Rudd's 'balance' Is Tipped All The Boss's Way

THE Prime Minister's tough line on public servant work hours is old-fashioned, out-of-touch with best management practice and bound to engender burnout and low morale, experts in workplace relations said yesterday.

Brumbies Circle Giteau And Mitchell As Force Run Out Of Firepower

THE Western Force yesterday confirmed several key players were owed money, with the ACT Brumbies the prime option if Matt Giteau seeks a release from his multimillion-dollar contract with the Perth-based club. The ARU, meanwhile, has formally announced that David Nucifora will take over as general manager of its high-performance unit next month.

Ceos Can Use Signature Practices To Nurture Hot Spots And Leave Their Mark

Companies need to encourage the crackle of imagination among staff, writes Lynda Gratton.

A New Hand Takes The Helm

What is the public to make of the appointment of Brian Langton to run Sydney Ferries? Even the Transport Minister, John Watkins - who can normally be relied on to put the absolute best face on things - sounded a little perfunctory yesterday about the appointment of the former transport minister, who was forced to resign a decade ago after the Independent Commission Against Corruption found he had acted corruptly. "He's a good man, he knows transport, he knows Sydney Ferries, and I think he's ...

How Skills Training Will Keep Business Competitive

EXPERTS are warning that companies will have to increase their spending on staff training and develop more innovative practices if they want to remain competitive during the current skills shortage.

Diners Don't Want To Be Served An Illness

Newcastle should follow best practice in restaurant hygiene inspection, writes Clare Hughes.