Why technology can't replace human connection in Executive Research

As the Research Manager at Six Degrees Executive, my role in Executive Search has evolved from a supportive capacity to a..

Using contractors to address talent shortages in Engineering, Ops and Supply Chain

As we head into 2025, Australian industries are grappling with significant talent shortages, particularly within..

Building a new Executive Leadership Team (ELT): A CEO’s guide

For any CEO, constructing a new Executive Leadership Team (ELT) is a pivotal moment, offering immense potential to drive..

QLD LNP to honour the ALP’s budget commitments: what this means for jobs

Residents of Queensland will head to the voting booth on Saturday 26th October to either deliver a fourth consecutive term..

Case Study: Transforming Procurement with high-impact talent

When a leading transportation company faced a major procurement transformation, they turned to Christine Armadass for..

Old dogs can teach you new tricks: 6 benefits of hiring older workers

Older workers are often a forgotten piece of the diversity equation. It’s time to check our age bias and learn to recognise..

Is it time to stop arguing against gender quotas?

Quotas can be a demonstrably effective way to reach its diversity and equality goals, but not everybody believes quotas are..

Speaking the language of leadership

In 2024, authentic leadership requires more than simply checking off diversity and inclusion boxes. Leaders today need to..

Insights from the 'Six Degrees and Grant Thornton 2024 Retail Trends Forum'

Six Degrees Executive continues to foster meaningful conversations and connections among industry professionals. Our recent..

Is there a place for vulnerability in modern leadership?

In the past, vulnerability in leadership has often been criticised and viewed as a sign of weakness. However, the evolving..

The Future of Supply Chain in Australia – changing skills and capabilities

Every day I get to meet supply chain leaders who provide insights into a huge variety of supply chains in Australia –..

Integrated Business Planning and the search for talent

With post-Covid changes to supply routes, attitudes towards security of supply and pressures on supply chain costs,..

Modern communication strategies for authentic leadership

Bill Gates is quoted as having once said “I’m a great believer that any tool that enhances communication has profound..

How learning and development drives talent retention and growth

In the ongoing quest to attract and retain top talent, organisations are discovering that offering robust Learning &..

6 winning leadership traits you won’t see on a resume

Leaders once ascended to leadership positions in the C-Suite based on their expertise and as a natural progression in their..

Why you need hiring velocity in a tech talent shortage

As explored in Six Degrees’ Technology Market Insights Report, an ongoing skills shortage is leading to intense competition..

Recruiting in the current job market

The Australian job market is continuously evolving and although it is cyclical in nature it has undergone many significant..

What an Employee Value Proposition (EVP) is and why it is important

While the recruitment market is constantly changing, one thing is for certain, it's important for businesses to..

Are you taking advantage of your business' CSR program?

I spent three days in Cambodia, supported by the Six Degrees Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program, building houses..

The surprising power of kindness at work

“Kindness” is a type of behaviour that involves being friendly, generous, helpful, and considerate to others. Kindness is..

The evolving role of the PMO in digital transformation projects

You’d be hard-pressed to find a Risk Manager who would advise investing in a project that only has a 30% chance of success...

The 4 qualities of successful CEOs

As the business environment changes, so must its leaders. And one area where we’ve seen significant change is at the level..

The working from home debate is still not settled

The future of work is a topic that will continue to evolve, and it's clear that the differing views on remote work versus..

Have you missed the boat for recruiting in 2023?

It’s the rush in the lead up to Christmas and Santa is just around the corner. You’ve FINALLY had approval for your new head..

Understanding burnout – why it matters and what to do about it

Most of us understand the importance of taking time off work when we are injured or unwell, however more and more workplaces..

How CFOs are leading with technological proficiency

Most executive teams would agree that the role of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has undergone significant change in recent..

Data-driven transformation: the CFO's imperative for decision making

In recent years, the role of a Chief Financial Officer, or CFO, has transformed from traditional financial stewardship to..

Why contracting should be a strategic pillar of your hiring strategy

When it comes to sourcing talent for your team the cost of getting it wrong or having a position vacant for an extended..

Get the help you need - fast - with Contractors

Peak times of year can be incredibly stressful for business leaders. But many hands make light work: the addition of..

How to attract top candidates, even when they’re not looking for a job

Struggling to fill a role? It could be because the ideal candidates are often already employed and not actively looking for..

The qualities and priorities of modern CFOs

Today’s CFOs need a broader range of qualities than their predecessors. Historically, CFOs were responsible for the key..

Flexible working: Finding the right balance in a sales environment

It’s no secret that most Australian businesses have adopted a form of hybrid or flexible working for their employees over..

Beyond technology: What’s expected of today’s CIOs

Technology continues to be a catalyst for change in our world. Within the business landscape, digital transformation..

