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Leadership still isn't designed for working mothers
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (701+ words) By Karlie Cremin - Contributor For all the progress Australia claims to have made on flexible work, one stubborn truth remains: the higher you climb in leadership, the less flexibility you are afforded. And for women returning from parental leave, that…...
Why the best hires aren't always the most qualified
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (951+ words) By Sabri Suby - Contributor One of the biggest hiring mistakes businesses still make is confusing credentials with capability. We've all been there: you hired someone impressive on paper " great university, solid qualifications " but six months later, they're struggling." Why? Often…...
Why impostor syndrome follows high achievers all the way to the top
1+ week, 3+ day ago (751+ words) When Cyrille Vigneron " the former global President and CEO of Cartier " was 22, he was thrust into a leadership role he felt entirely unready for. Overnight, a managerial shakeup and resignation at the French-owned water utility company he was working for…...
Sydney uni dropout behind $432 M startup teams up with Beckham to outsmart aging
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (584+ words) When Max Marchione was a Commerce/Law undergraduate student at the University of Sydney, he weighed up the pros and cons of making a life-and-career-changing decision. On one side of the scales was what he calls his "contrarian mindset, obsession…...
Australia's 2026 Public Holidays: How to Turn Your Leave Into Longer Breaks
3+ mon, 3+ hour ago (84+ words) Forbes Australia A state-by-state guide to every Australian public holiday in 2026 " and the leave strategy that makes each one count. Select your state below. Public holiday dates sourced from the Fair Work Ombudsman. Some state-specific holidays subject to annual confirmation....
Edtech to medtech: Two unicorns pivot to a full-body gamble
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (1911+ words) This story features in Issue 21 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. The case had been to the High Court, and they'd lost. The deportation notice followed. Gopi Sara, then 18, with his mother and 19-year-old sister, Gaya, had…...
Linked In reveals the 15 fastest-growing jobs in Australia
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (413+ words) Linked In has unveiled the fastest-growing jobs in Australia for 2026, with competence in AI the stand-out skill. In order to rank, jobs had to have had positive growth across Linked In's membership base and sufficient job postings in the past…...
Want a job in AI? Upskill in these industries and move to these Aussie cities
1+ year, 2+ day ago (760+ words) With all of the buzz about AI, it is not surprising that hiring in the space has more than tripled over the last decade. A new report from Australia's National Artificial Intelligence Centre (NAIC) reveals energy, resources, utilities, and healthcare…...
Wind, solar and renewables storage workers get a boost, and a passport, to meet 2030 targets
1+ year, 2+ day ago (474+ words) Australia's Clean Energy Council (CEC) estimates that 32, 000 electricians are needed to meet the federal government's commitment to generate 82 per cent renewable electricity by 2030. That number is dwarfed by the number of construction workers needed. Industry estimates say 450, 000 labourers are needed…...