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Leadership & Communication
Lack of female ASX 200 CEOs, data shows
Australia's top companies lack women in the most senior job roles, new official figures suggest. The Australian Bureau of Statistics Gender Indicators data found there were just seven female chief executive officers (CEOs) in the top 200 companies in Standard & Poor's ASX stock market index last year. This compared with 195 males in similar…
4 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
Could higher emotional intelligence help your career?
Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to recognise, evaluate and control your feelings, whether it’s anger, fear, sadness, pleasure or love. Those with high EI are able to identify these emotions easily in others, enabling them to be empathetic and form connections with colleagues, families, friends and even strangers. Having the ability to control your…
3 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
$17 million QLD railway engineering project announced
Railway engineering in Queensland is set to receive a $17 million boost from the state government to increase freight capacity. The Newman government revealed the money will go towards enlarging the train tunnels through both the Toowoomba Range and Lockyer Valley. Scott Emerson, transport and roads minister, said the aim is to lower the floors…
3 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Project update: Gold Coast Light Rail
On 6 May 2011, GoldLinQ was announced as the successful consortium to operate light rail on the Gold Coast. GoldLinQ is responsible for design, construction, operations and maintenance. With passenger services scheduled to start in 2014, GoldLinQ's Jason Ward joined us to discuss the project’s progress and some of the unique and innovative characteristics that…
2 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
Women are “striving for leadership”
Women are keen to pursue leadership development and overcome traditional stereotypes in the workplace. This is the upshot of a new US study examining how women perceive employment challenges, the results of which could have implications for Australian offices. Compiled by the Center for American Progress and lifestyle magazine ELLE, the survey showed women are…
2 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
Leadership skills: Managing underperformance
When everyone is working to their full potential, a business runs like a well-oiled machine - boosting productivity and creating a healthy workplace environment. However, there are a number of reasons why employees may be underperforming in their roles, which will need to be addressed with the right leadership skills. So why might your staff…
1 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
Top tips for staff motivation
The ability to keep staff motivated is one of the key characteristics of a successful leader, showing they have the charisma and drive to get the best out of their employees. And while it may be easy to put the effort in when it comes close to deadline day, maintaining that level of productivity when…
31 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
34% of women ‘prefer’ male bosses
Over one-third of women would prefer to have a male rather than a female boss, according to a new study. Research by UK-based women's fashion retailer Hobbs revealed that only a quarter of men felt the same way. The figures showed that while 61 per cent of all respondents said they had no preference, there…
30 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
The future of Victorian freight rail
Victoria has made clear its aims to position itself as Australia's freight and logistics capital, releasing a multi-billion dollar framework strategy for the state. Published earlier this month, The Freight State highlighted how the state government intends to generate between $19 billion and $23 billion each year, while creating thousands of jobs. Premier Denis Napthine…
30 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
ARA highlights rail industry election proposals
The need for increased railway engineering funding is just one of the issues that has been raised by the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) ahead of the upcoming federal election. ARA chairman Lindsay Tanner said the nation's rail industry contributes millions of dollars to the economy, as well as employing more than 100,000 people across the…
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