This Month
How to be both likeable and respected at work
The idea that women must choose between being liked and being respected is a false dichotomy, communications coach Kate Mason argues in her new book.
The real key to a promotion (and it’s not working harder)
After a clash with the founder of her former employer, it took just a simple insight to set Therese Frangie on the path to her first chief executive role.
October
‘Payday super’ race is on for SMEs
Small business is warning that payroll software and back-office systems may not be ready in time to abide by the federal government’s planned payday superannuation reforms, exposing small firms to potential financial penalties.
Want to be a top performer? Work less
The days of glamourising workaholism are over. Now the experts say the key to winning at work, is winning at home.
Workers have won on WFH (for now)
A landmark case this week has only fuelled the debate between those who say the WFH “horse has bolted” and others who say remote working is a “joke”.
4 steps to land your first board position
The step into the boardroom is an important milestone, and something many ambitious professionals dream about. But how do you make it happen?
The class signals that decide who gets promoted in Australia
Having a “bogan” accent or a “hick” degree can cruel leadership aspirations, according to a new report. Oh, and add watching reality TV and rugby league to that mix.
Why this corporate job is in the firing line
Many companies are “delayering” or cutting out middle managers. What is behind this bout of “unbossing”?
ATO to crack down on professionals splitting income in family trusts
The Tax Office believes a growing number of lawyers, doctors and accountants may be using trusts in breach of anti-avoidance rules.
4 ways to avoid a Deloitte-style AI disaster at work
To avoid ending up on the front page due to your own AI stuff-up, the experts have some simple rules to maintain ethical, and safe, practice.
September
Finally, women are leading some of the biggest deals in the country
When Minh Dao began working for KPMG 25 years ago, there were no female partners in the M&A tax team. That has now changed to 50:50. Here’s how they did it.
If politics can deliver gender equality, why can’t corporate Australia?
In corporate Australia, the accountability mechanisms driving every other form of business performance somehow don’t apply to gender targets.
Here’s how to really handle a toxic boss
There are many strategies you could deploy when faced with a difficult leadership situation. Which one is right for you?
Why AI tools are like drinks at a party
Executives are busying themselves with AI courses but experts argue they’re too caught up in the latest changes and should be focused more on a longer-term strategy.
UTS job cuts help executives enjoy classy European summer
There’s nothing like your alma mater cutting dozens of courses or getting investigated by SafeWork to inspire past students to make a donation.
Why this CEO left private equity to run a beauty retailer
People sometimes ask Sacha Laing ‘What’s this 50-year-old male doing running a beauty company?’
Twiggy’s young recruits fired before they even join Fortescue family
For a boss so beloved that staff don’t feel the need to unionise, the job security Andrew Forrest offers on his energy transition projects is somewhat lacking.
SolGold hopes Swiss tax treatment helps Ecuadorian mine
Companies aren’t usually so upfront about why they are shifting operations to corporate tax havens.
How a lawyer, accountant and 10 others are using AI at work
Everyone is using AI, from chartered accountants to chemistry professors, celebrity chefs, vice chancellors, dentists, teachers and real estate agents.
Kylie Rogers tries to hire out of the VRC’s debts
If only the Victorian Racing Club was as good at attracting fans to Flemington as it is at recruiting staff.