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Workers Suffer Discrimination Due to Mental Illness – Study

Staff Reporter, Monday, 7th October 2013 -  More than one in five Australians have experienced discrimination in the workplace due to mental illness, according to a study by the Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA).

Vision Australia Axes Jobs for Disabled

Staff Reporter, Monday, 7th October 2013 -  Vision Australia will close down its employment enterprise, Vision Australia Enterprises, leaving 71 people, some of which are blind or have low vision, out of work.

Tips to Improve Mental Health in the Workplace

Staff Reporter, Monday, 7th October 2013 -  Improving mental health in the workplace can save organisations from the direct and indirect costs of mental health problems, according to mental health Not for Profit beyondblue.

Richard Branson’s Top Tips on Hiring on Personality

Staff Reporter, Monday, 30th September 2013 -  As part of LinkedIn’s How I Hire series, Virgin Group Founder Richard Branson explains why he hires employees on personality.

Corporate Volunteering Improves Employee Engagement – Study

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 24th September 2013 -  Corporate volunteering improves employee satisfaction, retention and engagement, according to a study conducted by Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM).

Interim CEO Takes Over Reins of Learning Links

Staff Reporter, Monday, 23rd September 2013 -  After 12 years at the helm of Learning Links, a Sydney-based service for children with disabilities, Chief Executive Officer Warren Johnson has stepped down from the top job.

Less Time at the Desk Can Alleviate Depression – Study

Staff Reporter, Monday, 23rd September 2013 -  Researchers have found that spending less time sitting down could improve symptoms of depression.

Changemaker

Personal journey leads Collin to top job

Staff Reporter, Monday, 23rd September 2013 -  Emma Collin has hit the ground running since taking over the reins of Parkinson’s Victoria as CEO in May. She is this week’s Changemaker.

Opinion

Exposing Myths Around a Midlife Career Transition

Staff Reporter, Monday, 23rd September 2013 -  Maria Simonelli created The Career Redesign Program in a bid to help people, particularly for people aged between 40-60 years old, make a successful career move. In this opinion piece she addresses the myths that surround a midlife career change.

Ovarian Cancer Australia Set for Significant Growth

Staff Reporter, Monday, 16th September 2013 -  With four years of steady growth, Not for Profit organisation, Ovarian Cancer Australia is set to almost double its workforce.
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