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ACSC warns Australian businesses to defend themselves against Russian cyber attacks: Here’s how
Ajay Unni | March 2, 2022Following the escalating conflict between Ukraine and Russia, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has warned Australian businesses to urgently adopt an enhanced cyber-security posture to protect themselves against targeted Russian cybercriminal activity.
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Australia needs new positive narrative
Victor Perton | March 1, 2022Australia needs a new positive narrative and a reframing of its thinking for the future of the nation as it moves into 2022 and beyond and prepares for a Federal election, according to Victor Perton from the Centre for Optimism.
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Stamping out workplace bullying through positive leadership
First 5000 | February 28, 2022Ensuring a productive workplace with effective leadership is vital to your business success and according to Michael Plowright, CEO, Working Well Together, stamping out bullying is critical to a safe work environment.
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Keeping Your Kids’ Teeth Healthy
Carolin Petterson | February 27, 2022Healthy teeth are an important part of children’s overall health and well-being. As parents, we all want to ensure our children have healthy and strong teeth, but it can be challenging to know where to start. Doing this won’t be easy, but this is something you have to do for your kids and their future, […]
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Starting a Handyman Business in 2023
Carolin Petterson | February 27, 2022Starting a handyman business can be an exciting and rewarding venture. As a handyman, you get to work with your hands and help people solve problems in their homes and offices. However, starting a business from scratch can be challenging, and there are many things to consider to set up your business for success. Here […]
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Positive leadership: Flexibility vs Freedom
Tina Melbourne | February 25, 2022There’s so much talk about flexibility in the workplace but what about freedom? Tina Melbourne explains the workplace freedom policy implemented by external legal, HR and CFO service, Source.
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How our pandemic personas put pressure on leaders
Gary Martin | February 24, 2022Better outcomes will always be achieved if leaders expect rather than ignore the fact that people react in diverse and sometimes difficult ways when faced with fear, uncertainty and threats, Professor Gary Martin chief executive officer with the Australian Institute of Management WA explains.
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Global food market disruption to continue in year ahead: Rabobank
First 5000 | February 23, 2022Food markets are set to be “highly dynamic” in the year ahead, as the ongoing effects of the global pandemic continue to be felt across supply chains and in consumer behaviour, according to a Rabobank report.
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Positive leadership: What would Craig do?
Craig West | February 22, 2022Positive Leadership is about fostering empowerment and allowing people to grow and learn in a safe space, Craig West from Succession Plus explains.
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Cyber security must become more user-friendly in 2022: report
First 5000 | February 21, 2022Cyber security is no longer a matter of telling people what they can’t do, it’s about showing them what they can do securely, according to a new report from KPMG.
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Different perspectives on working from home
First 5000 | February 18, 2022As Australians return to their usual workplaces and adjust to ‘COVID-normal’, a discrepancy remains between the needs, preferences and perceptions of managers and employees, according to a study conducted by UNSW Canberra and CQUniversity.
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How you can stop the Great Resignation in your company now
Zivit Inbar | February 17, 2022While the power has shifted to the employees in the current environment, employers should not sit and wait until they are affected by the Great Resignation, according Zivit Inbar from DifferenThinking.
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Help understand the impact of COVID and shape the future of the advertising industry
Anne Miles | February 16, 2022Bond University, Swinburne University of Technology and Suits & Sneakers are undertaking a research project on how the COVID-crisis has impacted – and probably is still affecting – creative work in the advertising and communication industry.
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Australia Post to appoint first Chief Mental Health Officer
First 5000 | February 15, 2022Australia Post is set to appoint the organisation’s first Chief Mental Health Officer, as it sharpens its focus on not just the physical safety of its people, but also on the mental health and wellbeing of its more than 60,000 strong extended workforce.
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Financial advice has reached the precipice, but industry can be saved
Paul Tynan | February 14, 2022Australia’s financial services industry is quite literally facing a problem of national significance that has adverse implications for the industry’s viability, competitiveness and most importantly, for the financial health and well-being of the Australian populace, according to Paul Tynan, CEO, Connect Financial Service Brokers.