Les Hems

Jimi Hendrix and Coventry City FC

[Geoff Mulgan @geoffmulgan]

Today I joined a group that includes many scientists, artists and thinkers I admire; the leaders of the Labour and LibDem parties; and, of course, a long parade of state-approved rogues, thieves and even pirates down the centuries ....@UCLSTEaPP

[Caroline Mason @LineyMason]

I have heard the phrase ‘low-skill and low pay jobs’ challenged 3 times this week and about time. These jobs (carers, nurses, factory workers, train drivers etc) are, in fact, skilled and specialist. And they are poorly paid because they are undervalued. Time to change

[Les Hems @LesHems]

Congratulations @SEtherington

[Elizabeth Chamberlain @chambeliz1]

Congratulations @SEtherington!

[Les Hems @LesHems]

@karlwilding @NCVO Sad news indeed. Duncan was a trusted source of knowledge and a voice of reason - backed up by his grounded experience and understanding. I remember that he always greeted me with a smile!

[susan banki @susanbanki]

Two amazing questions for tarana Burke at the #Sydneypeaceprize from students from #usydsoc department, about race and emotions. Way to go, passionate undergrad students! @Usyd_ssps

[Carl Rhodes @ProfCarlRhodes]

Panel at the launch of the #socialimpacttoolbox at @UTS_Business discuss how this new tool will help NFPs leverage relationships, secure financial support and deliver services

[Financial Review @FinancialReview]

#afrinnovation19 Summit: R&D spending needs to be backed up by other reforms, including government procurement, regulations, and a renewed focus on competition policy, writes Andrew Stevens. https://t.co/rxvw570t2V

[MYOB @MYOB]

"We need to invest in AI for Australia to remain competitive. If we’re not doing that in our businesses, someone else will.” - @TimReedMYOB on stage at #afrinnovation19

[Louise Denver @ldenver]

.⁦@rachelbotsman⁩ describes #trust as ‘the confident interaction with unknown’ #AFRInnovation19 ⁦@CharlesWalton10⁩ ⁦@Mastercard⁩

[David Beves @davidbeves]

Failing to innovate is not an option: organisations need to accept that failure is a critical part of the process #entrepreneurship #ausbiz #afrinnovation19 #innovation #learning

[Tony Boyd @TonyBoydAFR]

WiseTech founder Richard White says we need to invest much more in picking winners than we need to avoid losers - he says the best companies don’t need R&D tax credits but it is helpful in doing what’s best #afrinnovation19

[Louise Denver @ldenver]

.⁦@Green_Dot⁩ ⁦@rhillard⁩ tells #afrinnovation19 of ⁦@Green_Dot⁩ 10,000 people in #Australia #DNA to spend 30% of their time on #new and #innovative offerings for #clients and #Markets

[Louise Denver @ldenver]

A strident #calltoaction from ⁦Bill Ferris⁩ #leadership must talk truth and invest in #research and #innovation to halt Australia’s slide in the #innovation stakes #afrinnovation19

[andrew everett @andrew_everett]

First panel discussion at Australian financial review innovation summit #afrinnovation19 https://t.co/BvPDiIBWi8

[Ross @rosario_]

Clare Harding from Deloitte Australia: CEOs and C-Suite to deliver from the heart and to adopt the three C’s; Curiosity, Creativity and Courage. #afrinnovation19

[David LockeAFCA @DavidLockeAFCA]

I still struggle to understand why charities should be exempt from the Do Not Call Register too. It should be up to consumers: https://t.co/xdCnTSlkEQ

[Les Hems @LesHems]

Very sad news @EleriMT

[The Guardian @guardian]

Paul Sherwen, cycling broadcaster and former professional rider, dies aged 62 https://t.co/koaujHhTdg

[₿🚀 🌕Crypto Boomer 💎🙌 🇺🇦 @Crypto__Boomer]

From a greed culture to giving culture https://t.co/29HD0wlQQV

[PESA_Australia @PESA_Aus]

Mission Australia Survey 2018 - #MentalHealth has again topped the list as the biggest issue facing Australia's youth. The top 3 personal concerns were coping with stress, school or study problems and mental health. @MissionAust #PosEd #wellbeing https://t.co/GCih1AymuF

[Rowena Dudgeon @rdudgeon]

The Mission Aust youth survey 2018. Mental Health problems top the list of concerns https://t.co/mKHhF78HbL