Despite some healthy scepticism, The National Reform Summit held last week fortunately didn’t lead to any ‘kumbaya’ moments. Instead, it usefully turned the spotlight on the need for government and all decision makers to stop the reform paralysis and focus…
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Now that the Productivity Commission has released a 1,000-page draft report and recommendations as part of its review into Australia’s workplace relations framework, the Federal Government’s response will be watched very closely – it has stated that any PC recommendations it…
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An Ai Group member recently expressed concern about its ability to retain its ‘preferred supplier’ status. A medium-sized manufacturer and exporter of high precision, high tolerance injection moulding dies, the member was facing strong competition from cheaper, lower quality overseas producers. In…
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The end of the financial year is a popular time for employers to conduct salary reviews for their employees. As such, it’s likely your HR department is in the midst of one of its busiest times of the year –…
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What do you look for when recruiting tertiary graduates to your business? Ai Group’s 2014 survey of workforce development needs found that graduates who fit with the business culture were most favoured by the greatest percentage of member companies (35%)….
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There is growing concern about the comparatively low standing of leadership and management of Australia’s enterprises – and Innes Willox says the time to act is now. The evidence, from both academic research and business surveys, shows that workplaces with…
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While much attention to date has focused on flexible work for women, particularly those with young children, recent data shows that men also value being able to work flexibly. The Australian Workplace Relations Study – First Findings Report, published by the…
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Despite hundreds of millions of dollars being spent on leadership development initiatives each year, there appears to be a major faultline in our collective leadership. If engagement can be viewed as a barometer of the health of our workplaces and…
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A major new report from Google is a good thought starter for considering Australia’s progress in building a digital economy – and how far we still have to go. Released late last month, Connected Continent II – 2015 looks into…
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Ai Group is particularly aware of the need to boost the innovation performance of Australian businesses, so it was great to work closely with the Australian Technology Network (ATN) in sponsoring a report launched this week: Collaborate, Innovate and Prosper:…
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