Business
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Flexibility at work – it’s more than just work from home
Jo Alilovic | May 6, 2022After the last 2 years you’d be forgiven for thinking that flexibility at work is all about working from home. But flexibility doesn’t stop there. Employment lawyer and author Jo Alilovic explains.
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70% of Australian office workers believe automation can help attract, retain talent: survey
First 5000 | May 5, 2022Some 70% of Australian respondents to a new study commissioned by UiPath said incorporating automation—including training on automation—could help their organisation attract new and retain existing talent.
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5 things that build a healthy team culture
Shane Michel Hatton | May 4, 2022Successful leaders and organisations know that culture is the unseen advantage of world class teams. But can it be influenced? What role do managers play in building and shaping it as we navigate the ongoing challenges of remote and hybrid teams? Shane Michel Hatton explains.
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Consumers willing to sharing psychological profiling for personalised digital experiences
First 5000 | May 3, 2022Consumers are open to sharing information on their psychological profile in order to receive personalised digital customer experiences, according to Lyndall Spooner from strategic research and consulting agency, Fifth Dimension.
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Planet Ark releases new guide to help businesses manage plastic waste
First 5000 | May 2, 2022Australian businesses can address their waste, increase efficiency and improve their reputation while reducing unnecessary costs with the support of online tool How to Reduce and Recycle Plastics at Work created by Planet Ark.
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Jim’s Group – making mental health support a key part of business training and operations
First 5000 | April 28, 2022Jim Penman, founder of Jim’s Group is determined to support the mental health of his Franchisors and Franchisees.
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Businesses urged to consult with their accountant to maximise budget announcements
First 5000 | April 27, 2022Businesses in Australia can make significant gains if they take advantage of the 2022 Federal Budget. Coco Hou CPA, accountant and business advisor, highlights the budget initiatives that offer significant tax savings for businesses.
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How to become a better negotiator by identifying what drives others
Mark Berridge | April 26, 2022Skilled negotiation can transform value and change lives. For both parties. It takes patience and courage. It thrives on curiosity and trust, because negotiations are driven by addressing the needs and worries of the respective parties. Negotiation specialist Mark Berridge explains.
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Surge in invoice financing as COVID affected businesses are forced to pay up
First 5000 | April 22, 2022New data from OptiPay has revealed a two fold increase in enquiries, when compared to last year, in the number of businesses requesting invoice financing.
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Is a new breed of CEO required to lead in a post-COVID world?
First 5000 | April 21, 2022Future CEOs will require a number of extra skills to successfully manage both themselves and their organisations, according to UNSW Business School’s Frederik Anseel.
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How to develop an intrapreneurial culture
Stephen J Hunt | April 11, 2022The Great Resignation is upon us. Staff are packing up and heading off in numbers we’ve never seen before. By fostering an intrapreneurial culture, you can help your employees achieve their goals whilst you achieve yours, increase profit and build a business where people want to stay, business author Stephen J Hunt explains.
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Avoiding the great reshuffle: how businesses can improve employee satisfaction, loyalty
First 5000 | April 4, 2022As Australians look for their next big work opportunity, businesses are left with decimated teams and costly retraining payments, Fabian Calle, from SAP Concur explains.
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Federal Budget measures aim to improve women’s workforce participation
First 5000 | March 31, 2022Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has announced changes to paid parental leave allowing eligible working parents to share up to 20 weeks of flexible entitlements between them, in the budget announced on Tuesday (29 March) evening.
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Is public speaking the cornerstone skill of your career?
Monica Lunin | March 28, 2022If you can improve your communication skills, especially your confidence and capability as a speaker, you will enhance your influence across a range of stakeholder groups. This is true at all stages of your career, across multiple roles and sectors, Monica Lunin explains.
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Two perspectives that make it difficult for teams to access their potential
Bernard Desmidt | March 23, 2022A journey to becoming a high performing, effective team begins with an awareness of how the team shows up: How do team members experience being part of the team today? What is happening for team members when they ‘team’ together and apart? Bernard Desmidt explains.