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Cultural tensions during Machinery of Government restructures: study

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Mergers of government departments are designed to increase efficiency and reduce cost, but may lead to severe cultural tensions.   New research published by UNSW Sydney into the merger of two New South Wales government departments shows that cultural tensions significantly impacted operations, service provision and staff. Furthermore, senior leaders often lacked awareness or understanding … Continued

Wage Inspectorate Victoria launches child employment campaign in Mildura

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All workplaces have risks, and these risks are magnified for kids under 15, which is why officers from the Wage Inspectorate will be visiting businesses in Mildura to educate and ensure compliance with child employment laws. The campaign will see child employment officers inspect businesses and talk to employers about their obligations under the state’s … Continued

DCA welcomes new Board Directors as membership sees significant growth

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Diversity Council Australia appointed three new directors to its board during its Annual General Meeting on Friday morning (23 June 2023). Ming Long, AM, DCA Board Chair, announced the election of Dr Annie Pettitt, Associate Director of Women’s Economic Outcomes, NSW Treasury, Dr Manisha Amin, CEO, Centre for Inclusive Design and Craig Mutton, Chief Digital … Continued

MEDIA ALERT: Noon Press Conference in Cessnock

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Mining and Energy Union (MEU) ads supporting the Albanese Government’s proposed Same Job Same Pay laws will be running across Hunter Valley TV, press and social media from today.   MEU Northern Mining and NSW Energy District President Robin Williams said the campaign would support better pay for labour hire workers and challenge mining company scare … Continued

Schneider Electric appoints Asaf Ahmad as Senior Cybersecurity Governance Officer, Pacific Zone

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Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has appointed Asaf Ahmad as the new Senior Cybersecurity Governance Officer for the Pacific Zone, who has recently commenced the position.  Asaf, who has recently commenced the position, will play an integral role within the Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance division at … Continued

Bizarre business ad campaign misses the point of Same Job Same Pay

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A Minerals Council of Australia ad campaign launched today makes bizarre and disingenuous claims about the intention and impact of Same Job Same Pay laws, the Mining and Energy Union said today.    MEU General Secretary Grahame Kelly said the Government had committed to developing Same Job Same Pay laws to end labour hire exploitation, … Continued

TOPdesk Hits Lucky 7 “Top Rated”

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MELBOURNE, Australia – June 1, 2023 – TOPdesk, a provider of excellent service management technology and solutions, announces that for the seventh consecutive year, TrustRadius has named the company’s IT service management and facility management solutions as “Top Rated” based on user reviews – receiving not one but two Top Rated titles.   TrustRadius is the most … Continued