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Sentiment Index spotlights critical issues for contemporary education leaders
The arrival of AI, a greater focus on wellbeing and mental health, and the difficulty of attracting staff at an entry level. These are just some of the challenges and opportunities facing modern education leaders, as explored in Slade Group’s 2023 Australian...
Slade Education Index reveals collaboration as a key career driver for school leaders
Slade Group’s 2023 Australian School Education Leaders Sentiment Index paints a powerful picture of education in Australia, and its opportunities for evolution and innovation. Curated from in-depth surveys and interviews with 60 independent and public school leaders,...
Media Release
Money does matter – but for Australian education leaders it’s far from the top priority when it comes to attraction and retention Australian school leaders are prioritising career progression, mentoring, and opportunities to drive constructive change over salary when...
An invitation to participate in a Tjungu Experience
At a time when Australians are being asked to consider a Voice to Parliament, many business leaders and their organisations would like to engage more deeply with Indigenous people and communities, but don’t have an avenue. Enter The Tjungu Project. An immersive...
What do I stand to lose? Reflecting on the Voice to Parliament.
If those who most resist change typically have the most to lose, then I’m wondering what it is that ‘No’ voters stand to lose? I listen to the news over Easter and hear that King Charles has given his support for research into the British monarchy’s (aka his own...
3 reasons to look for a trusting and welcoming team when changing careers
A trusting and welcoming team can help create a sense of belonging and boost confidence and motivation.A high functioning team can facilitate the learning process and provide valuable mentorship and support.A sense of security and ability to cope with challenges are...
IWD – letting the light bulb moment settle
Have you ever experienced a switch that turned on a light bulb moment, and then for that moment to restlessly buzz around your mind until it settles? For me, that happened in early March when I explored the International Women’s Day website, and was able to...
Why we helped Clean Up Australia and how you can be part of the bigger picture.
On Tuesday 28 February, Slade Group were proud to join organisations across the country who are conscious of their social responsibility and take part in Business Clean Up Day as part of the Clean Up Australia Day program. With a number of our staff living in and...
Why nutrition has everything to do with your job.
You may not have ever thought about it, but loving your job can provide you with many health benefits. The right role can provide purpose, connection, fulfilment, a routine and ongoing learning – all contributing to making us feel happy and secure. However, there’s...
Whatever the news media reports is always right. Right?
In recent months the media has been full of news about global job cuts. All the big tech employers have been at it – Twitter, Google, Meta and Amazon. These market darlings, which enjoyed massive growth throughout the pandemic, suddenly found that as the world got...
Machine learning fires up the importance of creativity in the workplace
How are you so relaxed on a Friday afternoon when you’re still to write that 21st birthday speech for Saturday night, review the company’s hybrid working policy for Monday, edit the Position Description for the new CPO, and start thinking about the eulogy for...
What Chūnjié (Spring Festival) means to our Chinese expats
We asked Karen Yang and Maggie Zhang from our Payroll team what Chinese New Year, which falls on 22 January in 2023, means to them… Karen: The celebration of Spring Festival (or Chūnjié in pinyin) has more than 4000 years history. Based on the Chinese lunisolar...