Latest News
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Demand for people skills is growing faster than demand for STEM skills
Claire Mason | November 24, 2018High level interpersonal and problem solving skills are what will make you employable in a digital world.
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Christmas party behaviour at work – everyone’s responsibility
Slater and Gordon | November 24, 2018With the Christmas season well and truly in full swing, that HR email in your inbox about behaviour at staff Christmas parties is worth reading.
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Harvest Trail Inquiry recovers $1 million for workers
First 5000 | November 23, 2018A Fair Work Ombudsman Inquiry into workplaces along Australia’s Harvest Trail has found widespread non-compliance, with inspectors recovering more than $1 million in unpaid wages for over 2,500 workers.
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How to increase your brand credibility
Amelia Atkins | November 23, 2018Among so many qualities that brands strive to build, the one that stands out as the most vital for your success and longevity is credibility.
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Purposeful wandering: planning a sabbatical
Eva Benoit | November 23, 2018If you’re a busy professional with a stressful and demanding job, you may find yourself asking what it’s all for.
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“I’m not lucky, I work hard,” says Jane Huxley
Freye Lowery | November 22, 2018Jane Huxley, Managing Director of Spotify Australia and New Zealand, doesn’t tolerate people who say she’s lucky.
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3 tech ways to boost your in-house and remote employee engagement
Jen McKenzie | November 22, 2018The problem with traditional “top-down” leadership is that you cannot just “command” employees to do things and expect them to perform optimally.
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Paying small and medium businesses on time
Scott Morrison | November 22, 2018Our Government is continuing to back millions of small and medium sized businesses with a new plan to ensure they get paid on time, boosting cash flow and helping them grow.
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Inspired Leadership – ‘Are You Ready?’
Stephen Chong | November 21, 2018Being a manager today invariably attracts a seemingly constant barrage of self-help newsletters, articles and videos on the attributes needed to be an inspirational leader.
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Developed nations urged to support developing nations
First 5000 | November 21, 2018ASIA Pacific region has some of the most dynamic and promising economies.That’s according to President of the Peoples Republic of China, Xi Jinping during his address at the APEC CEO summit.
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$10 million regional export distribution centre opportunity takes off
First 5000 | November 21, 2018Over 30 Queensland communities and businesses have registered interest in hosting a $10 million produce export distribution centre pilot project since registrations opened in May.
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Is social-emotional learning the foundation of success?
Eve Herndon | November 20, 2018Soft skills and emotional intelligence are quickly climbing the ranks of important and sought-after abilities across industries.
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The top 10 technology trends for 2019
First 5000 | November 20, 2018A new report from Gartner has highlighted the top strategic technology trends that organisations need to explore in 2019.
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NSW Businesses get grants to expand for the NDIS
First 5000 | November 20, 2018Ten NSW businesses have received Business Acceleration Grants as part of the $19 million Disability Sector Scale-Up program.
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Too old to work at 50: Survey
First 5000 | November 19, 2018A new survey on attitudes to employing older workers has found that up to 30 per cent of Australian employers are still reluctant to hire workers over a certain age, and for more than two thirds of this group, that age was over 50.