Australia’s role in the globalised technocratic 21st century economy

More than half of the jobs students are currently studying for will be automated in 10 years. David Coleman says we need to give young people a chance to develop skills which are relevant to their future.

Your best talent isn’t always on your payroll

Today we are forced to think more laterally and creatively around how to get work done in our organisations. Bernadette Eichner explains why using freelancers and part-timers is a good idea.

The contingent workforce of the future… what does it mean for the worker?

The workplace as we know it is changing with new technologies and flexible employment models. Andrea Warr says governments, organisations, communities and individuals need to find ways to adapt.

Establishing a consensus of what’s fair and reasonable for all

Probably no politician would explicitly advocate unfairness – but what exactly is fair, just and equitable? Dr Neil Byron says we need a broad-based discussion of what we want our society, economy and environment to look like in the next 50 years.

5 tips helping you to fulfil your KPIs in your job

How can we become better as an organisation with what we’ve got? Business strategist Jürgen Schmechel says it’s worthwhile to change the perspective and look at the possibilities you already have in your job.

New economic opportunities with the Trans-Pacific Partnership

A big regional trade deal, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), is currently being negotiated in secret under growing criticism. David Coleman sees opportunities for Australian businesses.

Four dysfunctional economic ideas

Australia is holding on to some economic ideas that have served us well in the past, but won't in the future. Ian McAuley says we need to break from these ideas that are holding us back.

Xanax or fingertips?

New technologies bring about major changes not only in our social and family interactions, but also in healthcare. Gabrielle Davies allows us a glimpse into a future of a healthier and better informed community.

Letting women know they are enough

Employment is the best pathway to financial independence and the opportunity to move on from disadvantage. Donna de Zwart is CEO of Fitted for Work, an organisation helping women to get and keep work.

A ‘boring’ Budget?

The Budget’s main goal was to position the Government for re-election. Dominic O’Sullivan says the importance of balancing the Budget raises deeply philosophical questions that are insufficiently ‘boring’ to provide political safety.

A better way for the government to stimulate the economy

Are the measures in the Budget the best way to make progress on the structural issues Australia is facing? Ian McAuley and Miriam Lyons suggest a more assured way to revitalise the economy.

Building the wise economy

An ageing population is changing the face of the Australian workplace. As part of GAP’s 'A Vision for Australia’ initiative, Andrea Warr says we can create a new phase of working life before retirement.