Tag: management

Government departments at all levels will soon be impacted by a national OHS regime. Craig Donaldson looks at what it will mean for the public sector and examines the hallmarks of good…

Those in the Australian water industry were recently inspired by the stories of international experts, including two tales of remarkable transformation and innovative future vision. Penny Landfield reports. Twelve years…

By Angela Dorizas A review of the Australian Public Service (APS) has proposed changes to funding and staff arrangements to ensure high-quality outcomes for the public. The review was conducted by…

By Rob O'Brien Australian businesses and organisations need to do more to create positive environments and promote happiness in their workforces, according to a leading happiness and wellbeing expert. Professor Tim Sharp,…

By Angela Dorizas Research in the UK has shown that flexible work arrangements have a positive effect on the health and wellbeing of employees. The Cochrane Collaboration research team conducted ten…

By Philip Shanahan What does a golfer, tennis player or cricketer focus on to achieve high performance? They nearly always give the same answer: “Repeat my process – that is…

Australian working women are under more pressure than ever due to financial uncertainty, caring responsibilities and overtime work, a Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) survey has found. The survey of…

By Jo Cooper Against a backdrop of union concerns and leadership instability, the UK's Essex County Council has embarked on a radical plan to transform its services and savings. You're…

Project Management Institute president and chief executive officer, Gregory Balestrero. By Angela Dorizas Government needs to invest in project and program management education to strengthen public trust, according to the…

By Angela Dorizas Green skills training and monitoring is in short supply across the Australian workforce, a new survey has found. The Green Steps Australian Workplaces Survey survey was completed…