1. Describe what kind of diversity is evident at Australia Post.
3. Describe the innovation that has been made possible by Australia Post staff contributions because of their individual differences. What type of innovation is the “Language Assist” program?
4. What are the benefits to Australia Post from the innovation and the innovative team discussed in this case study?
5. What are some of the factors, internal and external, that have contributed to the Australia Post Team being innovative and remaining innovative?
Australia Post’s Shared Services
Division (SSD) was established in
1999 with a centralised Call Centre
as a phone link to help staff with
questions about employment
related matters such as pay, leave
and other entitlements. As such
questions had been answered
locally in the past, Australia Post
determined that its employees from
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse
Backgrounds (CALD) should not be
disadvantaged by the new system.