This Month
First lady of wind power leans in to discomfort
Failure, courage and empathy are the secret to success of these executives in energy and sustainability.
February
‘We need contracts to build skills’ for AUKUS
Australia’s defence build-up promises job opportunities unlike any in the country’s history. But delays in awarding contracts remain a choke point.
November 2024
The ‘bad habit’ that turned into a $7.5m business opportunity
Using refurbished components to overcome supply shortages for renewables projects turned into a lucrative business.
April 2024
Why AGL’s staff are happier after a major plant closure
AGL will use the Liddell decommissioning as a blueprint for plant shutdowns, after it managed to move 100 per cent of workers into new roles.
March 2024
Positive influence: Saving the planet is a big drawcard
Men outnumber women three to one in the energy sector, but the desire to make a difference as the planet warms is drawing many women to jobs in sustainability.
November 2023
Grads should look to these sectors for top starting salaries
Want to graduate into a highly paid job? These degrees and industries consistently outperform.
June 2023
Telstra turns the tables on disposable tech
The telco became the first internet service provider in Australia to make a modem from 85 per cent recycled plastics with the launch of its Smart Modem 3.
Koala leads retailers in battling the war on waste
Koala is one of these five retailers proving that what’s good for the planet is also good for their bottom line.
Digital media platforms find sweet spot in US
US President Joe Biden’s gargantuan clean energy bill has had a counterintuitive effect on the residential solar market.
April 2023
How boosting female participation has paid off for this ag business
Consolidated Pastoral Company CEO Troy Setter says an emphasis on gender equality has been a big part of arresting staff turnover.
How Water Corporation is fighting the signs of ageing
Water corporation, winner of the AFR BOSS Best Places to Work 2023 agriculture, mining and utilities category, is also struggling against the impact of an ageing workforce.
September 2016
How PwC boss Luke Sayers embraces disruption
Luke Sayers, the youngest CEO of a big four firm, has slammed boards for being "incestuous" and spoken out on gay marriage. He also went to one of the worst state schools in Victoria.
August 2016
Partnerships get younger as firms seek digital skills
The major accounting and advisory firms are admitting younger partners as they seek to beef up digital skills at the top.
Gig economy challenges gender targets at accounting firms
There's never been a better time to be a woman in the accounting profession.
Accountants still making a killing
The major accounting and advisory firms have increased revenue by almost 11 per cent and partner numbers by 8.1 per cent.
Accounting Partnership Survey: Partnerships now bigger than ever
The size accountancy partnerships continues to grow, as firms look for growth in new markets.
Big four advisory firm results wrap: a good year
Low economic growth and continued volatility hasn't stopped Big Four accounting and advisory firms from making hay.
KPMG's Peter Nash chides PwC's Luke Sayers over 'inbred' boards
Two of the nation's top accounting firms have clashed about whether corporate boards are still "dusty old school clubs".
KPMG revenue up 13pc on government, financial services
Professional services giant KPMG has posted a 13 per cent increase in sales to $1.37 billion for the 12 months to June 30.
IASB pressed to fix 'wishy-washy' accounting rules
Pressure on standards setter to fix "wishy-washy" rules to achieve globally consistent financial reporting.