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Obesity Affects Job Prospects for Women

Staff Reporter, Monday, 21st May 2012 -  Obese women are more likely to be discriminated against when applying for jobs and receive lower starting salaries than their non-overweight colleagues, a new study has found.

Chair of Social Inclusion Board Retires

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 17th May 2012 -  The Federal Government has announced the retirement of Patricia Faulkner AO, as Chair of the Australian Social Inclusion Board.

Inspire Founder to Head SANE Australia

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 15th May 2012 -  The national charity working with people with mental illness, SANE Australia, has appointed the founder of the Inspire Foundation, Jack Heath as its new Executive Director from July.

Social Recruiting is the New Black

Staff Reporter, Monday, 14th May 2012 -  Social networking sites such as Facebook and LinkedIn are some of the most powerful tools available to recruiters today, according to Talent Management and Recruitment agency, Taleo.

Unlocking the Full Potential of Women at Work

Staff Reporter, Monday, 14th May 2012 -  Global management consulting firm, McKinsey, has released a new report, Unlocking the full potential of women at work, highlighting the advancement of women in the workplace.

Changemakers – Bronwyn Sheehan

Staff Reporter, Monday, 14th May 2012 -  Bronwyn Sheehan, Founder of the Pyjama Foundation and 2009 Queensland Australian of the Year, is profiled in Changemakers - a regular column which examines inspiring people and their careers in the Not for Profit sector.

NGOs: How To Reach Your “Passive Candidates”

Staff Reporter, Monday, 30th April 2012 -  One of the best ways to reach passive job candidates - those candidates who are not actively looking for work - is through utilising social media, according to John Bellamy from NFP Recruitment.

Changemakers – Janet Michelmore

Staff Reporter, Monday, 30th April 2012 -  Janet Hailes Michelmore, Director at the Jean Hailes Foundation, is profiled in Changemakers - a regular column which examines inspiring people and their careers in the Not for Profit sector.

Former Deputy PM Joins Campaign for NDIS

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 24th April 2012 -  Former Deputy Prime Minister, Tim Fischer has joined forces with the Every Australian Counts campaign to help secure a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

More Women Executives on Australian Government Boards

Staff Reporter, Monday, 23rd April 2012 -  Women are becoming more influential on Australian Government boards with female executives filling 35.3 per cent of Government board positions in the last financial year.
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