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Influencing culture and mindset with Dr Jo Lukins

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With over 25 years’ experience, psychologist, Dr Jo Lukins, delivers programs on resilience and expert performance. Gain valuable advice on a variety of topics, including mental health initiatives, burnout prevention, having difficult conversations, goal setting, career progression and teamwork.

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Upholding integrity in SES recruitment

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The Australian Public Service Commission recently announced changes to SES recruitment processes. The changes commenced on 1 October 2023.
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Strategies to help minimise the surprising causes of burnout

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While balancing work commitments and personal responsibilities is traditionally seen as the cause of burnout, we explore other emotional and mental causes HR professionals should be aware of.
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APS Integrity Taskforce report ‘Louder than Words: An APS Integrity Action Plan’

The APS Integrity Taskforce has released their report ‘Louder than Words: An APS Integrity Action Plan’. Integrity is deeply important to our work in the public service. We encourage all staff to reflect on how integrity shapes our work for the Australian public. The ‘Integrity Good Practice Guide’ includes a range of practical examples of how you can contribute to a pro-integrity culture.

Autism in the workplace

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Unwrapping the misconceptions around autism, and how to incorporate regulation strategies and accommodations in the workplace.

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Guidance for agencies to support employee wellbeing during the Voice referendum

On Saturday, 14 October 2023, Australians will have their say in a referendum to recognise First Nations peoples in the Constitution through an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.
The Australian Public Service Commission has developed resources to help agencies communicate about the support available to their staff.

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SES performance

The Senior Executive Service Performance Leadership Framework forms part of the APS Reform agenda, to ensure the APS embodies integrity in everything it does.

Acknowledgement of Country

The APSC acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders both past and present.