20 August 2012 Interns are a key feature of the modern workplace. flickr/Drew Leavy Internships and real world politics By Diane Stone, University of Western Australia The Education Office of the Western Australian State Parliament introduces students to the “real world” of politics and policy making though an internship program. The parliamentary internship looks a…
24 July 2012 Pervasive workplace sexism is biggest threat to success By Justin Norrie, The Conversation Exposure to sexism is the greatest threat to the work performance of women, who flourish when they have opportunities to…
26 June 2012 Carrot works better than stick in motivating workers Michigan State University A new study has found that workers respond better to rewards than penalties, challenging previous research that said threats…
21 May 2012 Lack of support for women executives from other women Washington University, St. Louis Women executives are often threatened by other women at the top tiers of organisations, new research from Washington University…
9 March 2012 Multinationals battle brain drain Victoria University Australian-based multinationals are investing more in retaining key staff than foreign-owned firms in an effort to fight…