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Purpose seems to be the raison d’etre for organisations today. Thanks to Simon Sinek our ‘why’ has gained almost obsessive evangelism in business. It’s touted as the way to recruit talent, inspire employees, build profits, contribute to society and even solve problems our governments can’t address.The thing is, it all starts to sound terribly confusing amongst all the other ...

The royal commission revealed unethical practices and behaviours in the financial sector that are associated with the culture of the specific organisations. These practices are indeed part of the organisational culture, but culture should not be blamed. Culture is not an entity, nor an act of misconduct by individuals who find a loophole in the system. Culture and ethics are...

When it comes to success, it’s easy to think that people blessed with brains are inevitably going to leave the rest of us in the dust. But new research from Stanford University will change your mind (and your attitude). Psychologist Carol Dweck has spent her entire career studying attitude and performance, and her latest study shows that your attitude is a better predictor o...

As HSC students receive their results this week it’s that moment where they think, “This is it. Everyone is watching me”. But I urge students and parents to remember – the HSC doesn’t define you. I bombed out in my HSC but am now the new CEO of youth organisation YMCA NSW. After school, my journey took me from being a waitress to running hospitality at the Opera House at the...

There are a number of traits that employers look for when hiring new talent. However, sometimes there are skills not included in a traditional job listing that can add exponential value to a position or company. Forbes Agency Council conducted a survey of members about their thoughts on the most under-appreciated skills and traits that a potential candidate should have. Thei...

With its largest desktop redesign ever, LinkedIn is fighting the good fight against distraction. The 2017 updates make for less clutter across the platform and a more focused experience on every front, especially your personal profile. But, much like a garage full of junk, sprucing things up only makes a real difference if you get rid of all the random junk that’s just takin...

A board member’s job includes digging into strategy and process. Serving on the board of a philanthropic foundation isn’t just about approving grants. It’s about being a good steward of resources and sharing responsibility for the foundation’s impact. Too often the focus tends to be on board meeting preparation and the efficiency of these meetings. Take a moment to break fro...

Earlier this year, Jen Galvin-Rowley was delighted to partner with Matthew Johnston, General Manager Marine Services at Tasmanian Ports Corporation to replace their retiring Harbour Master. Following an extensive Search, David Willett was appointed Harbour Master and Marine Manager responsible for all Tasmanian Commercial Ports. David and his family relocated from Queensland...

Jen Galvin-Rowley was delighted to partner with T2 in the recent Search for Global Head of Technology. Adairs Retail Group’s head of technology, Rohan Penman, is leaving the organisation after seven years in the role. Penman is moving to Unilever’s retail tea business, T2 as global head of technology. In an email sent to Adairs staff on Friday, Penman said he would be leavin...

The company’s Head of E-Commerce, Manik Godhwani, opens up about the business’s key areas of focus, and its biggest struggles. Spanning across three key channels; direct to consumer (t2tea.com), marketplaces and wholesaler third-party sites, T2’s e-commerce strategy is all about making T2’s products available globally, with 24/7 shopping capabilities. This in itself might no...