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Important Things You Need to Know When Dealing with a Workplace Accident

Carolin Petterson | August 23, 2019

Workplace accidents are something most business owners don’t give a lot of attention to until it actually occurs at their business. Not only is the thought of one of your employees getting injured scary but thinking of the potential consequences you will have to deal with can be quite terrifying. With that being said, workplace […]
- Construction
Commercial construction facing mixed outlook

First 5000 | August 22, 2019

Forecasts released by Master Builders Australia suggest that the next few years will be a bit softer on the commercial building front.
- Marketing
5 ways to strengthen your company’s reputation

Keith Coppersmith | August 22, 2019

In terms of customer attraction and business growth, there isn’t anything more crucial than the reputation of a company. When it comes to the opinions of others, the best defense is a good offense.
- Cyber security
Is Total Private Cloud Environment the solution for ongoing security and performance issues?

Andrew Tucker | August 22, 2019

The bad news for any industry is that ransomware is an ongoing problem. Ransomware is constantly evolving, posing a huge challenge to firms to keep up how they protect themselves from attacks, from both a cost and application implementation perspective.
- Diversity
Age diversity is good for business

Catherine Fritz-Kalish | August 21, 2019

The social consensus around the value of productive ageing has not been reflected in business practices, and so fresh approaches are required: a report from the recent GAP Roundtable identifies the biggest barrier to mature-age employment.
- Workplace Relations
Sweet victory for Cadbury workers in Federal Court case

First 5000 | August 21, 2019

The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) has welcomed the long-awaited decision handed down today by the majority of the Full Court of the Federal Court which saw Cadbury attempt to strip all shift-workers of their personal leave.
- Workplace Relations
Families call for removal of primary and secondary caregiver labels

First 5000 | August 21, 2019

New research commissioned by ING has revealed that the perception of the primary and secondary caregiver is considered outdated, as Australian families are seeking equal parental leave for both parents to ease the pressures of raising a child.
- Manufacturing
Minister Tierney to address workforce capability & availability at National Manufacturing Summit

First 5000 | August 20, 2019

The Hon Gayle Tierney MP, Minister for Minister for Training and Skills and Minister for Higher Education, will address delegates at the National Manufacturing Summit on Thursday 22 August.
- Workplace Environment
How to create a culture that keeps employees happy

David Sharrock | August 20, 2019

A drycleaner in regional Victoria was prosecuted in court for denigrating, humiliating and verbally abusing his employees. The better way for any business is, most definitely, to nurture a vibrant workplace culture.
- Business Confidence
Ombudsman urges action on small business growth “collapse”

First 5000 | August 20, 2019

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell says she is deeply concerned by fresh data showing small business growth is in crisis, urging the government to do more to break down the barriers to business expansion.
- Business Confidence
Australian small and medium businesses confident despite economic worries

First 5000 | August 19, 2019

The August 2019 Sensis Business Index has revealed that Australia’s small business confidence is strong, with 57% of businesses now confident in their prospects over the next 12 months.
- Superannuation
Progress on Royal Commission welcome, but super priorities must not be forgotten

First 5000 | August 19, 2019

Industry Super Australia (ISA) has welcomed the Morrison Government’s commitment to implementing the recommendations of the Hayne Royal Commission.