Mar 2020

COVID-19: the challenge for schools and the latest economic stimulus measures

In an ever-evolving situation, our schools face some tough questions around how they communicate and when they do it.

Mar 2020

COVID-19 means we must communicate better than ever

There are crucial differences between communicating in an ‘ordinary’ crisis and communicating in a pandemic.

Oct 2019

When WeWork doesn’t work – what next for the property sector?

As WeWork's woes dominate the headlines, questions abound around what they mean to the co-working space and the property industry as a whole.

Feb 2019

Scratching the surface: what your Facebook scrolling is really teaching you

Here’s something worth stashing away in the back of your mind as an Australian election campaign looms – a new study shows Facebook users do pick up political knowledge from

Dec 2018

When technology says ‘no’ to your ‘dirty’ name

Warning: the following story contains lots of rude words — sort of. It’s not that they are really rude, but more that they don’t fit the strict rules imposed by

Dec 2018

2019, space odyssey: the game-changers ahead for Perth’s office scene

Space can be a funny thing. On one hand, it’s a totally finite concept with set dimensions and limitations. On the other, few commodities are as fluid when we opt

Sep 2018

Strawberry fields doing it tough … but not forever

Back In 2006, a family restaurant chain turning over millions of dollars a year, with outlets across most states and employing thousands of people, had a near-death experience. There on

Sep 2018

Are international students customers, clients or cash cows?

Attracting, retaining and delighting international students is a major challenge for WA’s universities, writes Ruth Callaghan, who recently moderated the CEDA higher education panel of vice-chancellors. It was a lengthy

Aug 2018

Three tips for using hashtags during an event

We know what it’s like. You’re at an event, you’re busy with conversation and looking to catch up and grow your network – but what attention are you giving to

Jan 2018

Five signs your business needs a better corporate narrative

Is the story of your business a fairytale, an encyclopaedia or a cautionary tale? Ruth Callaghan looks at the signs it is time to dust off your corporate narrative. It

Jan 2018

5 New Year resolutions to get your social into shape for 2018

It’s that time of year when gym memberships soar and everyone drags out their lycra for a spin. But what about your social media profiles? Ruth Callaghan suggests some New

Sep 2017

Seven brands taking a marriage equality stand

How do brands walk the line between supporting employees and diversity and not wandering into political fire? Ruth Callaghan looks at seven brands finding their feet in the marriage equality