APS HR Professional News

The HR Foundational Learning Series launches in January 2022. This four-topic series includes eModules and ‘learning bites’ on key APS HR issues.

To cap off another big year for the APS HR Professional Stream, we asked five members of the Working Group to share their thoughts on the future of work, opportunities and challenges on the horizon, and how they plan to spend the holiday season.

The Integrity in the APS podcast series explores the meaning of integrity and importance of harnessing integrity as an APS craft to build a high performing, trusted public service.

Professor Deborah Blackman adds a valuable academic perspective to the APS HR Professional Stream working group. Taking time out from her busy schedule teaching Public Sector Strategy Management at the University of New South Wales and juggling various research projects through the Public Service Research Group, we caught up with Deborah to hear her insights and tips on effective business partnering, turning practice into policy and rethinking how we evaluate success.

David Thodey AO is well known in public service circles for the independent review of the APS he embarked on at the request of then-Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. The review produced an ambitious range of recommendations, including one that became the starting point for the APS HR Professional Stream. We were fortunate to sit down with David to get his views on the progress of the HR Professional stream to date, and his thoughts on the biggest challenges for the APS of the future.

A webinar on the new Future of Work report with guests Jacqui Curtis, Damian West and Dr Sue Williamson was held on 11 October – keep an eye on the socials for more info if you missed it.

Dr Tessa Bailey gives her insights in an AGLN webinar we have exclusive extended access to.

Are you a manager looking for ways to help your staff develop their skills and experience?

Are you a manager in the APS looking for ways to help your staff develop their skills and experience? Kylie Murray and Brian Thorpe from IP Australia share their experiences and thoughts on the benefits that short, flexible mobility opportunities can provide.

As a HR professional, what should you do when an employee comes to you for a review of a workplace action or decision that they feel is wrong, unfair, or unreasonable? In this guide, we help you with the five essential steps you need to take to ensure you are conducting a fair review and getting the balance right.