Professional Development
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Could teleworking be good for business?
NAB - Business View | August 15, 2013How many of your staff Telework? Have you considered the benefits to for those who wish to work at home and the advantages for your business?
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Being your best self at work, study & play
Clive Leach | August 6, 2013The power of positivity should never be underestimated. Clive Leach explains.
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How to get all your executive team on the same page with your strategy
Shawn Callahan | August 6, 2013Developing and revisiting your company’s strategy is an important part of your business. Shawn Callahan explains how strategies can elvolve even after they have been finalised.
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Women in Finance: what it takes to get ahead in this sector
Lorna Nolan | July 30, 2013Financial institutions are increasingly waking up to the value women as leaders can bring to their organisation and steps are being taken to bridge the divide. Lorna Nolan explains.
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Take measured risks when expanding
Shivani Gupta | July 10, 2013Thinking about taking the next step and expanding your business? Shivani Gupta shares her tips on how to get it right.
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Developing Millennials into leaders
Les Pickett | July 9, 2013Generation Y, also called the millennial generation, is perceived as being creative and technically savvy. Les Pickett shares the results from a survey into the challenges and opportunities for companies managing younger employees.
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Conquering the time management challenge
Darren Woolley | July 9, 2013Does your day seem to be eaten up by back to back meetings and people running late? Darren Woolley shares some tips on how to beat the time management blues.
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Time Management: Do it once, right!
Shivani Gupta | June 11, 2013
Too much time is spent redoing things after they haven’t been done correctly. Shivani Gupta gives advice on how to ensure your business only does things once.
I was having a coffee at McDonalds before a client meeting in Sydney. I watched two young staff members putting stickers for a new promotion on tables. -
Evolving talent strategy to match the Millennial workforce reality
Les Pickett | June 10, 2013
There are a lot of stereotypes about the work ethic and demands of so-called Millennials, those employees that are under 33 years old. Les Pickett shares the data from a survey that both confirms and dispels common labels.
The earth beneath the feet of the workplace as we know it is shifting. As they have done throughout every stage of their lives Millennials, also known as Generation Y, are impacting the world around them.
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Have your say: The Australia Telework Survey
Rachelle Bosua | May 29, 2013First 5000 members are invited to participate in the first trans-Tasman Telework survey designed to obtain a better understanding of telework practice in Australia.
The survey closes: 21 June, 2013. DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 31 JULY.
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Ageism as a barrier to employment
The Hon. Susan Ryan | May 29, 2013Age Discrimination Commissioner, the Hon. Susan Ryan, explored how ageism is the major barrier in continuing a productive working life for Australians passing their 50s, in her speech at the GAP/ACHR Conference on Productive Ageing on Friday 17 May 2013.
Despite general agreement that ageing of itself should be no barrier to employment, numerous impediments to this goal remain.
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Demystifying crowdsourcing
Cassidy Poon | May 22, 2013
The ability to tap into a large global pool of talent is a crowdsourcing drawcard, but there are risks mid sized businesses must be aware of. Cassidy Poon explains how to navigate this popular new world.
Crowdsourcing is “on fire” in Australia but First 5000 members must use it with caution. -
Wading your way through the 457 Visa propaganda
Michael Cosgrove | May 14, 2013
The 457 Visa system has seen much criticism and debate in recent times. IR specialist Michael Cosgrove highlights some of the mistruths associated with using foreign workers.
“457 Visas undercut wages and conditions” – This is one of most intensive statements in regards to 457 Visa workers, one of which is completely inaccurate and one of the biggest IR lies in recent times. -
Managing an ageing workforce
Peter Fritz | May 9, 2013
Ahead of the Global Access Partners conference on Productive Ageing Peter Fritz asks some important questions in regard to working after the age of 65 and how best to prepare for participation of older workers.
When we talk about productive aging, the usual picture that emerges in one’s mind is someone 65, and, if a woman, 60 and over, the fixed ages of retirement. -
What social media really is
Fergus Neilson | May 7, 2013
Approaches to social media are varied and the way to use it can be a challenge if your business has not utilised previously. Fergus Neilson explores how best to tackle social media for stakeholder engagement.
‘Social media’ is a tool. It is NOT a strategy.
