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Don’t Ignore the Live Dragons


The world is changing fast, and there are some things that are difficult to predict in our future. But that doesn’t mean you can’t foresee anything. Leaders look further into the future and see what’s lying ahead. “It does not do to leave a live dragon out of your calculations...

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Top 10 Healthcare Trends in Australia in 2019


By 2050, a quarter of the population will be aged 60+ everywhere except Africa (EY) AI uses patient data to improve clinical decision-making and personalize care (World Economic Forum) Wearable and portable devices empower patients to self-manage their care (Deloitte) The always-connected patient ...

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Are You Ready for Generation Z In Your Workplace?


Generation Z – the “dot com kids” – are people born between 1995 and 2009. They are the largest generation ever, make up 20% of Australia’s population, and 2 billion people worldwide. By 2025, they will make up 27% of our workforce. Are YOU ready for them in your workplace? Here are 10 th...

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People and Machines: Better Together – Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace


There’s a lot of talk now about Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace. But as much as we hear about “robots coming for your jobs”, the reality is that the best workplaces will have people and machines working together. Employer demand for AI in the workplace has more than ...

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Are You Flexible Enough for Flexible Work?


The best people want more flexibility in their working hours – as research shows: 81% of employees want to be trusted when, where and how they work (Sage People) 35% of people are choosing freelance work (Forbes) 47% of Australian workers would accept a pay cut for more flexible working hour...

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What Will the City of the Future Look Like?


By 2050, two-thirds of the world’s population will live in cities. What will the city of the future look like? Here are 10 things we’ll see in the not-too-distant future … Most buildings source their power from renewable energy sources. Vertical farming uses land effi...

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The Future of Private Hospitals and Private Healthcare in Australia


Young people are deserting private hospital insurance – with 49,000 fewer Generation Z’s and Generation Y’s with private insurance than in 2017 (APRA)
Health insurance reform will start taking effect from April 2019 with premium rises and falls for different categories (Deloitte)
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Ten Trends for the Airport of the Future


Forget the endless queues and delays – the airport of the future will be a destination in itself. Airports around the world are reinventing themselves to cater to the new model of treating passengers as customers. ...

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The Skills for the Future: Leadership and Social Influence


When the World Economic Forum identified key skills for the future, “leadership” was near the top of the list. But not just leadership! Specifically, the skill is called “leadership and social influence”. That’s because leadership now is about how well you can influence people in you...

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Top 10 Talent Trends for 2019


The War for Talent: Finding high-quality talent will be the top challenge for HR leaders in 2019 (XpertHR)Integrating AI: 67% of workers believe they must develop their skills to work with intelligent machines (Accenture)The Rise of Social Recruiting: 79% of job seekers use social media t...

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