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How to create an inclusive work environment that avoids workplace bullying
Hayley Furer | November 12, 2019Creating an inclusive workplace without bullying or discrimination not only means you stay on the right side of the law, but it leads to increased productivity and engaged employees. There are some simple steps to follow to create a more harmonious workplace and ensure that you are compliant.
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Women from traditionally male dominated industries converge on Devonport
First 5000 | November 12, 2019More than 150 working women have converged on Devonport for the bi-annual Women in Male Dominated Occupations and Industries conference, which aims to encourage recruitment, retention, and improved conditions for women.
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‘Missed opportunity’: Australia to fall short of Sustainable Development Goals by 2030
First 5000 | November 12, 2019Rapid progress for Australia on the UN’s Sustainable Development goals is possible and could deliver a fairer, greener, more prosperous nation in 2030 – if managed properly – new UNSW research has found.
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Adelaide retailer’s secrets to success
First 5000 | November 11, 2019A former farmer with no previous retail experience has become one of South Australia’s most successful franchisees – recording top sales and receiving industry recognition.
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Will Australia support a shift to lifelong learning?
Caitlin Ruddock | November 11, 2019Dr Caitlin Ruddock reflects on the discussions at the recent GAP Summit on Lifelong Learning and the challenges Australian educationalists and policy makers face in closing our gaps in skills and knowledge.
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Starting a business as a woman: the challenges you will have to face
Carolin Petterson | November 11, 2019Starting a business is a dream most people have at some point in their lives. However, very few people actually take the necessary steps to make that dream into a reality.
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VFF survey highlights industry’s labour struggles
First 5000 | November 8, 2019AUSVEG has called on the federal government to continue to work with industry to find a solution to its complex labour issue following the release of the Victorian Farmers Federation’s (VFF) Horticulture Labour Case Study that confirms the industry’s labour challenges.
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1000 jobs for Christmas
Jobfind | November 8, 2019Can you imagine how different Christmas would be if you didn’t have a job? Better still, can you imagine how special Christmas could be if you started work and had some extra money to buy your children a special little gift?
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Take a multidimensional approach for corporate change success
Mat Donald | November 7, 2019Despite organisational change research existing for well over 70 years, little is known about how multiple change factors may interlink or co-exist, so change managers have been left to experimenting and building experience over time.
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Relief welcome, but reactionary policy no longer enough: FCA
First 5000 | November 7, 2019The Federal Government’s latest drought package must be matched with meaningful action to address climate change if rural Australia is to thrive into the future, said Farmers for Climate Action today.
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ACSC urges vigilance over cyber security threats
First 5000 | November 7, 2019The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), with its state and territory partners, is continuing to respond to the widespread malware campaign known as Emotet while responding to reports that hackers are exploiting the BlueKeep vulnerability to mine cryptocurrency.
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Succession planning as a key strategy for SMB survival
Keith Coppersmith | November 6, 2019Succession planning is too frequently overlooked. Keith Coppersmith shares a number of methods you should employ to create a strategy that will preserve your business for generations to come.
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Ethics is good for business – at last the message is getting through
First 5000 | November 6, 2019The message that ethical behaviour and making decisions based on what is best in the long-term for an organisation’s reputation, financial welfare and sustainability is getting through said Dr Zivit Inbar founder and CEO of DifferenThinking.
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MessageMedia launches new Shopify app to boost revenue for Australian ecommerce shops
First 5000 | November 6, 2019Business mobile messaging provider, MessageMedia, has today launched SMS Marketing Automation on the Shopify App Store to help over 30,000 Australian e-tailers convert more sales and prevent cart abandonment.
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Cup Day sickies cause headaches for employers
Sean Melbourne | November 5, 2019Falling ill or getting injured is a natural part of life. No reasonable employer can expect their employees to never take a day of sick leave but there can be an increase in false sick leave claims around events like the Melbourne Cup.