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LGBTI workplace initiative launched in Townsville
First 5000 | September 2, 2018Pride in Diversity launched its push into regional Australia with a summit in Townville in Queensland on 30-31 August.
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4 reasons why you need a uniform at work
Pamela Jabbour | September 1, 2018If you’re debating whether you should introduce a uniform in your business, or you’re not satisfied with your current uniform and wanting a change, learning why team uniforms are so important should help you to decide.
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Tackling unfair contract terms
Rod Sims | September 1, 2018ACCC Chair Rod Sims has told the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia’s National Small Business Summit how the ACCC is tackling unfair contract terms and looks to strengthen codes of conduct.
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Gender diverse boards have greener policies
First 5000 | September 1, 2018Companies with a more balanced mix of men and women on their boards are better at protecting the environment and less likely to be sued for environmental law violations, according to new research from the University of Adelaide.
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6 steps to build a digitally mature team
Anthony Stevens | August 31, 2018Digitally mature teams understand that what they must do now is different to what they did in the past, which is also different to what they will have to do in the future. Here are six key steps to build a digitally mature team.
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Monash business school launches new podcast
First 5000 | August 31, 2018Monash Business School’s new podcast series, Thought Capital, promises to delve into the business and economic ideas of its experts and explain how this impacts our lives.
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Code for ethical treatment of clothing workers renewed
First 5000 | August 31, 2018Ethical Clothing Australia’s Homeworkers Code of Practice, which helps reduce the exploitation of textile, clothing and footwear workers in Australia, has been reauthorised by the ACCC for a further ten years.
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New blockchain-based smart legal contracts for Australian businesses
First 5000 | August 30, 2018CSIRO’s Data61 has formed a consortium with law firm Herbert Smith Freehills and IBM to build Australia’s first cross-industry, large-scale, digital platform to enable Australian businesses to collaborate using blockchain-based smart legal contracts.
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Does tailored Facebook advertising work?
Andrew Spence | August 30, 2018Targeting social media users with personalised advertising tailored to their psychological profile is no guarantee of higher click through rates, according to experts from the world’s largest centre for research into marketing.
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Retail spending could jump 9% for Father’s Day
First 5000 | August 30, 2018Australia’s independent retailers could see a 9% increase in shopper spending this week leading up to Father’s Day, according to data from a leading retail software firm.
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SMEs need fairer contracts and stronger codes
First 5000 | August 29, 2018Unfair contract terms, misleading conduct and scams are some of the biggest issues affecting small businesses in Australia, according to the ACCC’s latest Small Business in Focus report.
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The GPDR and Australia: Implications and opportunities for businesses
Iris de Orte Júlvez | August 29, 2018The EU has given individuals within the EU greater control of their privacy – with worldwide effect. Australian companies of all sizes should see the benefits of being GDPR-compliant to compete in international markets.
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Innovation review to shape Queensland’s future
First 5000 | August 29, 2018The Queensland Government has launched a comprehensive review of the state’s innovation system as part of a plan to ensure its multi-million-dollar investment in innovation diversifies the state’s economy over the next 30 years.
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From farmer to pharma, waste provides food for thought
Andrew Spence | August 28, 2018Agricultural waste and products deemed not worthy of the supermarket shelf can be used to make a range of value added products including pharmaceuticals, food additives and cosmetics.
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Watch out for “remote access” scams
First 5000 | August 28, 2018Scammers are increasingly catching out people by impersonating well-known businesses or the police so they can get access to computers and steal money or banking information.