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WA AgHack generates digital solutions to agricultural issues
First 5000 | July 31, 2018Innovative Western Australian ICT experts gathered in Perth for an agriculture hackathon last weekend, to seek new digital solutions to drive growth and keep the state’s agricultural sector globally competitive.
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New unpaid family and domestic violence leave entitlement from August 1
First 5000 | July 31, 2018From the first full pay period on or after 1 August 2018, most employees can take unpaid leave to deal with family and domestic violence, following a Fair Work Commission decision.
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10 tax myths busted!
First 5000 | July 30, 2018Tax season is underway and to help Australians get their returns right, the Australian Taxation Office has identified the top 10 tax myths and misunderstandings it says are causing incorrect claims.
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Women are dominating employment growth, but what sort of jobs are they?
Rebecca Cassells | July 30, 2018With most new jobs going to women, their workforce participation rate is growing at nine times the rate for men. But, while participation is on track for parity in a decade, pay is another matter.
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COSBOA launch SME energy survey
First 5000 | July 30, 2018COSBOA is launching a national survey to investigate the impact of energy bill shocks and price rises on Australian SMEs.
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Nanosatellite mission control station launched in South Australia
Jim Plouffe | July 29, 2018Fleet Space Technologies has opened a commercial tracking station to track and transmit data from nanosatellites in the Internet of Things global network.
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Enough of the start-ups, gazelles will unleash South Australia’s prosperity
Kimon Lycos | July 29, 2018States like South Australia must nurture and develop gazelles, and do so quickly. It will be these companies that lead the charge, not the big end of town, because scale-ups create new turf while large companies only protect it.
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Zero Barriers Business Excellence Awards announced
First 5000 | July 29, 2018The Zero Barriers Business Excellence Awards, held on July 25 at the Bankstown Learning and Knowledge Centre, celebrated businesses and organisations across South West Sydney working to make their practices more inclusive for people with disabilities.
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Can Australia crack the ABBA code?
Kimon Lycos | July 28, 2018We don’t need more government support for financing to help our businesses grow. What we need is a mind-set change to think global from day one.
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IBAC reveals corruption threats to Victorian regulators
First 5000 | July 28, 2018Victoria’s anti-corruption agency, IBAC, has identified key corruption risks associated with activities undertaken by the state’s regulatory authorities in a new report.
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How a clean office can boost productivity
David Smith | July 28, 2018Maintaining clean, tidy and pleasant working conditions not only pays off in terms of worker morale, but helps to boost efficiency and productivity.
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Four-day weeks for five days’ pay?
Jarrod Haar | July 27, 2018A trial of a four-day working week shows that employees felt better about their job, were more engaged, and reported greater work-life balance and less stress, boosting their overall productivity.
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Accountancy at the crossroads
First 5000 | July 27, 2018The accounting profession has reached a crossroad and many firms are taking steps to restructure their businesses to ensure they remain relevant and successful in the future.
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Queensland civil and workplace surveillance laws under the microscope
First 5000 | July 27, 2018The Queensland Law Reform Commission (QLRC) will examine the need to strengthen legislation around the use of surveillance devices and technologies in both the civil and workplace environments.
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How to motivate your staff
Amelia Atkins | July 26, 2018Better morale in any working environment boosts productivity and improves worker retention. A few simple steps to keep staff happy can more than pay off for the bottom line.