Middle managers are a productivity ‘roadblock’

Too many middle managers are unloved, unskilled and often unwanted. Tony Gleeson, executive general manager of the Australian Institute of Management, has solutions to improve the productivity of middle managers.

Memo to self: Embrace change – it is your friend

What happens after your working life comes to an end? Fergus Neilson encourages us to look to new horizons and take the opportunity to experience a different way of life.

DonateLife Week – discover, decide, discuss

Next week is DonateLife Week to raise awareness about organ and tissue donation. Fiona Nash, Assistant Minister for Health and Senator for NSW, urges all Australians to have the chat that saves lives.

Where Positive Psychology is heading – highlights from the Australian Positive Psychology and Well-being Conference

Positive Psychology receives increasing credibility with mounting evidence that it works. Organisational coach Clive Leach shares his highlights of the Australian Positive Psychology and Well-being Conference.

Brazilians versus the World Cup 2014

The FIFA World Cup, the international football tournament, will take place in Brazil this June. Denise Frizzo explains why many of her fellow Brazilians oppose the event.

What can Australia learn from Cuba?

Australia needs a balance of excellent management, self-interest and a coherent narrative. Peter Fritz recently visited Cuba and reflects on what we can learn from this country.

The future of unions in Australia

Paul Howes, head of the Australian Workers Union, has called for a ‘grand compact’ to reduce conflict between business, unions and government. Ian McAuley says we still need unions, but they and other social and political institutions in our country need reconfiguring.

Heal our past, build our future together: the sixth anniversary of the apology to the Stolen Generations

Six years ago today, the Australian Government apologised for the first time formally for the suffering caused to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Florence Onus is a survivor of the Stolen Generations and invites all Australians on a collective healing journey.

Should we really ban backyard pools?

Recently there have been calls to ban backyard swimming pools to reduce drowning deaths. Jasmin Forsyth from Swim Australia says this is not only unrealistic, but also irresponsible.

Wellbeing begins with ‘We’

Many of Australia’s challenges stem from poor relationships and unsupportive environments. Dr Sue Roffey argues that our wellbeing as individuals and a community is limited unless we are positively connected with others.

Wellbeing and Ageing

As we age it helps to take time out once in a while, look back over our life and map out the key events. Gerry O’Sullivan invites us to review our life in order to achieve balance and wellbeing.

World religions – Is there a meaning for you?

Knowing more about the beliefs people hold has benefits for all of us. Ronald Forbes has written his book about world religions from a sincere appreciation of what each faith offers.