Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - September, 2013
Tuesday September 3 was ‘Equal Pay Day’; a reminder of the 64 extra days per year a woman must work for her pay to equal that of a man.
Recruiters claim some are driven to diversity
Some big recruiters have reported real change is taking place in some Australian industries, with companies making concrete moves to enforce gender diversity.
Some choices go skin deep
New research has found having visible tattoos can still reduce the chance of getting a job, but the stigma on body art is changing.
The office should bend to the shifting nature of dad
Experts say fathers are not the bumbling piles of domestic uselessness that TV ads portray, claiming that the modern dad is a different beast and that employers need to change the way they think.
Direct responsibility in tele-working
With tele-working and remote offices fast becoming the standard for many employees, experts say bosses need to be aware of their safety responsibilities even when the office is no-where near.
Expo charade shot down
There are claims this week that a company in WA is selling tickets and bookings for a convention that does not exist; ripping-off miners and engineers with the swindling scheme.
Microsoft picks up Nokia for near $8 billion
Microsoft has announced it is buying mobile phone manufacturer Nokia, complete with all its devices and services.
Corruption probe exposes mining boys' club
A broad range of findings have been levelled against former New South Wales Resources Minister Ian Macdonald, accusing him of thwarting proper process to do favours for his friends in the mining industry.
Defence CTO jumps to Immigration ship
The former Chief Technology Officer for the Department of Defence has left his post, moving to a role as Chief Information Officer of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
Microsoft and Google seek freedom to speak
Two giants of global IT are looking to sue the US Government over its denial to let them tell the public what they are forced to do.
Outlooks improved by a glass or two
A moderate daily intake of wine can have several proven health benefits, a list which now includes a lower risk of developing depression.
Twitter's free speech defender flies before IPO
The top lawyer and advocate for free speech at Twitter has left the company; the surprise move comes as Twitter prepares for its long-awaited initial public offering.