• Who needs the anti-social grip of gambling?

    Leicester Warburton     |      April 19, 2016

    Gambling hopefuls are often prepared to venture big sums in the pursuit of a fortune the easy way – with sometimes tragic consequences. Leicester Warburton wonders how so many people can refuse to believe a mathematical fact.

  • Your heritage… pass it on!

    editor     |      April 18, 2016

    Australian Heritage Week runs from Saturday 16 April to Sunday 24 April. It is an annual event for Australians to join together and celebrate our unique and special heritage. All communities are encouraged to get involved by hosting a variety of activities to feature your local heritage to our nation.

  • Crafting a Culture: The importance of cultural fit when hiring staff

    Christine Khor     |      April 5, 2016

    Skills can be taught but culture fit can't. Christine Khor explains why it's so important to be clear about your company's values and culture.

  • Give Harmony A Chance – Finding Your Peace Within

    Sue Ellson     |      March 21, 2016

    Today is Harmony Day, which is all about cultural diversity, inclusiveness a sense of belonging for everyone. Sue Ellson says a good start to live harmoniously as a society is to be a little kinder to ourselves and be grateful for what we have.

  • Feedback is broken – and training is not enough to make change and shift cultures

    Georgia Murch     |      March 16, 2016

    Changing habits in an organisation does not happen overnight. Training programs are a good start, but how do we implement and sustain what we’ve learnt? Georgia Murch shares six steps to drive and maintain change.

  • Misogyny and male condescension alive and well

    Rose Stanley     |      February 22, 2016

    At the next party you attend, observe a few couples in their interactions. Notice anything? Rose Stanley does, over and over again.

  • Australian Expatriates could Advance Australia Fair on Australia Day

    Sue Ellson     |      January 24, 2016

    Are you an Australian living abroad? If you want to enjoy some Aussie traditions this Australia Day, Sue Ellson has a list of events for you. She also explains how Australia could benefit from an improved exchange of knowledge, skills and networks with expatriates.

  • Forever Young – A Vision for Australia

    Open Forum     |      January 13, 2016

    Everyone will have a different vision for Australia. This is one. 

  • Celebrate your way

    editor     |      December 31, 2015

    Whether you are having a picnic with your family, a barbeque with friends in the backyard or follow the Australian of the Year awards, Australia Day on 26 January is an occasion to come together to celebrate what’s great about Australia, to be proud of what we have achieved as a nation while not forgetting our shortcomings.

  • A Vision for Australia – Part 3

    Peter Fritz     |      October 9, 2015

    Global Access Partners (GAP) is developing a ‘big picture’ vision and roadmap for Australia. The Chairman of GAP, Peter Fritz, concludes his series of blogs by sharing the most important part of achieving progress.

  • How can you be more human at work?

    Leah Sparkes     |      August 31, 2015

    Many workplaces are fear-based and overly competitive. Executive coach Leah Sparkes suggests to disrupt this culture and create a kinder and happier workplace.

  • Giving people dignity, whoever they are

    Fi Bendall     |      July 23, 2015

    Australia is successful at migration integration, but at the same time it is cruel towards asylum seekers. Fi Bendall's vision for Australia is for it to be a land of plenty for peoples of all races, which will need a significant attitude change.