What I wish I knew: a CEO’s strategy for success

John Florey, CEO of The Food Revolution Group, talks to us about success, learning from your mistakes and the importance of..

7 experts tips for an incoming CEO

Over the last five years, our Executive Search division has placed CEOs in subsidiaries of multinationals as well as private..

How to build a Board career

A quality Board is crucial for an organisation's growth and success amidst constant change and market influences. Talented..

Top Technology trends to expect for 2023

With the end of the year fast approaching, it’s an opportune time to reflect on the technology trends that will shape..

How to continue the focus on digital transformation

Who would have thought that digital transformation could be enabled by a virus? It sounds incongruous to say that the state..

Understanding your mental health and looking after others

Mental health in the workplace is being spoken about more than ever before. The State of Workplace Mental Health in..

Trust in leadership: Why it’s important and how to repair broken trust

Trust in leadership takes months to develop but can become unravelled in an instant. In this article, we discuss the nature..

Six Degrees Big Day Out: Fostering Change Agility

You’ve heard of IQ and EQ, but what is AQ? And why is it regarded as one of the most important forms of intelligence in a..

The talent evolution in Safety & Sustainability: a briefing

As corporate sustainability continues to outpace government policy, sustainability roles have grown in importance. At the..

Why Empathy is an important leadership skill

Empathic leadership can drive performance and improve retention, but it takes courage and a willingness to show..

How to both attract & retain top talent with Learning & Development

As the war for talent increases and the need to both find ways to attract and retain top talent, having a strong Learning &..

Australian Boards need more women: here's how to get you on board!

Despite significant improvement over the past decade, gender inequality still exists in Australian boards. The latest..

Is it the end of traditional marketing jobs?

Traditionally, an FMCG marketer needed to be a real Jack-of-all-trades -able to lead cross-functional projects, own..

An alternative way to build a career with purpose in food

Flocking back to the restaurants and boutique grocers in post-lockdown Melbourne you may have noticed something new:..

Don’t trust your gut: How to break your brain’s biases

If you have a brain, you are biased. While not all types of bias are bad - like staying away from something dangerous, many..

Supporting women returning to the workforce

When women try to re-enter the workforce after a career break, it is challenging to just pick up where they left off. As..

Flexibility is key for attracting and retaining top digital talent

Around the year 1021, the Viking king of England Canute the Great set his throne on the sea’s edge and commanded the..

The lure of a meaningful workplace

To many people, work is more than just a job – providing social connection, purpose, and a place of belonging (as well as..

Building a sustainable future in retail

One of the most devastating consequences at the outset of COVID-19 was the way it temporarily pushed sustainability off the..

2022 could be a year of rapid growth if companies can solve the talent shortage

Two years into a global pandemic and amid the ravages of the Omicron variant, you would expect a gathering of Australia’s..

How to maintain a mentally healthy remote or hybrid team

COVID-19 has had an enormous impact on the mental health and wellbeing of the workforce. In Australia, one in five people..

Five digital marketing roles that will enable your organisation to ride the e-commerce wave

Businesses everywhere are moving fast to win their slice of the global ecommerce surge to $4.2 trillion (yes, trillion) in..

An important conversation on mental health

From Covid Brain to Re-entry Syndrome and Post Traumatic Growth – our latest session with Beyond Blue CEO Georgie Harman..

How organisations can turn their tech stack into a hiring magnet

Imagine you’re a digital marketer considering two near-identical job offers from competing organisations. The working..

How to transition to a flexible, hybrid working model

Employers not embracing a hybrid flexible working model are at risk of a talent attraction and retention problem in the..

Tips for managing a team remotely and nurturing a remote culture

Leading a remote team requires a unique skillset and a different management technique to that used in a face-to-face..

Addressing the technology leadership gap

In a highly competitive, candidate-driven market, hiring organisations are having to work extra hard to attract, recruit,..

Making the big move: how we’ve become more mobile

The upending of our work life has been one of so many changes locally and globally as a result of the pandemic. For some..

How employee and jobseeker expectations have changed in the current job market

For Australian job hunters, things are looking pretty good (even if it may not feel that way!) But for employers, the..

Currently hiring and wondering why your job is still unfilled?

The first half of 2022 saw an incredible shift in job seeker behaviour. The market has been dominated by talent shortages,..

Trusting neuroscience to build motivated and resilient teams

Motivating your employees and building resilient teams is a large part of any leader’s responsibility, no matter the..

How to develop a winning agile sales team

Creating an agile sales team is key to achieving a flexible and viable workforce, especially in turbulent times. So, what..

7 things employees want in a post-COVID world

The COVID-19 pandemic shifted workers’ priorities and expectations at an unprecedented rate. In 2021, employees are placing..

