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Space regulation prepares Australia for lift-off
First 5000 | September 2, 2019Launching into space and returning to Earth has been given a boost thanks to the latest regulatory changes to Australia’s space legislation.
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Future-proofing top priority for Australian corporate leaders: report
First 5000 | September 2, 2019Senior leaders in Australia’s biggest organisations have identified future planning and trend forecasting and investing in people as some of the top challenges facing them into 2020 and beyond, according to a new report released by Lighthouse Group.
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Work laws must address equal pay
First 5000 | August 30, 2019The peak body for working people used Equal Pay Day (28 August) to call on Industrial Relations Minister Christian Porter to address the pervasive and ongoing inequality for women at work in his upcoming review of the Fair Work Act.
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The benefit of Wellness Programs in the Workplace
Dominique Lyone | August 30, 2019Championing healthy choices in the workplace seems like a good approach to improving your team’s well-being, but does introducing a wellness plan actually have a positive impact on overall workplace health and well-being?
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More jobs and homes in Australia’s global city: have your say
First 5000 | August 30, 2019The City of Sydney is currently exhibiting two strategic plans that will accommodate 200,000 new jobs and 56,000 new homes in the City by 2036.
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Seven steps to decisive leadership
First 5000 | August 29, 2019What are the key personal attributes that can transform managers into leaders and good leaders into great ones?
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New report reveals challenges facing small business sector
First 5000 | August 29, 2019The Australian small business sector is facing a major shake-up over the coming decade, with the highest proportion of small business owners aged between 45 and 59 years.
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Overcoming the challenges of managing larger teams
First 5000 | August 29, 2019Successful business owners aren’t automatically great team managers however, as the business grows, the importance of managing teams grows along with it, according to Andrew Laurie, entrepreneur, CEO and elite business coach.
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ACCC finds food franchisors not disclosing critical information
First 5000 | August 28, 2019The ACCC has found that franchisors in the food services sector are commonly providing inadequate information to potential franchisees.
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Compulsory registration of engineers to increase safety standards
First 5000 | August 28, 2019Engineers Australia has welcomed the passage of the Professional Engineers Registration Bill 2019 through the Victorian Parliament, saying it will result in higher levels of community safety.
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5 high-risk jobs that actually pay well
Carolin Petterson | August 28, 2019While being a soldier in the peacekeeping corps, working on a construction site on a high altitude, and being a coal miner are all quite dangerous professions, they aren’t really regarded as well-paid jobs.
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Space activities between Australia and Europe take a big step forward
First 5000 | August 27, 2019Australia could work with Europe on future space missions, thanks to a joint statement of intent signed between the Australian Space Agency and the European Space Agency.
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Australia’s productivity challenge
First 5000 | August 27, 2019Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is spot on to highlight Australia’s productivity challenge and has moved to restore the confidence of business to invest, according to Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott.
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6 tips to gain more from influencer marketing
Jitendra Bhojwani | August 27, 2019As the digital competition is getting tenser day by day, it has become really important to build a distinct reputation in the digital arena. One of the best ways to do that is to take the help of social media and the emergence of influencers.
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Ultra fast highway charging network for electric vehicles
First 5000 | August 26, 2019The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $15 million in funding to Evie Networks to roll out the largest ultra fast battery electric vehicle (EV) charging network along Australia’s highways.