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Millennials, the generation born between the early 1980s and early 2000s, occupy 37% of the Australian workforce at the moment and are predicted to comprise near ¾ of the Australian workforce by 2025. They’re also a rapidly growing consumer group, with Macquarie forecasting that by 2028 one in every three dollars eared in Australia will be earned by a millennial. As this generation grows in both its workforce and consumer significance its critical all organisations are reflecting this generation in their broader board diversity. 

Governance Institute of Australia has appointed Ms Megan Motto as its new Chief Executive Officer. Megan will commence in January 2019. The board is delighted that Megan Motto is joining the organisation.

We recently hosted a webcast on the behaviours of a high-performing board and board member. The panellists shared their personal insights on the attributes of an effective board director. Here are the top five tips that I gained from the webcast. 

The government is establishing a royal commission into Australia’s aged care sector as issues — non-compliance and care failures for our most vulnerable — continue as demographic trends place even more pressure on the sector’s affordability and sustainability.

Your time at an industry conference is precious — so many sessions to attend, speaker insights to absorb and people to meet.

Maximise your networking opportunities at this year's Governance Institute’s  National Conference with five networking tips — guaranteed to have you making valuable professional connections in no time!