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Sustainable web design for medium business – what to consider
Maryn Mcdonnell | July 15, 2022What does Sustainability have to do with web design? Sustainable design is about using resources efficiently and making sure things last as long as possible. Maryn McDonnell explains.
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Recognising migrant skills
First 5000 | July 14, 2022New research by workforce experts at Flinders University and Charles Darwin University shows that efforts by skilled migrants to meet employer demands for Australian qualifications result in only marginal returns for these efforts, at least in the short term.
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SMBs confident about their growth despite workforce volatility: SAP
First 5000 | July 13, 2022SMBs in Australia are confident in their growth over the next 12 months despite workforce volatility, including the Great Resignation, which has directly impacted their digital transformation plans.
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1 in 4 say COVID has moved their retirement goalposts: report
First 5000 | July 12, 2022Around one in four Australians (26 per cent) say COVID has impacted their plans for retirement, according to new data from leading profit-to-member superannuation fund Equip.
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Hitting misinformation for six in the Pacific
Romitesh Kant | July 11, 2022A shortage of resources and investment from major digital platforms has left the Pacific region battling a campaign of misinformation and under-moderation. Romitesh Kant explains.
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Tax tweaks needed to fast-charge electric vehicles take up
First 5000 | July 8, 2022Buying and running electric vehicles for business fleets is too costly under Aussie tax rules, say researchers from Griffith University and Monash University.
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5 Tips For Corporate Social Responsibility
Andre Oentoro | July 7, 2022A good business cannot only sell its products to consumers in large numbers but also show that its company runs with good values and foundations. Andre Oentoro founder of Breadnbeyond, explains.
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Accountant calls on large industry players to stop raiding SME staff
First 5000 | July 6, 2022Coco Hou, CPA and CEO of Platinum Accounting is calling on large firms to play fair and stop poaching staff from small to medium-size accounting businesses.
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Australian Government agencies underutilising digital process solutions: Adobe
First 5000 | July 5, 2022Australian Government agencies are still at the beginning stages of their digital transformation, according a study from Adobe.
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Space startups reach for the stars with new facilities in Waterloo
First 5000 | July 4, 2022Saber Astronautics and TCG Group have officially launched the Wolfpack Space Hub’s new facility in Waterloo, Sydney. The new site will incubate local space tech companies and support Australia’s rapidly growing space industry.
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3 types of leaders that hold back teams, companies
Gerard Penna | July 1, 2022The quality of leadership in many workplaces falls short of expectations. Gerard Penna shares research which identifies three common patterns of sub-optimal leadership present in many workplaces.
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HAVE YOUR SAY: Responsible business
First 5000 | July 1, 2022What does responsible business mean to you and your company? What policies are you implementing to ensure that you are a good corporate citizen. As part of our have your say series we invite you to answer: ‘How is your organisation stepping up to responsible business?’
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Workforce Trends You’ll Need in the Future
Amelia Atkins | July 1, 2022No matter how big your company is, how many people you employ, and what you do, the chances are that you need some help turning all your dreams into reality. It doesn’t matter how you make it all happen – as long as you make your company successful and lucrative, you’ll know that you’re doing […]
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3 keys for remote staff to be productive, happy
Scott Stein | June 30, 2022How do we get remote staff to be productive and happy? There are 3 key activity areas that can help them achieve both: work, recharge and relax, Scott Stein explains.
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How businesses can address the shortage of casual workers
Charlie Dewitt | June 29, 2022The gig economy continues to have a strong influence in Australia as the number of casual positions and independent contractors grows. Charlie Dewitt, managing director, ANZ/SEA of UKG explains.