You know I’m a romantic. I like sending gifts, surprising people and seeing others happy. Over the last 10 years boys have sent me flowers, moet and surprised me with gifts. My better half these days doesn’t believe in Valentines Day, although I suppose that’s ok given my birthday falls on February 15th. But every now and again he does manage to surprise me,...

We’re coming up to Mid Year Performance review time at my work and as per usual, it’s like pulling teeth. I’m resilient to this though, because deep down I believe in how important it is to have goals and talk about your performance with you manager. I encourage talking about WHAT you’ve achieved, but also HOW you’ve achieved it. Kris...

Well this list is the Top 25 Talent Management Blogs as determined by Fistful of Talent. Again, lists are an advantageous point in the right direction for who to check out online (but not always gospel. Some are just a popularity contest). Have a look at the list and let me know what you think. I think is lacking some aussies personally ...

Recently I’ve been doing some work at my organisation on; I guess you could say a diversity project. There is much emphasis on embracing diversity in today’s working environment and more specifically, there has been a prominent focus recently on gender diversity. Although it is about endorsing equity and equality for all, promoting gender diversity in the...

David Morgan is the former chief executive officer of Westpac Banking Corporation (1999-2008). Prior to Westpac, Dr Morgan worked at the International Monetary Fund in Washington and the Federal Treasury as the senior deputy secretary. In 2009, Dr Morgan was named a member of the Order of Australia for service to the finance sector as a leader in the development of...