Most agencies have a culture program of some sort underway - but if I were a public sector exec, I’d be tripling down on this one to make sure that attitudes, systems and processes fully support a continuously learning, future-focused culture.

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, I reflect on the daily microaggressions women experience, and provides some appropriate responses – emphasising the key is to notice them and speak up if we’re ever going to see the change we so desperately need.

The APS workforce trusts that what they say will matter. If used effectively, the APS census will improve organisational performance.

A one-size fits all approach to performance management may not accommodate the needs or value of many members of the 50+ workforce.