By Paul Hemsley Business and ICT consulting company UXC Consulting has adopted a team and individual self assessment process compatible with government agencies. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) former…
Category: Workforce
Government opens workforce connection agency
The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations has introduced a workforce agency aimed at training in pressured industries. Targeting 'pressure points' in the Australian economy, the National Workforce and…
Green manufacturing jobs take off
The Gillard Government’s Green Car Innovation Fund and the Victorian Government will assist in creating manufacturing jobs within the state. Australian workers will manufacture power steering and drive line components…
WA changes local strategy planning
By Paul Hemsley Introduced as part of the State Government’s Local Government Reform Plan, all WA local governments will be required to develop a Strategic Community Plan and Corporate Business…
Former NY Mayor Giuliani talks leadership
In 1993, Rudy Giuliani was elected as mayor of New York City (NYC), United States of America, when he came into office he had to deal with a city that…
QLD turns attention to Torres Strait
The Queensland Government plans to improve service delivery in the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula area, notably in law enforcement. Goals and objectives in 11 key areas are detailed in…
Green Square poses transport challenge
By Jane Dargaville Despite the City of Sydney's own predictions its Green Square renewal project was a transport fiasco waiting to happen, it still holds high hopes for the project….
Managing diversity and striving for equity
By Angela Dorizas Managers need to change their thinking about equity and diversity if they are to harness the capacity of a changing workforce, new research suggests. Professor…
Budget 2011 all about health and jobs
By Lilia Guan Australian deputy prime minister and treasurer, Wayne Swan has released the 2011-2012 budget, with the promise of getting the country back into the black. Mr…
SA LGA to appoint new president
Whyalla Mayor Jim Pollock has stepped down from his duties citing family reasons for his sudden departure. A special meeting of the LGA State Executive Committee will be held…