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The movement of women into top leadership roles in Australian organisations has been excruciatingly slow. And there's no single silver bullet solution, insists outspoken blogger Jen Dalitz, the globally recognised SheEO of gender balance consultancy sphinxx. To mark International Women's Day, Dalitz – who advises and mentors leadership teams at many of Australia's largest companies – explores some

Published: February 05, 2012 in Knowledge@Australian School of Business Barack Obama has thrust income inequality into the centre of this year's presidential election, using his recent State of the Union address to call for the...

Don't blame the victim is the usual mantra when it comes to workplace bullying. Yet controversial new research is looking at whether workers who suffer abusive supervision contribute to their plight.

Jeffrey Phillips, a Sydney-based barrister specialising in industrial and employment law, recently gave a speech about forthcoming changes to Occupational...

Between 33% and 40% of romantic relationships begin in the office. Office romances present a high risk with the likelihood that one party will exit the organisation. Clear ethical standards, codes of conduct and guidelines are necessary fo...

Passing knowledge and expertise from one generation to another is something people do almost without thinking....

The first 30 readers to complete the survey will receive a complimentary copy of the book, Savvy, which tells the stories of some of Australia’s leading entrepreneurs.

Australia's tourism industry is already struggling due to a spate of natural disasters and the impact of the high Australian dollar increasing the allure...

What makes a high-performing workplace? Amid debates about profitability and productivity, there have been countless theories, but now an extensive new study, led by two University of New South Wales' researchers, highlights what many have long suggested – the quality of organisational leadership is paramount.

Smiley faces on emails, wet-fish handshakes and the clang of the teaspoon on the side of the mug during a meeting may seem trivial, but they can be extremely irritating for colleagues, prospective partners and clients...

The workplace can be a tinderbox that sparks anger and aggression – as anyone who has worked in an office can testify. US studies have shown the average...

Times may have changed, but in 2011 Australian women are still holding the baby...

Many managers are ill-prepared to tackle gender bias in organisations. However, change is afoot with reforms to the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act demanding organisations address inequitable pay and deliver tangible equality outcomes, with the first reports to be signed off by CEOs in 2013. But will the new legislation tackle the underlying cause of women's glacial rise into seni