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Tom Larter On Merging Data And Stories To Create Aptitude Based Employment Opportunities

On Episode 515 of Impact Boom, Tom Larter of WithYouWithMe discusses how combining the power of technology with aptitude based testing has the potential to help organisations tap into deeper talent pools, and why data and storytelling are crucial tools for communicating your mission driven enterprises' values.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseIndio MylesOctober 2, 2024Social Impact, Employment Focus, Employment, Innovation, TechnologyComment

Rachel Korberg On Uniting Philanthropic Support To Generate Sustainable Social Impacts

On Episode 304 of Impact Boom, Rachel Korberg of The Families & Workers Fund discusses the role of philanthropy in supporting communities experiencing financial hardship, and how the social impact movement can restructure economic systems and institutions.

Social EnterpriseIndio MylesMarch 18, 2022Social Impact, Philanthropy, Employment Focus, Impact InvestingComment

Carmen Garcia On The Untapped Potential Of Refugees And Migrants In Australian Businesses

On Episode 300 of Impact Boom, Carmen Garcia of Community Corporate discusses how individuals can spark change and challenge systemic issues in their workplace, and addressing the barriers refugees and migrants encounter when trying to enter the Australian workforce.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseIndio MylesFebruary 8, 2022Social Impact, Refugees, Migrants, Employment Focus, Women, CorporateComment

Guy Turnbull On Cooperative Enterprises Creating Shareable Value For Employees

On Episode 299 of Impact Boom, Guy Turnbull of VIVA Mutual discusses his path to discovering the equitable outcomes created by cooperatives businesses and the benefits of self employment for people experiencing disability and homelessness.

Social EnterpriseIndio MylesFebruary 3, 2022Social Impact, Cooperative, Employment Focus, Shared Value, Health, Social ProcurementComment

Vanessa Steele On Creating Disability Employment Through Profit For Purpose Businesses

On Episode 297 of Impact Boom, Vanessa Steele of Waverley Industries discusses the differences between a profit for purpose business and a not-for-profit and how the concept of disability employment can be revolutionised in the future.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseIndio MylesJanuary 23, 2022Social Impact, Not For Profit, Disability, NDIS, Employment Focus, FinanceComment

Andrea Comastri On Addressing Employment Barriers Through Inclusive Business Models

On Episode 290 of Impact Boom, Andrea Comastri of Hotel Etico discusses incorporating inclusivity into the foundations of a for profit business and how impact minded individuals can create valuable and sustainable business propositions.

Geoffrey Smith On Integrating Neurodiverse Individuals Into Australian Workplaces

On Episode 283 of Impact Boom, Geoff Smith of Australian Spatial Analytics discusses the strength of neurodiverse workers, scaling social businesses and the opportunities presented by the upcoming 2022 Social Enterprise World Forum in Australia.

Social EnterpriseTom AllenOctober 5, 2021Social Impact, Employment Focus, Technology, Autism, Tomorrow MakerComment

Rebecca Scott OAM On Outcome Based Funding Models And Scaling Sectoral Impact Successfully

On Episode 270 of Impact Boom, Rebecca Scott OAM of STREAT discusses her perspective on the current Australian social enterprise sector, scaling sustainable businesses with a systemic lens and ways for government to support and get better results with ‘payment by outcomes’ funding.

Jimmy Pham On Fostering Empathy And Seizing Moments As A Social Entrepreneur

On Episode 260 of Impact Boom, Jimmy Pham discusses the establishment of Know One, Teach One (KOTO) in Vietnam, and his techniques for social entrepreneurs to claim valuable opportunities whenever they arise.

Ranjan Rajagopal On The Challenges & Opportunities For Employment-Focussed Social Enterprises

On Episode 152 of Impact Boom, Ranjan Rajagopal of Cape York Partnership and Bama Services discusses some of the core challenges for Indigenous business in Australia and provides insights into opportunities for social entrepreneurs and government, whilst reflecting on what could be improved.

Social EnterpriseTom AllenApril 1, 2019Social Impact, Indigenous, Queensland, Social Entrepreneurship, Employment FocusComment

Luke Terry On Getting Funded, Creating Change & Measuring Impact As A Social Entrepreneur

On Episode 104 of Impact Boom, Luke Terry of Vanguard Laundry Services shares key insights from his journey founding some of Australia's leading social enterprises, provides strong tips for entrepreneurs & suggestions for government to improve support of the social sector.