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Solving corporate governance needs more than deck chair rearranging
Andrew Linden | July 8, 2018Splitting company boards and allowing employees to elect board members are just the start of the reforms needed to fix corporate governance.
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You are an outstanding negotiator
Filip Hron | July 8, 2018Which personality type makes the best negotiators? And what can you do to improve your skills?
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New security of payment rules for Queensland construction
First 5000 | July 8, 2018The Palaszczuk Government has announced the next phase of its Building Industry Fairness legislation, which aims to improve financial protections for Queensland subcontractors and ensure they receive prompt payment for their services.
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Embracing AI won’t lead to unemployment
Helen Souness | July 7, 2018Universities need to teach executives and other future professionals how to work alongside new technology like AI while also honing those uniquely human transferable skills, such as creativity and leadership to meet the needs of business in our digital future.
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Local manufacturers explore the industry’s evolution at UNSW event
First 5000 | July 7, 2018The potential of emerging technologies has been keenly discussed at a UNSW summit exploring the reinvention of Australian manufacturing.
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Innovation grants announced in W.A.
First 5000 | July 7, 2018Six projects will share $430,000 over the next year in innovation grants provided by the West Australian state government’s $16.7 million New Industries Fund.
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How to nail the scaling process
Nathan Airey | July 6, 2018Serial entrepreneur Nathan Airey, the co-founder of Bookwell , looks at ways to overcome the challenges of scaling a business in terms of human resources and the technical backend.
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Firms warned not to overcharge for card payments
First 5000 | July 6, 2018Firms are being warned not to rort their customers by overcharging for the use of credit cards.
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Global collaboration produces 3D printed field test kit
Jim Plouffe | July 6, 2018A three-cornered collaboration between South Australia, Texas and Ethiopia is using 3D printed technology and design innovation to efficiently diagnose a deadly disease that infects a million people every year.
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Digital transformation – Marathon or sprint?
Kirk Penn | July 5, 2018Looking at digital transformation as a relay, rather than a sprint or a marathon, can help businesses successfully transition to modern business practises.
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Gartner identifies the top six security and risk management trends
First 5000 | July 5, 2018Business leaders are becoming increasingly conscious of the impact cybersecurity can have on business outcomes. Security leaders should harness this increased support and take advantage of six emerging trends to improve their organisation’s resilience while elevating their own standing.
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Victoria tightens rules to protect driving contractors
First 5000 | July 5, 2018Victorian firms subcontracting transport to owner drivers or forestry contractors – including drivers using digital freight and delivery platforms – are being warned to adhere to new worker protection measures.
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3 ways to make your company more valuable than your industry peers
Simon Bedard | July 4, 2018Have you ever wondered what determines the value of your business? A range of factors can be more important than the size of your company or the sector it’s in.
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Canberra welcomes launch of Australian Space Agency
First 5000 | July 4, 2018UNSW Canberra Space will bring innovative technologies to collaborations with the newly launched Australian Space Agency.
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How pot plants create a healthier and happier office
Cristina Hernandez | July 4, 2018How many pot plants do you have in your office? Five pot plants in a medium-sized room can clean up pollutants and improve mood and well-being.