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Big Law 28 November 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonGilchrist Connell’s chief people officer named new CEO

In what is likely a major first for the legal profession, insurance firm Gilchrist Connell has named a new CEO with an...

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Politics 02 October 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyLawyer’s report finds ‘systemic’ racism at ABC

ABC’s managing director has apologised to current and former employees of the national broadcaster who have...

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Big Law 29 August 2024 ByKace O'NeillAre PIPs a ‘quiet firing’ tool for firms?

Performance improvement plans (PIPs) may be used by businesses, including law firms, that “lack the moral fibre to...

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Big Law 26 August 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonWorker’s retainer with law firm hinders Fair Work application

A chicken factory worker fired for allegedly hitting a woman was unable to convince the Fair Work Commission his...

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Big Law 23 August 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyPinsent Masons set to trial half-day Fridays

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has unveiled a pilot program whereby its staff can finish their working weeks at...

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The Bar 21 August 2024 ByKace O'NeillIn sex harassment cases, ‘an apology alone should never be enough’

A recent Fair Work decision has been labelled as “disappointing” by a senior lawyer, who warned that employers may...

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SME Law 16 August 2024 ByLiberty MooreWhy a law firm’s ‘good’ marketing managers aren’t really...

In today’s fast-paced business environment, marketing managers play a pivotal role that extends well beyond strategic...

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Big Law 12 April 2024 ByKace O'NeillWhy bullies earn more later in life

A recent study has discovered a direct correlation between aggressive tendencies at a young age and prosperous economic...

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Big Law 12 March 2024 ByKace O'NeillLeaders must help themselves before they can help their employees

Sometimes, leaders tend to neglect their own wellbeing to uplift that of their employees. This process can prove to have...

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Big Law 23 February 2024 ByAndrew McKenzieHow to avoid a media ‘train wreck’

The disastrous interview of Woolworths chief executive Brad Banducci on the ABC current affairs program Four Corners...

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