How to prepare for technology roles that don’t yet exist

10 market trends shaping 2021

If one thing is clear coming into 2021, it’s that things are never going to be the same. For many, it has meant closing the..

Is your people strategy making or breaking your business?

With the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020, it is more apparent than ever the need for companies to ensure that their team..

What’s considered polite in the world of video calls?

Much of 2020 has thrown us off-kilter, but a major change we have experienced has been the transition of using video calls..

How has the role of corporate communications evolved?

While the need for a sophisticated communication function has never been greater, the role of corporate communications has..

Learning social connectivity in a virtual world

Six Degrees Executive partnered with Tomorrow Architects’ CEO and founder Tom Harkin for an interactive online session on..

The power of organisational agility in production and supply chains

With productivity on the decline over the last 50 years, it is more crucial than ever for organisations to create..

Harnessing the power of data: What is holding companies back?

There is an enormous amount of data in the world being created every millisecond. But how do we harness the power of this..

The art of selling remotely with Brad Jeavons

Recently, the Six Degrees Executive team was excited to host author, speaker and organisational improvement leader Brad..

Supply Chain trends and insights: COVID-19

There’s not many industries not effected by the COVID-19 outbreak, but one that has been busier than ever is supply chain...

Crisis management insights from HR leaders

COVID-19 has fundamentally changed the way organisations manage and operate their workforces. HR leaders have been at the..

The latest community insights from HR leaders

Structured, well-considered planning, with a structured approach will no doubt be key to the future of work. However,..

CFO insights: business continuity amid unprecedented change

The impact of the coronavirus has left no business untouched, with boards, CEOs and CFOs forced to make unparalleled..

How to resource an effective approach to crisis communications

The true impact of the pandemic won’t be known for a long time, but one thing we have been able to learn from is how early..

CFO interview: Finding reason in an unpredictable world

There’s no industry that hasn’t been affected by the impact of Coronavirus. CFOs and CEOs are at the forefront of making..

Trend Report: Marketing Sydney

The landscape of marketing recruitment definitely shifted over 2019, and at Six Degrees Executive, we have witnessed many of..

Forecasting 2020 trends - change for FMCG Field Sales Managers

As specialist FMCG recruiters, we see many of the changing trends within the industry effecting companies, candidates and..

The good, the bad and the unknown - How to lead in a pandemic

Six Degrees Executive recently hosted Didier Elzinga, the Co-founder and CEO of Culture Amp, in a virtual networking webinar..

Timely advice for Australia from Operations leaders in USA and UK

Six Degrees Executive today connected key manufacturing leaders in Australia with insights from Operations Executives in the..

Top 10 articles of 2019

It’s the time of year for reflection, and we want to reflect on what you found the most interesting. Whether it be our..

Three ways to make your procurement career stand out to senior leaders

The role of the CPO has drastically changed in recent years, as has the perception of the procurement profession. With this..

Realising the benefits of Diversity and Inclusion [Sydney event]

On Wednesday, October 30 2019, we were excited to host a Diversity & Inclusion breakfast event to talk about this..

The Digital Duo – Episode Three

Welcome back to the Digital Duo! In this episode, Tom and I breakdown the market activity across the Digital Marketing and..

Retail Big Conversation: Understanding your competitive advantage

When competition in your sector ramps up a notch, the smartest organisations respond by putting their people first. Six..

6 signs you’re made for a career in Procurement

So you’ve decided procurement is the career for you. And you’ve embarked on this journey with gusto - bright eyed and bushy..

11 Digital career trends changing the market

As technology continuously works its way into every aspect of our lives, it’s no surprise the job market for digital..

Digital industry insights from the Digital Duo - Episode Two

Welcome back to the Digital Duo! In this episode, Tom and Brett breakdown the market activity across the Digital Marketing..

Why high-performing teams are the most uncomfortable

Leaders that strive to keep the peace and avoid conflict at all costs cannot build and nurture high-performing teams. A..

Staying ahead of disruption with productive paranoia

Six Degrees Executive Founding Director Nick Hindhaugh caught up with SEEK Australia and New Zealand Managing Director..

Retail Big Conversation: Fixing the Talent Gap

Retail training programs are impotent. Scholarships are nearly non-existent. Flexible working hours are seldom offered...

The Power of Personal Branding for C-Suite Executives

With the growth of social media and influencer marketing, personal brands are now widely recognised as an important element..

Retail Big Conversation: Thriving in a tough market

“It’s a tough period, but you know what? The market is what it is.” Barbeques Galore CEO Luke Naish gives his top tips on..

Five tips for managing a diverse team

The benefits of diverse teams are increasingly recognised, but what about the challenges? We examine the skills required to..

Why modern leadership makes people uncomfortable

Today’s leaders are expected to be so much more than the technically proficient, hero leaders of the past. As our..