational skills such as literacy, numeracy, communication and digital skills will be best placed to transition. ...

Untapped talent: Australia missing out on $50b in GDP

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... need the how. Once they can unlock some of the unintended barriers the process to build an inclusive organisation for employees and customers is a game changer." Westacott said the entire process of employment - from recruitment to job design - needs ...

Cleaning up diversity-washing boosts business performance

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 3 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... businesses reported improvements in brand awareness, and staff retention and attraction rates. "Studies show that when employees feel valued for their differences, they are likely to be more satisfied, innovative, productive and let's be honest ...

Qualitas names sustainability veteran to ESG advisory board

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... Group Charter. "Qualitas has a longstanding commitment to ESG and we firmly believe it adds value to our investors, employees and the community," said Qualitas group managing director and co-founder Andrew Schwartz. "We are focused on where we can make ...

Podcast: Getting the balance right - Laura Ryan

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... some really good numbers for you." In this episode, she outlines her findings and gives advice for both managers and employees.

Climate change most pressing issue for APAC C-Suite: Deloitte

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... members or management are giving them pressure to a large or moderate extent, with regulators, consumers, shareholders, employees, civil society, competitors and banks all adding influence. "Many CxOs struggle still to articulate the link between climate ...

Outgoing APRA deputy governor calls for greater board diversity

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... shared, leading to a wider view of potential risks and opportunities," she said. "Businesses can attract and keep skilled employees by creating an inclusive and welcoming work culture, while a wider range of perspectives can help companies better understand ...