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Historic pay equity settlement for NZ care workers delivers mixed results

Contributor, Thursday, 28th March 2019 -  In 2017, NZ care workers won a historic $2 billion pay equity battle for 55,000 low-paid workers, but the results of the pay rise are mixed, write Dr Katherine Ravenswood and Julie Douglas, in an article which first appeared in The Conversation.  

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Tackling the wider problem of trauma

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 25th March 2019 -  Admiral Chris Barrie AC is the chairman of FearLess, a charity fighting to help the one million Australians living with post-traumatic stress disorder and shine a spotlight on the disorder which affects more people than you might think. He is this we

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How do you take a ‘no’?

Marilyn Jones, Monday, 25th March 2019 -  Experienced recruiter Marilyn Jones highlights some of the reasons why you need to be gracious, even in rejection.

US finance giant is preparing the world for the future of work

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 25th March 2019 -  A multimillion dollar philanthropic initiative is aiming to close the gap on global tech and digital skills, and broaden career pathways for underserved communities.  

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As many Muslims return to mosques today, they will need ongoing support

Contributor, Friday, 22nd March 2019 -  Fatima Junaid from Massey University, offers advice on how organisations can support Muslims returning to work after the terror attack in New Zealand, in this article first published on The Conversation.

Changemaker

Figuring out the protein problem

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 18th March 2019 -  Thomas King is the CEO of Food Frontier, a not for profit that helps food manufacturers and entrepreneurs get into the business of making plant-based and cell-based meat alternatives. He’s this week’s Changemaker.

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Giving Philanthropy Back to the People

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 11th March 2019 -  Maree Sidey is the CEO of the Australian Communities Foundation, an organisation connecting donors to causes that matter, and working to make philanthropy more democratic by creating a community of donors. She’s this week’s Changemaker.

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Two Not 20

Marilyn Jones, Monday, 11th March 2019 -  Experienced recruiter Marilyn Jones returns to the subject of networking to offer her advice on how to get through those days when you ask yourself “do I really want to make the effort today?”

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Jak Hardy

Disrupt Unemployment Cycle With Practical Skills

Jak Hardy, Friday, 8th March 2019 -  High-value industries demand an equipped workforce which we simply don’t have, writes social entrepreneur Jak Hardy, reflecting on his experience of working with young people on the Sunshine Coast.

Changemaker

The Power Behind a Not-So Rubbish Cause

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 4th March 2019 -  For 30 years, the first weekend of March has brought Australians of all walks of life together to do a simple, yet effective act – pick up rubbish. As CEO of Clean Up Australia, Terrie-Anne Johnson is leading the charge. She's this week’s Changem
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