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Optimism, resilience high on the recruitment checklist

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUL 2020
... increases cooperation and collaboration," Super Recruiters said. Humphris argued "the old ways are no longer the best", with social distancing practices signaling the industry's hiring processes are ripe for disruption. "Traditional resumes and job interviews ...

BlackRock offers update on dumping coal

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUL 2020
... frequently with the number of engagements on environmental issues increasing from 316 to 1230. There was a huge increase in social engagements too, up 146% from 353 in 2018-2019 to 870 in 2019-2020. Governance remains the ESG issue that BlackRock engages ...

Super-backed specialist centre opens in Hobart

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUL 2020
... dementia care village open its doors in Tasmania. In development with HESTA, not-for-profit aged care provider Glenview and Social Ventures Australia (SVA), the Korongee Village in Hobart will pioneer a new approach to care for people living with dementia ...

Chief economist update: Flattening the rebound

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUL 2020
The earlier than expected easing of restrictions in Australia that defrosted social and commercial activity has had their desired effect - rebounding business conditions and confidence - and the feared one -- a second wave. The NAB monthly business ...

LGS certified carbon neutral

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2020
... power project in Rajasthan, India. "These projects reflect our local and global outlook and they generate environmental, social and economic co-benefits," Yip said. "The carbon offset projects align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals ...

Chief economist update: UK plans for jobs

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2020
... meetings with persons from different households were eased; 15 June - re-opening of "non-essential" businesses; 4 July - social distancing gap lowered from two metres to one "to allow businesses to be able to reopen". The relaxation of restrictions in ...

Melburnians back in the lockup

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUL 2020
... Victoria's six-week lockdown. Victoria accounts for around a quarter of the country's total output, the re-freezing of social and commercial activity in the state would have flow-on repercussions on its neighbours that will, ultimately, delay ...

Australian Unity rejigs executive lineup

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUL 2020
... be a great asset to Australian Unity as we move into our next phase of growth, especially as we continue to pursue our social infrastructure agenda," Australian Unity group managing director Rohan Mead said. Separately, the firm has launched a new green ...

Rio Tinto decision exposes limits of super engagement

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUL 2020
... might be worried about reputational damage to Rio Tinto and corresponding economic impacts, fines and penalties, loss of social licence to operate and general confidence and capability in the company's management - all of which loosely fit within ...

Advisers switch platforms amid pandemic

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUL 2020
... March, planners have significantly expanded their use of online meetings, email campaigns, digital signature tools and social media management systems," Peker explains. "Whether by choice or circumstance, planners are adapting their technology stack ...