“There are things that can be measured. There are things that are worth measuring. But what can be measured is not always what is worth measuring; what gets measured may have no relationship to what we really want to know.” This statement, and the subsequent arguments presented by Jerry Muller …
Employee Wages
Tuesday, June 3, 2014Are we paying too much for our employees’ wages? When Nobel Prize winning Economists speak, how willing are we to listen? James Mirlees has recently suggested that without wage cuts “from the board room to the factory floor”, Australia’s unemployment rate will steadily rise. Announcements in the past two weeks …
Giving to Charities
Monday, May 12, 2014Who Are The Most Generous People in Australia? The most generous people in Australia typically live in the ACT, according to the latest NAB Charitable Giving Index. The least come from WA and Tasmania. The 4th edition of the Index reveals the latest trends and data on the giving patterns …
Connecting With Charity Consumers
Monday, March 31, 2014Surprisingly six out of ten Australians are receptive to advertising messages in some form, as reported in a recent survey by Australia Post and ADMA. But what form of advertising is most effective? You may be surprised. The survey of over 9,000 people asked which advertising form they actively sought …
Presenting Annual Reports to The Board
Monday, February 3, 2014Each year the Board of your company is required to consider and (hopefully) approve the annual report, including the financial statements. Governance Institute of Australia has prepared a best practice guide for companies to assist them in this process, including sample minutes for the requisite actions. While the guide can …