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Local industry experts to boost Aussie defence exports
First 5000 | June 7, 2018The Australian Defence Export Office and Austrade have taken the first steps towards delivering enhanced export support for Australian defence businesses, signing a Memorandum of Understanding to engage dedicated local industry experts in key export markets.
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How to make meetings count
Dermot Crowley | June 6, 2018If you were to ask your team how they felt about the meeting culture in your organisation, what do you think their response would be? Would they feel that too much of their time was spent in unproductive meetings?
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Why new industrial manslaughter laws are unlikely to save lives in the workplace
Rick Sarre | June 6, 2018Proposed legislation in Victoria would put an offence of industrial manslaughter offence on the statute books but it may not lower workplace death rates without additional action.
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Good science = great business for Australia and Singapore
First 5000 | June 6, 2018Business leaders and scientists in Singapore and Australia can join forces to secure future prosperity for both countries during the first ‘Good Science = Great Business’ festival in Singapore this September.
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Creating a better global trade system
Christine Lagarde | June 5, 2018Building new economic bridges and shaping a new era of trade can foster more prosperous and more peaceful communities across the world.
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Queensland retailers reminded of plastic bag ban
First 5000 | June 5, 2018Time is nearly up for single-use lightweight shopping bags in Queensland and retailers are being reminded that they will face hefty fines if they break the ban that starts on 1 July.
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Why CEOs need to embrace fear
Pitosh Heyden | June 5, 2018Running a business can be a frightening undertaking. The time is right for CEOs to start acknowledging vulnerabilities and embracing a healthy relationship with fear.
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What is a tariff? An economist explains
Amitrajeet Batabyal | June 4, 2018The world may be lurching ever closer to a full-blown trade war as the U.S., Europe, Canada, China and Mexico talk tariffs and retaliation. But what exactly is a tariff and why is the issue so controversial?
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Reshaping the factories of the future
First 5000 | June 4, 2018Research to advance the frontiers of metal 3D printing has received a major boost, with a partnership between UNSW scientists and local and US universities receiving a $3 million government grant.
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State transport ministers coordinate new laws for automated vehicles
First 5000 | June 4, 2018A ground-breaking approach to driving laws in Australia will see the development of purpose-built legislation to allow an automated driving system to drive motor vehicles in place of a human.
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How ‘media snacks’ are taking over the workplace
Ethan Tussey | June 3, 2018The procrastination economy has turned simple mobile games into lucrative products. It can make a subscription service a vital source of content both at home and at the workplace. And the best part? Smartphone screens are so small that a boss button isn’t even necessary.
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UNSW law students release international guide to protect migrant workers
First 5000 | June 3, 2018A ground-breaking guide compiled by UNSW Sydney law students looks to clarify who is responsible for protecting the rights of 150 million migrant workers around the world.
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Is there really no such thing as bad publicity?
Joe Perri | June 3, 2018A well planned and properly executed public relations strategy can boost every company’s bottom line as well as improve their public image and consumer reputation.
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The 30+ year old’s guide to blockchain
Stephen Barnes | June 2, 2018Business expert Stephen Barnes outlines the many possible uses of blockchain technology in securing transactions beyond cryptocurrencies.
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Boosting sales team morale before EOFY
Chase Davis | June 2, 2018The pressure is on sales teams to hit their targets before the end of the financial year. Rather than simply cracking the whip, managers can boost morale and results by rewarding their teams for their hard work.