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3 ways our social media presence can affect how we are perceived
Shane Hatton | August 19, 2019With the rise in the marketplace of a digital native generation who spend more time looking at the world through a screen, the concept of personal branding is at the forefront of conversation, says Shane Hutton.
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Be more human: The human centric organisation and experiences
Rachel Bevans | August 16, 2019Recently my feed has been inundated with articles talking about the need for organisations to become human centric and experiences to become more human.
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Outdoors can be a good way to trigger “aha” moments
First 5000 | August 16, 2019People are most likely to have a sudden bright idea when out in the bush – or lying in bed. Have you say for National Science Week.
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How retirement wealth projections impact the behaviour of super fund members
First 5000 | August 16, 2019The ARC Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research (CEPAR) has released an industry report that investigates the impact of retirement income projections on superannuation contributions, investment choices and engagement from members.
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10 ways to sustain your confidence and lead
Michelle Sales | August 15, 2019Building real confidence takes real work, especially if it doesn’t come naturally. Speaker, trainer, coach and author Michelle Sales offers 10 ways to make your confidence sustainable.
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Slow wages growth and decline in housing starts threaten economy: report
First 5000 | August 15, 2019Flatlining wages growth, decades of massive price increases and the looming largest decline in housing commencements set to come on in the next calendar year threatens to impact the economy without response says a new affordable housing report released today by PowerHousing Australia informed by CoreLogic.
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Tourism sector flies the flag for jobs growth
First 5000 | August 15, 2019The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) has welcomed Tourism Research Australia’s recent 2017-18 State Tourism Satellite Account (STSA) results, which show the tourism industry is a major contributor to Australia’s economy and job creation.
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Should You Consider Becoming a Freelance Developer?
Zack Halliwell | August 14, 2019The reality of the modern workforce is that freelancing is one of the biggest growing sectors, with many markets now boasting a wide freelance contingency. It removes some of the limits of modern life, while allowing for greater creative freedom and more chance to grow; both for the company doing the hiring and for the […]
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Inclusion: Let’s Talk Business
Taylor Hawkins | August 14, 2019For too long the discussion of diversity and inclusion has been restricted to the confines of human resources and deemed as a ‘nice to have’ culture piece. However, with stockpiles of evidence accumulating that demonstrate the commercial benefits of inclusive workplace practices, this time has long passed.
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Audit highlights role of engineers in infrastructure planning
First 5000 | August 14, 2019Engineers Australia has welcomed the release of the 2019 Australian Infrastructure Audit as the first step in identifying nationally significant reform and investment priorities to meet Australia’s long-term infrastructure needs.
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Workplace Advice Service marks one-year anniversary
First 5000 | August 14, 2019August marks the one-year anniversary of the Workplace Advice Service, a free legal assistance program coordinated by the Fair Work Commission.
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Cyber Security Centre warns businesses of security threat
First 5000 | August 13, 2019Thousands of Australian businesses using older Windows systems should immediately install a patch to avoid being compromised.
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Cleaners, couriers, and construction industry reminded to lodge TPAR
First 5000 | August 13, 2019Businesses that provide cleaning or courier services, as well as businesses in the building and construction industry may need to lodge a Taxable Payments Annual Report (TPAR) with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) by 28 August 2019.
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Powerful strategies to increase your online presence
Raul Harman | August 13, 2019What is your business doing to make itself stand out from the crowd? Raul Harman shares his insights into how to create a powerful online strategy to boost your web presence.
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Trade and Investment Growth Inquiry Commences
First 5000 | August 12, 2019The Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth has commenced an Inquiry into Supporting Australia’s Exports and Attracting Investment. Submissions from interested individuals, businesses and organisations are invited by Monday, 23 September 2019.