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Permanent job vacancies soar more than 10% in a year
First 5000 | October 25, 2018The latest Sunsuper Australian Job Index has revealed that although the job market fell slightly in the September quarter, contingent demand was up year-on-year, and permanent job opportunities grew by a massive 10.3% in the last year.
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New automotive innovation lab targets global markets
First 5000 | October 25, 2018Victorian manufacturers have been given a boost by the announcement of a new lab to help them design and make more innovative products for the global automotive market.
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3 ways to supercharge your self-confidence
Michelle Sales | October 24, 2018The heavy burden of responsibility can weigh us down or mean that we lose perspective about the really important things in our personal and work lives, but with a little bit of practice you can learn to boost your confidence no matter what life throws at you.
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Fat cat pay is bad for business
First 5000 | October 24, 2018Bosses with exorbitant pay packets are seen as less effective leaders than their counterparts on lower incomes, and less able to influence those they seek to lead, according to University of Queensland research.
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Water recycling innovation hub to nurture new research ideas
First 5000 | October 24, 2018A new innovation hub to explore developing technologies to recycle and sustainably treat wastewater has been announced in Western Australia.
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Understanding social media metrics
David Webb | October 23, 2018When it comes to tailoring your firm’s social media campaign and improving your social media presence, there is no such thing as an irrelevant metric. Everything can come in as handy at one point, but what do all the different terms mean?
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Boost for vocational training in WA secondary schools
First 5000 | October 23, 2018An overhaul of the vocational education and training (VET) delivered in Western Australian secondary schools will help ensure that state’s students receive the best quality training and are better prepared to enter the world of work.
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SA defence hub to boost local supply chains
First 5000 | October 23, 2018The South Australian government has announced that a new ‘landing pad’ to help international defence companies establish themselves in the state will be created at “Lot Fourteen”, Adelaide’s new innovation precinct.
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Female digital pioneer named Queensland’s “Chief Entrepreneur”
First 5000 | October 22, 2018Internationally acclaimed Queensland businesswoman Leanne Kemp has been appointed the state’s new Chief Entrepreneur.
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The state of connected planning
First 5000 | October 22, 2018Fast growing companies plan aggressively, and enterprise-scale technology and advanced analytics are increasingly used by ambitious smaller firms as well as corporates to scale and get ahead.
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City deal delivers $5 million kick start for western Sydney businesses
First 5000 | October 22, 2018A new $5 million Western Sydney Investment Attraction Fund will “supercharge” fast-growing small to medium sized enterprises in Western Sydney.
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How humour can help reduce workplace stress
First 5000 | October 21, 2018Research from the Australian National University has found that a bit of humour at work can help employees deal with workplace aggression and stressful situations.
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Exports are critical for Australia’s defence industry
Kate Louis | October 21, 2018For Australia’s defence export strategy to be effective, all players must understand not only the important part defence exports will play in building our capabilities and industry, but also that they reflect the key tenets of Australia’s foreign policy.
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Turning agricultural waste into new products
First 5000 | October 21, 2018A new $10.9 million research consortium led by the University of Adelaide is investigating ways to increase the value of agriculture waste by turning it into new products.
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R&D tax investment takes a hit
Tony Peacock | October 20, 2018The Australian Government has released details of its investment in research and development, showing a disappointing drop of almost 8% in total expenditure from $10.4b to $9.6b.