Coronavirus
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Training for jobs of the future: NSW recovery initiative
First 5000 | September 21, 2020More than 100,000 people across NSW will have the opportunity to reskill for the jobs of the future thanks to the NSW Government’s Skilling for Recovery initiative.
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$3 billion business support package signals confidence in business recovery after COVID restrictions
First 5000 | September 16, 2020The Victorian Government’s announcement of an additional $3 billion support package for business as they struggle through continued restrictions will spark hope for thousands of businesses.
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How has COVID impacted Australians’ life and career choices?: report
Jonathon Deakins | September 7, 2020A report looking at the decision-making behaviour of Australians has provided insight into how the COVID-19 crisis has affected lifestyle, career, and other choices.
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ACCI releases third COVID Business Conditions Survey
First 5000 | September 3, 2020Business trading conditions across the country have not improved despite the easing of restrictions in many states, the latest Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) survey of small to medium businesses has found.
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eftpos cardholders embrace mobile payments with 400% growth
First 5000 | August 28, 2020Eftpos cardholders have flocked to its mobile pay offerings, as Australians show a greater preference for contactless payments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Why this is the best time to invest in leadership skills
Zivit Inbar | August 25, 2020Our generation (including our leaders) has never encountered such levels of combined health-economical-geopolitical-societal-personal uncertainty. For businesses, this means uncertainty in the future and a new set of risks to mitigate and lead. Does your organisation have the skills to manage them successfully?
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The mature age unemployment gap
Hunter Leonard | August 12, 2020We are heading into a perfect storm for the mature age workers of our society, consisting of the triple whammy of ageism, coronavirus and poor preparation, according to Hunter Leonard from Silver & Wise.
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Most organisations unable to adapt during COVID-19: Study
First 5000 | August 12, 2020Owing to a lack of digital agility, 69 per cent of organisations have been negatively impacted by COVID-19, according to a study by provider of enterprise cloud applications for human resources and finance, Workday.
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Morrison Government offers more support for Victorian businesses
First 5000 | August 7, 2020More help is on its way for hundreds of thousands of struggling Victorian businesses and their employees, with today’s announcement by Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg to make it easier for Victorian businesses and their staff to qualify for JobKeeper.
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Australia 2030 – Where the bloody hell are we?
Rocky Scopelliti | August 6, 2020Australian professionals’ sentiment about the decade ahead, based on a major study conducted before and during the eye of the COVID-19 storm, is featured in Australia 2030! Where the bloody hell are we?, a new book by Futurologist Rocky Scopelliti.
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COSBOA outlines policy responses required to support SMEs in Stage 4 lockdown
Peter Strong | August 5, 2020COSBOA has recommend immediate cash flow support in the form of $10,000 Business Survival Grants to ALL businesses (including registered businesses, sole traders, partnerships and trusts) as a result of Stage 4 COVID lockdowns in Melbourne.
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Save hundreds of regional companies with smart, swift investor reform
First 5000 | July 31, 2020Tens of millions of dollars could be deployed to regional economies to help save hundreds of economy-growing startups and emerging companies from collapsing as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.
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How organisations can get their customers back
First 5000 | July 29, 2020Given the scale of disruption caused by COVID-19, there is a real concern for organisations that their customers’ buying behaviours have been permanently altered, according to Intergen.
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How accounts payable automation could help provide a road to COVID-19 recovery for businesses
First 5000 | July 28, 2020The COVID-19 recovery will be stronger if businesses keep cashflow moving by paying invoices on time. This will result in stronger supplier relationships and a better economic recovery, according to Konica Minolta’s Seth Butcher.
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JobTrainer: skills for the future and keeping the lights on
Tim Harcourt | July 24, 2020Along with the JobKeeper, Jobseeker and JobMaker programs designed to protect employees, small businesses and the most vulnerable in the economy during this time of public health crisis, we now have JobTrainer to shore up the skills side of the labour market. Tim Harcourt explains.