Purpose not profit is the key to successful Indigenous business ventures
Australia is still a settler-colonial society. We are locked into a deficit discourse, meaning many Australians don’t actually believe Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are capable of devising solutions for their issues.
Looking for employees with high productivity and low turnover? Hire a refugee.
Research shows refugees make motivated, loyal employees with lower turnover, but are employers overlooking this untapped talent due to assumptions and perceived barriers?
Leading women into digital careers – programming not required
For International Girls in ICT Day, we reflect on a recent Women Leading in Digital event.
Welcome to Sydney 2036, how is the 3 part city working?
What does life look like for a 36 year-old Sydney resident in 2036?
Universal Basic Income with Scott Santens
This week: Universal Basic Income (UBI) trials have taken place all over the world from Namibia to Alaska. We talk with researcher and advocate Scott Santens about the future of the basic income.
From silence to celebration – shifting experiences for LGBTIQ+ in the workplace
Momentum towards effective diversity must be maintained while there is continuing aggression against LGBTIQ+ populations around the world.
Revisiting the Asian century with Kishore Mahbubani
This week: we revisit our discussion with Singaporean diplomat, academic and author, Kishore Mahbubani.
Suiting up for a flexible working environment
As we enter into new hybrid work arrangements what we wear to work presents an opportunity to challenge gendered norms.
Mental wealth – the neglected force in national prosperity
As governments worldwide strive to restore business as usual, do we need to reframe our idea of prosperity?
Digital empathy – what the workers of the world will need to flourish
How will businesses that fail to invest in employee upskilling struggle in the new digitalised world of work?
5 ways to help prevent AI from deepening social inequality
If the historical data used to train an AI system disadvantages certain minority groups, the system can be swayed to follow these patterns in its own decision-making process.
Is COVID-19 the catalyst for increasing impact investments?
Is the social conscience of Australian investors strong enough to increase their impact investments?