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Australian Workers Back-Paid $16 Million

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 23rd February 2015 -  Almost 11,000 Australian workers have been back-paid more than $16 million following mediation, according to the Fair Work Ombudsman.

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The Three Keys to Leaving a Not for Profit Well

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 23rd February 2015 -  Recently Doug Taylor left a high-profile position as CEO at United Way Australia to become the Director for Strategic Engagement at UnitingCare NSW & ACT. Today he shares the top things to remember when leaving a Not for Profit organisation.

Global Not for Profit and Volunteer Match Network Launched

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 19th February 2015 -  The world’s largest business social networking platform LinkedIn, has launched a tool for Not for Profits which it claims will connect them with more than four million volunteers.

800,000 Aussies Looking for Work

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 16th February 2015 -  They were elected on a platform of creating more jobs but the Abbott Government is now facing the highest unemployment rate since 2002.

Indigenous Employment Going Backwards

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 16th February 2015 -  The Abbott Government’s record on tackling Indigenous unemployment has been called disappointing but unsurprising.

Changemaker

Raising the Bar for Change

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 16th February 2015 -  Jacob Varghese uses his skills in the field of law to make a difference in the world. Varghese is the Principal in charge of Pro Bono work at Maurice Blackburn Lawyers. He is this week’s Changemaker.

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The Importance of Sourcing a Professional Change Manager

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 16th February 2015 -  With changes in legislation, pressure from the commercial sector and expanding demands from the community sector, Not for Profits are coming under intense pressure to review and transform their organisational processes and frameworks, which will requ

Not for Profits Harnessed for Federal Employment Program

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 9th February 2015 -  For the first time in Australia 11 people with Autism Spectrum Disorder have begun traineeships designed to harness their unique abilities at the Department of Human Services in Adelaide.

Bank Aims to Boost Gender Diversity

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 9th February 2015 -  National Australia Bank has created a new internship program specifically designed for female university students to attract more women to traditionally male-dominated careers in the global markets.

Telstra Sheds 78 More Jobs

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 9th February 2015 -  Telecommunications giant Telstra is set to shed 78 jobs with the majority coming from a regional Victorian town.
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