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31% of users are ready to #DeleteFacebook
First 5000 | April 17, 2018The recent Facebook revelation that over 87 million users’ data had been improperly obtained and used by Cambridge Analytica is prompting users to reconsider their use of social media, which will in turn affect the strategies of businesses which advertise on it.
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New CRC to explore digital opportunities in healthcare
First 5000 | April 17, 2018A new Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre has been announced to explore the ways in which digital approaches could improve health care in Australia.
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Have your say in Australia’s International Business Survey 2018
First 5000 | April 17, 2018Austrade invites Australian organisations that are undertaking international business activities to share their insights and experiences in Australia’s International Business Survey (AIBS).
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The benefits of live chat on your business website
Josh Wardini | April 16, 2018Quick and efficient customer care is essential to stay ahead in the online shopping world. Live chat offers the fastest way to respond to customer queries through your web store and boosts sales, retention, brand reputation and customer satisfaction.
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Becoming ‘Asia-capable’ in the 21st century
Katherine Kizilos | April 16, 2018Australian business leaders have a lot of work to do to become ‘Asia-capable’ in the 21st century. Firms must develop their “cultural intelligence” as well as offer distinctive goods and services.
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April 16 is tax freedom day!
Matthew O’Donnell | April 16, 2018April 16 is ‘Tax Freedom Day’ – the day when Australians have finally paid their dues to the government and begin working for their own benefit.
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8 more TED talks for business leaders
First 5000 | April 15, 2018These entertaining, thought provoking talks will help business leaders understand their employees and customers, stand out from the crowd and foster greater creativity in their firms.
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What Wikipedia can teach us about blockchain technology
Dirk Baur | April 15, 2018A blockchain is a decentralised, distributed and open public ledger made up of a sequence of “blocks” that are “chained” via a cryptographic hash. If that sounds like gibberish, consider how Wikipedia shares the same philosophy.
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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.