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When flexible working makes life harder
Erica Coslor | April 15, 2018Flexible hours may seem like the solution for balancing work and home life, but do they always deliver? 4/10 working weeks can lead to burnout.
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7 health and safety priorities for Australian firms
Samantha McGolrick | April 14, 2018Samantha McGolrick outlines seven of the most important health and safety issues facing Australian firms today.
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Location and voice technology are the future of retail
Louise Grimmer | April 14, 2018In their struggle to survive against cheaper, more convenient online competition, retailers are refocussing their attention on the importance of location. But it’s not their location which matters now, it’s the whereabouts of their customers.
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5G should boost productivity and economic growth
First 5000 | April 14, 20185G – the next generation of mobile wireless network technology – will be introduced in Australia from 2019 and could radically improve consumer experiences and business processes through faster data transmission and more reliable connectivity.
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The foundations of defence industry economics
Rob Bourke | April 13, 2018The Australian government has increased defence spending and stressed the economic benefits of a larger domestic defence industry, but how do the arguments stack up? To understand the arguments, we must first understand the concepts behind them.
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Chill out. A slightly warmer office won’t make it too hot to think
Shamila Haddad | April 13, 2018Much of Australia has been sweltering in unseasonal heat, but boosting the office temperature a little can save energy and keep office workers comfortable without sacrificing their cognitive performance.
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Australian firms must back sexual harrassment training
First 5000 | April 13, 2018The #MeToo movement has sparked a global focus on workplace discrimination but new research reveals that Australian organisations are not dedicating enough resources to training to prevent sexual harassment.
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Ombudsman welcomes ATO inquiry
Kate Carnell | April 12, 2018The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell, has welcomed the opportunity to contribute to the investigation of the Australian Taxation Office.
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The ATO must up its game to retain business trust
Peter Strong | April 12, 2018In the light of recent media revelations of dubious ATO practises, Peter Strong, the CEO of COSBOA, calls for the Australia Tax Office to ‘go to the next level’ in its governance and fairness.
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O’Dwyer announces snap investigation into ATO allegations
First 5000 | April 12, 2018Kelly O’Dwyer, the Federal Minister for Financial Services, has announced a snap inquiry into the activities of the Australian Tax Office after a media investigation by Four Corners and Fairfax Media raised doubts about its approach to tax enforcement.
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Australia is the ‘piggy in the middle’ in the US-China trade war
First 5000 | April 11, 2018Australia is caught between two giant trading partners as the USA and China square off, but Australia’s pork, wine, grain and fruit sectors could benefit from retaliatory tariffs.
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Special Economic Zones for Western Australia?
Llew Cross | April 11, 2018Many nations use Special Economic Zones to create hotspots of growth and enterprise and Western Australia is ideally placed to benefit from their creation in this country.
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A lesson from the West Wing
Stephen Barnes | April 11, 2018Stephen Barnes, author of ‘Run Your Business Better’, explains how we all too often miss the opportunities around us because we are blinded by preconceptions of what we expect them to be.
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NSW offers $30m towards TAFE programs for SMEs
First 5000 | April 10, 2018The New South Wales state government has announced a new $30 million skills initiative that offers SMEs in the state access to free TAFE business skills training programs for their staff.
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Older workers will be vital in tomorrow’s economy
Francesco Grigoli | April 10, 2018Although immigration is increasing Australia’s population, life expectancy is rising, and the number of elderly people is soaring. Allowing more older people to work longer is the only solution to rising pension costs and workforce shortages.