ACOSS calls for Jobseeker increase in jobs and skills summit proposal Economy & Industry The Australian Council of Social Services has released its plan for the upcoming jobs and skills summit.
Health system needs workforce planning again, says former heath secretary August 22, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Federal Stephen Duckett says a government’s abysmal performance in managing its areas of responsibility is the government’s fault, not the public service’s.
Irresistible logic is behind imminent splits in the big four accounting and audit firms August 1, 2022 By Stuart Kells Editors' Picks The big four accounting firms are seriously considering big changes to their structure and their mix of services.
Promoted How do leaders ensure returning to the office is the carrot, not the stick? December 2, 2020 By Stephen Oxford Cultivating a working environment that employees want to go to is a key factor in enhancing performance, writes Synergy Group property strategist Stephen Oxford. Flexible conditions afforded by COVID-19 have allowed many APS staff to experience the freedoms of working from home – resulting in more productive and focused work, and empowering employees to achieve […]
How Australia can navigate the global workforce crisis in healthcare April 11, 2019 By Mark Britnell Federal We do not have to sleepwalk into the global workforce crisis in healthcare. With concerted, coherent effort we can orchestrate 10 large-scale changes to enhance the capacity to care by 20%. Australia is already leading the way in advanced practice and telehealth.
The OECD's 14 principles for a successful public service March 15, 2019 By David Donaldson Career Advice The OECD has set out its vision for a well-functioning public service, focusing on three areas: values-driven leadership, skilled and effective public servants, and responsive and adaptive public service employment systems.
No more ‘job for life’: radical workforce reform for modern APS April 28, 2016 By Harley Dennett Career Advice The APS will rapidly find itself not fit for purpose if it doesn’t modernise workforce practices, a new review says. Mandarins have committed to adopt sweeping reforms that will put serious competition into key roles.
Family, bias and the APS: time for real cultural reform April 15, 2016 By Deborah May Features Hands-on parents and carers are getting a raw deal from their government employers. Entrenched norms don’t accommodate a contemporary workforce. And Australia is falling behind the rest of the world.
Freeze ends, non-ongoing employees skyrocket in APS April 7, 2016 By The Mandarin Career Advice The end of the APS hiring freeze last year did not lead to a burst of new permanent employees as was speculated. Instead, agency bosses have restored their people capability with temporary contracts.
How to build a cohesive customer service workforce February 15, 2016 By Damien Robinson Features For governments and agencies to deliver better customer experiences it starts with the workforce. Teams need shared goals, constant development and buy-in to the end result, writes one local government leader.
Lloyd’s law: commissioner’s tough talk on productivity March 11, 2015 By Stephen Easton News Public servants are on notice. New Commonwealth commissioner John Lloyd targeted “soft” employment conditions, underperformance and unjustified stress complaints in a provocative speech today.
Local government workforce: older, more indigenous workers February 16, 2015 By Jason Whittaker News New data on Australia’s local government workforce reinforces its significant contribution to the economy. But ageing staff present workforce planning challenges for managers.
Local government: Australia's real economic workhorse? January 29, 2015 By Roberta Ryan & Melissa Gibbs Features Roads, rates and rubbish? The Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government is exploding myths with Australia’s first, extensive profile of the local government workforce.
21st public service: changing education and recruitment January 13, 2015 By Features A Melbourne School of Government report examines the future of the public service workforce. In the final summary for The Mandarin, implications on education, development and recruitment.
21st public service: shared vision needed for 'softer' skills December 17, 2014 By Features A report from the Melbourne School of Government investigates the future of the public service workforce. In the second summary for The Mandarin, a vision of what this future might look like.