Category: Blog

The key to finding happiness at work is to be engaged in meaningful work, something we all know to be intrinsically true…or is it?

Human-beings have an inbuilt negativity bias. But our brains on positive perform significantly better than when we are at negative, neutral or stressed. And we learn, develop and grow, and gain confidence by focusing on what is working,

Following the pandemic, Billie-Jo moved from Sydney to the Northern Territory and is now back in Adelaide. She is the current Chief Human Resources Officer for the Department for Child Protection.

Businesses do not sit separately from society; they are part of it. What businesses do will fundamentally impact the society and the environment around us.

Experimentation was originally a tool used by start-ups and large tech companies. But it hasn’t taken long for others to see the benefits.

First Nations have been refining leadership for millennia; they have had time from the dawn of human history to figure out what works and what doesn’t.

We learn to manage risk by facing it, not by erasing it. In difficult times we learn to make difficult and complex decisions.

The degree of technology change we face is unprecedented and growing. Be clear on the business outcomes you want to achieve, and use these new technologies to enable them.

Technological advancements hold the promise of propelling us forward, revolutionising our processes, and unlocking opportunities. However, they also introduce risks and uncertainties that cannot be overlooked or underestimated.

Get to know Thea de Klerk CMgr AFIML, Performance and Risk Manager at Babcock Australia & New Zealand.