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Internet category killers significantly reducing online diversity
First 5000 | April 29, 2021New research shows that the variety of online players is shrinking rapidly, although the overall size of the worldwide web continues to expand and functional and geographic opportunities are rising.
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ATO flicks the switch on Online services for business
First 5000 | April 26, 2021The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has ‘flicked the switch’ on for its new service Online services for business, replacing its existing Business Portal.
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Surge in Australian corporate climate activity
First 5000 | April 23, 2021As world leaders join US President Joe Biden for his landmark climate summit Australian corporate interest and activity in climate action is surging, says independent industry association Carbon Market Institute (CMI).
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Australians underestimating waste created in the workplace
First 5000 | April 22, 2021Half of Australians incorrectly think households create more waste than the business sector according to new research commissioned by Planet Ark.
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Australians can now receive their wages in Bitcoin
First 5000 | April 21, 2021Australians can now receive a portion of their employment wages in Bitcoin using a new service from Bitcoin payments company, Living Room of Satoshi.
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Calling in mental health sickies without telling porkies
David Westgate | April 20, 2021The biggest stumbling block to dealing with mental health in the workplace, is that no one knows how to talk about it, David Westgate explains.
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Space Inquiry to hear from Australia’s First Astronaut
First 5000 | April 19, 2021Dr Paul Scully-Power, Australia’s first astronaut, will appear before the House Standing Committee on Industry, Innovation, Science and Resources for its Inquiry into Developing Australia’s Space Industry.
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In-box zero status remains elusive to many
Gary Martin | April 16, 2021Every day we desperately try to clear emails to achieve that much sought-after but elusive inbox zero status. Professor Gary Martin, looks at overflowing inboxes.
Some 63 per cent of businesses that saw stable revenue or profit invested in employee development during 2020, according to a survey of APAC businesses. first5000.com.au/blog/businesse… @AVADOlearning
SMEs are still using manual processes that are not sustainable and could cause business failure within a few years, according to @SAPConcur lnkd.in/gAqgbvs #manualprocesses #digitaltransformation
Are you concerned about the impact of remote working on your team’s culture? Many prominent leaders are also concerned, Nina Fountain CEO of @TRANSFORMEDTMS teams explains. @NinaFutureWorks first5000.com.au/blog/how-to-re… #remotework #covid19 #workingfromhome
Australia’s engagement in the South Pacific is one of the highest foreign policy priorities right now, and the private sector can play an important role. How can we build stronger business ties with our Pacific neighbours? Have your say today. @First5000 first5000.com.au/blog/have-your… Retweeted by First 5000
As part of our First 5000 – Have your Say initiative, we invite you to answer the following question: How can we build stronger business relationships between Australia and the Pacific first5000.com.au/blog/have-your… #haveyoursay #pacific
Bunnings Warehouse has snagged the top-spot, at Power Retail’s online rankings ‘The All Star Bash’ followed by grocery giant, Woolworths, in second place. first5000.com.au/blog/bunnings-… @Bunnings @powerretail @woolworths #awards #onlineretail #retail #onlinerankings
New research shows that the variety of online players is shrinking rapidly, although the overall size of the worldwide web continues to expand and functional and geographic opportunities are rising. first5000.com.au/blog/internet-… @UNSW @UTSEngage
Counting on U is an Australian-wide, workplace mental health, and relationship-building intervention, that aims to provide training to business advisors to better support the needs of SME business owners first5000.com.au/blog/counting-… @ipa @deakinblog @nhmrc @beyondblue @WorkSafe_Vic
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has ‘flicked the switch’ on for its new service Online services for business, replacing its existing Business Portal. first5000.com.au/blog/ato-flick… @ato_gov_au @ATOSmallbizExec #taxation
As world leaders join US President @JoeBiden for his landmark climate summit Australian corporate interest and activity in climate action is surging, according independent industry association @CarbonMarketIns (CMI). first5000.com.au/blog/surge-in-… #ClimateSummit #ClimateLeadersSummit
Half of Australians incorrectly think households create more waste than the business sector according to new research commissioned by @PlanetArk first5000.com.au/blog/australia… #earthday #EarthDay21 #recycling #waste
Australians can now receive a portion of their employment wages in #Bitcoin using a new service from Bitcoin payments company, @roomofsatoshi first5000.com.au/blog/australia… #wages #payments #business
The biggest stumbling block to dealing with mental health in the workplace, is that no one knows how to talk about it, David Westgate explains. first5000.com.au/blog/calling-i… @blackdoginst #mentalhealth #sickies #hr
Australia’s first astronaut will appear before House Standing Committee on Industry, Innovation, Science and Resources Developing Australia’s Space Industry inquiry first5000.com.au/blog/space-inq… @AusSpaceAgency @SaberAstro @spaceindustryoz @Barnaby_Joyce @moonshotspaceco #space
Every day we desperately try to clear emails to achieve that much sought-after but elusive inbox zero status. Professor Gary Martin CEO of @AIMinWA, looks at overflowing inboxes. first5000.com.au/blog/in-box-ze… #inbox #zeroinbox #emails
Your reputation is shaped by how others think of you, and often, these perceptions fail to do your talent justice. Profile writing expert @Karen_Tisdell explains how to make the most of your Linkedin profile. first5000.com.au/blog/3-steps-t… #linkedin #profile #reputation #talent
Business conditions rose to a record high in March, driven by strong increases in all sub- components - which are all now also all at record highs, according to @NAB Group Economics Monthly Business Survey. first5000.com.au/blog/business-… #survey #business #confidence #covid19
JobKeeper ended on Sunday 28 March and, as with most things, this is good and bad, @COSBOA CEO @PeterStrongSB explains first5000.com.au/blog/reflectio… #jobkeeper #covid19 #coronavirus
 Corporate and personal insolvencies have declined to record low levels following the implementation of COVID-induced temporary protections, according to the 2021 AICM Risk Report. first5000.com.au/blog/businesse… @creditorwatch @LegalTurks #covid19 #insolvensy
It may surprise you to learn that most job vacancies do not make it on to online job boards, company websites, newspapers or – for that matter – anywhere else in public view. Professor Gary Martin from @AIMinWA explains. first5000.com.au/blog/it-might-… #recruitment #jobs #hiring #hr