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- Workplace Relations
Podcast: the 5-hour workday

Craig West | November 14, 2019

Work less hours and get more done. Host Craig West speaks to managing director of accounting and financial advisory firm Collins SBA, Jonathan Elliot, about how he revolutionised his workplace by introducing a 5-hour workday.
- Innovation
Setting the scene for innovation

Graeme Lofts | November 14, 2019

A climate of innovation doesn’t ‘just happen’. It comes about when an individual or a business sets the scene for ongoing innovative thinking.
- Defence Industry
Opportunity for Leading Australian Innovations with US Defense

Austrade | November 14, 2019

To support Australian businesses, Austrade is working with the Australian Department of Defence to identify programs that Australian companies can leverage to decrease the time and cost of selling to US forces.
- Business
Attaché acquired by UK’s Access Group

First 5000 | November 13, 2019

Financial Management and Payroll software supplierAttaché has been acquired The Access Group, a UK-based provider of software to growing mid-market businesses.
- Digital transformation
The importance of innovation in digital transition

David Banger | November 13, 2019

Organisational digital transformations generally fail, a McKinsey survey in 2018 found that 16 per cent of respondents had improved performance, a further 7 per cent said that performance improved; however, this was not sustained.
- Workplace Environment
Merck signals future direction with unveiling of new Sydney office

First 5000 | November 13, 2019

Merck, a leading science and technology company, has unveiled its new Sydney office which brings together – for the first time in one location – more than 120 Sydney employees from the company’s Healthcare and Life Science divisions.
- Business
- Human resources
How to create an inclusive work environment that avoids workplace bullying

Hayley Furer | November 12, 2019

Creating 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.
- Women in Business
Women from traditionally male dominated industries converge on Devonport

First 5000 | November 12, 2019

More 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.
- Sustainability
‘Missed opportunity’: Australia to fall short of Sustainable Development Goals by 2030

First 5000 | November 12, 2019

Rapid 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.
- Retail
Adelaide retailer’s secrets to success

First 5000 | November 11, 2019

A former farmer with no previous retail experience has become one of South Australia’s most successful franchisees – recording top sales and receiving industry recognition.
- Education and Training
Will Australia support a shift to lifelong learning?

Caitlin Ruddock | November 11, 2019

Dr 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.
- Women in Business
Starting a business as a woman: the challenges you will have to face

Carolin Petterson | November 11, 2019

Starting 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.