How to tell if you're founder material
If you are in a company and entertaining the idea of doing your own thing, make sure you are moving for the right reasons.
How new power leaders are changing the workforce
In their book New Power, Jeremy Heimans, a co-founder of activist group GetUP!, and Henry Tims discuss how technology and the rise of mega platforms have combined to change the power dynamics of the workforce.
Call for customer representatives on boards
Financial services companies may need to consider radical solutions such as adding consumer representatives to their boards, says a top academic specialising in financial risk.
You could soon order pizza through your TV: Menulog
Online food ordering business Menulog is expanding into home delivery, using its data and customer insights to supersize its relationship with restaurants.
The real reason why Sepia's leaving Sydney
Sydney's three-hat restaurant Sepia drives innovation in everything it does - including moving to Melbourne.
AFR celebrates women of influence again in 2018
The Australian Financial Review is delighted to announce that the Women of Influence awards, which have running since 2012, will be launched on May 30, with the winners revealed at a gala dinner in Sydney on October 17.
Lynas Corp CEO eyes ASX100 return
The woman from Brisbane moved company headquarters and her family to Malaysia to ensure the rare earths miner's turnaround.
Lacaze's lessons for women on their way to the top
There are trade-offs if you want to climb the corporate ladder and it is best to recognise that early in your career, says Lynas Corp CEO Amanda Lacaze.
'A butt grab is like a handshake'
Sexual harassment is still seen as the price of being at work for many women.
Is agile working a revolution, or a cover for lay-offs?
Scrums, squads, tribes, sprints and kanbans are all part of the cultish new world of agile work which has gone mainstream at major companies like ANZ, NAB, Macquarie, Dulux, ING and AGL.
Why a sense of humour is a key management tool
Lynas' workforce have grown to love their unconventional Aussie CEO.
NAB not walking the shared value talk
The misconduct that has emerged in the royal commission hearings is not in line with shared value principles.
Why Asians work so hard
Australian businesses are missing out on a valuable resource by overlooking Asian workers.
The new HR department ... no people
Chinese mega business JD.com is turning it's algorithms on its staff as a way of getting the best from its 1 million employees.
Brenner's treatment 'absolutely' sexist
ACID boss Elizabeth Proust said the treatment of AMP's Catherine Brenner was "absolutely" sexist. She said having more women in top executive jobs would remove gender as an issue.
The woman preparing women for birth in outer space
Lucy McRae is a sci-fi artist and a€ 'body architect' who uses technology and design to help the body adapt to extreme environments.
The secrets of business class airport lounges
They've all got food,drink and comfy seats but the best of the lounges have masseurs, mixologists and movies.
The making of a billionaire
Business magnate Robert Kuok learned a lot from his warring parents.
A business card on steroids
Smart executives are writing business books to gain a competitive edge with their employer, find a new job or execute a move into consulting from corporate life.
Take your personal branding to a new level
If you want to stand out from the crowd you'll need considerably more than a well-polished LinkedIn profile.
The secret to selling yourself on social media
Building a following on social media as a thought leader can bring business opportunities.
How a coach helped this exec step up
Stepping up to an executive role had unexpected challenges for Renate Vogt but a coach helped her navigate them.
Women, here's how to get a pay rise
Research shows that women need to approach negotiations differently from men.
Contractors don't get to join in the workplace fun
Many organisations employ contractors because they're considered cheaper in the long run, but at what cost?
Do you really need a board of directors?
Start-up founders are better off focusing on growing their business rather than holding meetings.
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