Not-for-profit employment services provider, CoAct, has been recognised as an Employer of Choice (EOC) for the second time in The Australian Business Awards 2021.
The award recognises organisations that maximise
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Ongoing support for small business key to recovery
First 5000 | November 15, 2021State Small Business Commissioners and the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman have met to continue their collaborative efforts within their jurisdictions, to support the nation’s vital small
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People languish on income support payments for over a year, and more to join in wake of COVID: report
First 5000 | November 12, 2021Thousands of people who lost paid work during the pandemic are at risk of becoming unemployed long-term, a situation from which there is currently only a 25 per cent chance
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Committee to examine impact of pandemic responses on workplace disputes
First 5000 | November 11, 2021The House Employment, Education and Training Committee will hold two public hearings to examine how policy responses designed to manage the COVID-19 pandemic are affecting the workplace and the -
Seven post-pandemic predictions for B2B customer experience
First 5000 | November 10, 2021COVID-19 has blurred the lines between the business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) experience as remote work creates a less formal business environment. This shift from a corporate to personalised way
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Businesses looking to save costs when re-opening
First 5000 | November 5, 2021Retailers seeking to maximise their re-opening and cash-in on post-lockdown shopping should review all business costs and reduce or remove them where possible, according to Marty Pomeroy, Chief Executive
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Super sting costs NSW mums $500 million
First 5000 | November 4, 2021NSW mothers have missed out on more than $522 million in superannuation contributions because the government refuses to pay super on its parental leave scheme.
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No “snap back” for lowest income earners between lockdowns
First 5000 | November 3, 2021While the period between COVID lockdowns was a time of hope for many, it was more a case of chronic COVID than “snap back” for others who fell deeper
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Report calls for permanent mental health committee
First 5000 | November 2, 2021Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, it was estimated that one in five Australians and nearly half of all adults would experience a mental or behavioural condition in their -
2022 Product of the Year winners revealed
First 5000 | November 1, 2021Over 5,000 Australian shoppers have had their say and cast votes for their favourite supermarket and everyday products, in the annual Product of the -
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‘Buy Australian Now’ and support your local makers and growers!
First 5000 | October 19, 2021'Buy Australian Now’, the latest campaign from Australian Made is urging all Aussies to support local jobs and economic recovery by backing our local makers and growers as the country
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What net zero best practice means for business: report
First 5000 | October 18, 2021Two Australian ASX-listed companies have set net zero emissions targets fully aligned with global science and there is evidence of growing climate leadership in most corporate sectors. This
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Global accounting profession unites to target net zero emissions
First 5000 | October 6, 2021Australia’s major professional accounting bodies CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) have joined 10 global and national accounting bodies to commit to net zero
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Australia’s digital competitiveness slide accelerates
First 5000 | October 1, 2021Australia’s digital competitiveness is in decline with the nation dropping five places in a ranking of the digital competitiveness of 64 countries released earlier this week. It is the third year in
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New lending options boost SMEs and the economy
First 5000 | September 30, 2021Changes to lending markets over the last decade means there are now a wide range of finance options available for small businesses that don’t require property as security, according