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Last night I attended the Chief Executive Women (CEW) Annual Dinner and was fortunate to hear the key note speech from one of Australia’s top female execs – Gail Kelly. At No 18 on this year’s Forbes List of Most Powerful Women, Gail ranked higher than Oprah and the Queen!

As CEO of Westpac, Gail has had quite a ride since her appointment some 20 months ago. A merger with St.George and the GFC to boot, Gail has aimed high and demonstrated great resilience. All this, and a mother of four children, including teenage triplets!

Gail articulated her main aims as being quite simple;

1. Be in the moment and 100% ‘present’ to whomever you are with – clients, staff, family or friends

2. Delight customers

Thank you Gail for leading the way!

While the private sector has traditionally been recognised for its competitive employment prospects, the public sector is fast gaining recognition in some circles for its offerings. This award recognises public sector organisations for their leading employer of choice strategies.

Entries for this award should detail:

Essential
A positive service-orientated culture reflective of public sector goals
Evidence of a good reputation/status within the public sector
A clear link between HR and business strategy
Evidence of talent and skill being a corporate priority
Broad-based personal and professional career/development opportunities
Clearly articulated and lived values hardwired into a performance management and measurement system
Evidence of ongoing measurement (and positive results) of employee engagement

Desirable
Strong leadership and an inclusive management style
Flexible work practices and demonstrable work/life integration
Performance-linked competitive reward and recognition
A clearly articulated value/employment proposition linked to the brand
Vacant positions filled relatively easily and in short timeframe

For more information go to HR Awards

or   Award nomination kit

Just when you thought it was safe to snuggle down in the duna and listen to the dulcet tones of the ABC’s  Tony Delroy – be warned. I’m participating in a round table discussion on what the extension of the retirement age will mean for you. Call in and join the conversation! Wednesday 10 June 10 pm.

Talent Leadership Consortium – new!

SageCo is a founding member of the Talent Leadership Consortium – a select group of subject matter experts who assist organisations to:

• Create a flexible workplace
• Manage working parents
• Combat the ageing workforce
• Find child / elder care solution

Find out more at www.talentleadership.com.au