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Have your say: sexual harassment in Australian workplaces
First 5000 | January 9, 2019The national inquiry into sexual harassment in Australian workplaces, led by Australian Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins, has extended the submission deadline to 28 February 2019.
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Ombudsman supports employment services system reform
First 5000 | January 9, 2019The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell, welcomed Labor’s policy announcement yesterday to overhaul the employment services system jobactive.
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Brand is too important for marketers to manage alone
First 5000 | January 9, 2019CMOs need to shift from being brand custodians to brand evangelists, if the marketing function is to maintain its strategic value, according to a new report from Deloitte.
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New Year brings good news for Australian exporters
First 5000 | January 8, 2019Australian farmers and businesses will continue to reap the benefits of Australia’s free trade agreements with further tariff cuts set to boost Australia’s competitive advantage in two of our major export markets.
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NDIS available in more areas
First 5000 | January 8, 2019The National Disability Insurance Scheme is now available to eligible Australians in all states and territories except Western Australia, after the Scheme rolled out in the last remaining regions and age groups across Victoria, Tasmania and Queensland on 1 January 2019.
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Robots of the future: more R2D2 than C3PO
First 5000 | January 8, 2019Researchers from Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, have offered a bold glimpse into what the robots of the future could look like. And it’s nothing like C3PO, or a T-800 Terminator.
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Forget being an ordinary leader if you need to stand out: Build your own skills
Anna Kucirkova | January 7, 2019Have you ever thought of what makes up a great leader?
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Australian Manufacturing slips into negative territory for first time in more than two years
First 5000 | January 7, 2019The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) fell 1.8 points to 49.5 in December, signalling the first mild contraction in manufacturing conditions in 26 months and the lowest result since August 2016.
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Received a faulty Christmas gift? Use your consumer rights
First 5000 | January 7, 2019New data release last week (2 January) reveals people are increasingly contacting the ACCC about issues with faulty products and services.
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Slowing migration weighs on population growth: HIA
First 5000 | January 6, 2019Governments don’t need to cut migration, the economy is doing that task for them, according to the Housing Industry Association.
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The greatest Australian workspaces of 2018
Officeworks | January 6, 2019Discover how eight Australian workspaces are pushing the boundaries in design to attract top talent.
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Waste management essentials for SMBs
Lillian Connors | January 6, 2019Minimising the amount of waste your company generates by either recycling or modifying your wasteful practices can be beneficial to both the environment and your bottom line.
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Why Australian businesses are thriving right now
Patrick Foster | January 5, 2019Australia’s enterprise scene is flourishing, fostering Aussie growth and business success like never before.
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Sales down in challenging 2018 environment
First 5000 | January 5, 2019New vehicle sales declined over a challenging 2018, according to results released yesterday by the motor industry’s statistical service, VFACTS.
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A Guide for an Employee turned Entrepreneur
Carolin Petterson | January 5, 2019The first thing you need to understand before launching your own business, is having previous experience in an industry, doesn’t guarantee success.