This Month
It’s not just the Olympics, lawyers get post-project blues too
It’s not just Olympians who wonder what’s next after years of work culminate in a dramatic conclusion. Lawyers and consultants also get post-project blues.
- Euan Black
One consulting firm has more Olympians than the others
In the hyper-competitive world of big four consulting in Australia, one firm stands out in a completely unofficial ranking of which has more Olympic athletes at the Paris Games.
- Euan Black
I won’t be bullied into stipulating my pronouns. Even if I get fired
Why do my colleagues feel they must bring gender activism and their self-actualisation journeys into the office? Because I don’t.
- Judith Woods
July
Harmers lodges claim against Super Retail, CEO and chairwoman
The former head of legal for the company which owns Rebel sport is now looking to the Federal Court to enforce a settlement deal she allegedly reached in May.
- Updated
- Carrie LaFrenz
Why ‘quiet vacationing’ could lead to getting sacked
“Quiet vacationing” is an emerging trend as employees take advantage of work from home rules, but they could be contravening tax and visa rules.
- Euan Black
- Exclusive
- Rich Bosses
The secrets to becoming a rich boss
There are good reasons why tech companies dominate this year’s Rich Bosses list.
- Patrick Durkin and Sally Patten
Just 7pc of British bosses say they go into the office full-time
The findings could open employers up to accusations of hypocrisy from angry staff who have been forced back to their desks.
- Lucy Burton
What businesses are doing right for this group of workers
Not only did it mean Shelley could work in a step-free environment catered to her needs, but it also meant she didn’t have to ask for special treatment.
- Euan Black
More workers feel stuck in their jobs. Bosses are responding
Executive coaches and HR professionals say managers are seeking guidance on how to re-energise workers who are staying put because they have no better option.
- Euan Black
Who are the highest paid ASX 200 CEOs?
New research shows that ASX 100 CEOs earn on average 50 times more than the average Australian adult.
- Hannah Wootton
Are you guilty of these eight unhealthy ‘microaggressions’?
Such behaviour can have a serious impact on mental and physical wellbeing, including depression and sleeping problems, say experts – so it may pay to avoid it.
- George Chesterton
Work-free Friday nights ‘unrealistic’ for CEOs
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he tries not to work past 6pm on a Friday. Some of Australia’s top CEOs say that wouldn’t fly in their world.
- Euan Black
- Exclusive
- Legal industry
Clifford Chance partner to dispute his termination
Perth-based Sam Luttrell, a leading arbitration lawyer, was terminated by the firm after an investigation into complaints of serious misconduct.
- Maxim Shanahan
Inside Atlassian’s new workplace – just don’t call it an office
The company’s new Melbourne site has been designed as a so-called connection hub. It only has 12 desks, with an emphasis on social spaces instead.
- Euan Black
You’re not alone, workers are avoiding becoming managers
Working from home is far from the only enduring workplace trend of the pandemic. It’s clear that our attitudes to work have changed significantly too.
- Euan Black
Why underperforming executives need to be worried
It’s about doing more with less and finding leaders who can operate in that environment, says the managing partner at an executive search firm.
- Euan Black
June
How to tell if work stress is burning you out
Behavioural scientist Jemma King says most people have one of three “instant stress styles”. Determining yours could help you avoid burnout.
- Euan Black
‘Pick up a knife and get on with it:’ Start-ups reject work-life balance ‘beast’
Start-up workers must be prepared to “go to war,” to help their companies succeed, rather than worrying about work-life balance top local entrepreneurs have warned.
- Maxim Shanahan and Paul Smith
- Health Winner
- Women in Leadership
‘We need to be champions of other women’
By the time Danielle Handley arrived at health insurer BUPA, the executive who hired her had left. She had to lead a company transformation without a boss.
- Sian Powell
How COVID-19 redefined leadership for these award-winning women
There can be no leaders without followers – and the pandemic reminded us that followers respond best when treated like human beings and not like machines.
- Euan Black
