Who’s afraid of the big bad quota?
Posted on 06 January 2010.
Another article in today’s Sydney Morning Herald projects the fears of every (male) director of the board: that a quota may be introduced to improve the level of participation by women in leading our companies. This time it’s Michael Pascoe talking about The board’s next fear: the female quota. We already know from the Women […]
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Earlybird rate ends next week – so here’s 10 top reasons to sign up and Ascend in your career
Posted on 05 January 2010.
The sphinxx office officially re-opens on Monday 11th January – however with earlybird registrations for Ascend closing on the 15th here’s a quick reminder to register now to get the special early-bird rate. If you’ve been to our SELL OUT Ascend development days in Sydney and Melbourne in 2009, you’ll know what you’re in for […]
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The pros and cons of thinking before you speak before you act
Posted on 15 December 2009.
I’ve been hobbling around all week with a crook back (mental note: don’t wrestle alpacas, they are stronger than humans!) My niece Stephanie has been visiting and working in the sphinxx office, having just passed Year 12 with flying colours, and as she’s also a farm girl we decided to oversee the alpaca shearing together […]
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Join a women’s trade delegation to the Middle East
Posted on 15 December 2009.
Limited places are now available on a unique Australian women’s trade delegation to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait – two exciting markets where diversifying economies, advancement of women in education and commerce, and a growing variety in SMEs, imports, and investments combine to create enormous potential for Australian business and education. Arab region consultant Fiona Hill […]
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Professionals willing to take pay cuts for NGO jobs – new stats
Posted on 15 December 2009.
Professionals applying for jobs at non-profit organisations are willing to take a pay cut of up to 30 per cent, according to a survey conducted by EthicalJobs.com.au. More than 60 Australian non-profit organisations took part in the survey including charities, industry bodies and non-profit organisations. 78% of those surveyed said job applications from professionals working […]
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The crisis one year on – McKinsey global economic review survey results are out
Posted on 15 December 2009.
A year after the global economic system nearly collapsed, many companies are finally finding ways to increase profits under the new conditions. But almost as many expect profits to continue falling, and executives also indicate that their broader financial hopes remain fragile. Many expect more government involvement in economies and industries over the long term. […]
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