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Why more women should take the leap to become the boss
Andrea Edwards | October 15, 2018Times are changing but the fact remains the number of women running a business is still lagging well behind that of men. Refresh Dental Spa owner Dr Kristina Cain says she hopes she inspires others to take the plunge because women are natural leaders.
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Attracting and retaining people – Myths, magic or mayhem?
Stephen Chong | October 15, 2018The traditional recruitment process mayhem is a recipe for undue stress, workplace disruption and distraction from the important goals and KPI’s of your business but remembering the ‘SHIFT’ formula can help you find the right person for the job.
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Stronger penalties required for franchising codes and UCT laws
First 5000 | October 15, 2018ACCC Deputy Chair Mick Keogh has called for changes to protect franchisees in a speech delivered at the National Franchise Convention Legal Symposium in Melbourne.
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How great leaders manage underperforming teams
Alexander Hunkin | October 14, 2018Great leaders have the ability to transform even the most unproductive teams into much more than the sum of their parts. Following a few simple guidelines can help managers improve outcomes while building more cohesive teams.
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Living lab launched to reinvent modern ageing
Andrew Spence | October 14, 2018A centre dedicated to designing products and services specifically to help older people live better lives has opened in South Australia.
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Leading the digital revolution in agriculture
First 5000 | October 14, 2018The Victorian Government has unveiled its plan ensure the state’s $14 billion agriculture sector is best-placed to capitalise on new technologies, placing the region’s farmers at the forefront of the digital revolution.
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The mixed future of work for Generation Z
First 5000 | October 13, 2018The changing economic landscape, and advances in technology, bring progress and unprecedented challenges for a new generation wondering what their careers will look like, says UNSW Business School’s Professor Richard Holden.
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Standing desks cut sitting time by an hour
First 5000 | October 13, 2018Office workstations that allow employees to mix up sitting and standing during computer work seem to boost job performance, as well as encouraging people to sit less during the work day.
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Check now for your share of $17.5b in lost super
First 5000 | October 13, 2018New data released by the Australian Taxation Office reveals the total amount of lost and unclaimed super was reduced by over $420 million in 2017-18 but there is still $17.5 billion waiting to be found.
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5 ways to reduce your cyber security risk
Nathan Stanfield | October 12, 2018We tend to think of cyber security risk as being more of an issue for IT departments and security organisations. However, cyber security risk is more likely to affect small-to-medium sized businesses, who are less likely to have effective security measures in place.
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‘Smart money’ trial explores potential for blockchain
First 5000 | October 12, 2018CSIRO’s Data61 and Commonwealth Bank (CBA) have developed a app as part of a trial to explore the potential for blockchain technology to create ’smart money’.
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Permanent casuals: A contradiction in terms!
Jim Stanford | October 12, 2018Recent legal decisions are starting to challenge the right of employers to deploy workers in “casual” positions on a long-term basis.
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How to run successful virtual meetings
Donna McGeorge | October 11, 2018More and more meetings take place in a virtual space, rather than face to face, and making interactions more direct and personal can ensure that participants stay engaged and committed to the discussion.
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New Productivity Commission Inquiry to shine a light on mental health
First 5000 | October 11, 2018The Morrison Government will establish a Productivity Commission Inquiry into the role of mental health in the Australian economy and the best ways to support and improve national mental wellbeing.
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Shifty sales suppression tools outlawed
First 5000 | October 11, 2018It is now illegal to manufacture, distribute, possess, use or sell electronic sales suppression tools (ESSTs).