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Mindfulness therapies can reduce workplace stress
First 5000 | April 7, 2018Mindfulness-based therapies can reduce the growing problem of work-related stress in Australian companies, reducing individual anxiety, absenteeism and inter-personal conflicts.
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3D printed gloves give triathlete a Commonwealth Games push
Jim Plouffe | April 7, 2018Triathlete Scott Crowley will get some help from a 3D printer in Adelaide when he competes today in the Commonwealth Games.
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Company directors say ‘we must do better’
First 5000 | April 7, 2018A year of constitutional turmoil and political wrangling has seen Australia slip further from achieving the reforms needed to boost national productivity and prosperity.
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AI services will bring jobs back onshore
Ritesh Srivastava | April 6, 2018The rise of AI based customer service will reduce the need for call centres and give Australian organisations fewer reasons to keep the customer services offshore.
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Join Team Defence Australia at international events
First 5000 | April 6, 2018The CDIC provides export-ready companies with access to new or existing markets and international supply chains through Team Defence Australia (TDA) events and gives eligible companies the chance to exhibit internationally on the Team Defence Australia stand free of charge.
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Deregulation of trading hours in SA will kill small traders
Jos de Bruin | April 6, 2018The deregulation of trading hours in South Australia will seriously impact the viability of small businesses throughout the State.
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The best project managers are ex-combat personnel
First 5000 | April 5, 2018Speaking to Defence Connect, Tom Moore, the co-founder of WithYouWithMe, has outlined his argument that combat-focused personnel make the best civilian project managers.
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Ipswich to host defence industry summit
First 5000 | April 5, 2018Ipswich, the Queensland manufacturing centre for Australia’s newly announced Rheinmetall Boxer combat vehicles, will host an inaugural Defence Industry Summit in August this year.
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Ombudsman launches inquiry into affordable capital for SMEs
First 5000 | April 5, 2018The Small Business Ombudsman has launched a new inquiry exploring international initiatives that address the funding gap for small to medium sized enterprises.
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8 TED talks for business leaders
First 5000 | April 4, 2018Looking for some inspiration? Check out these eight TED talks for business leaders covering everything from cutting edge science and technology to quirks of human habits and behaviour.
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Do open plan offices deserve their bad reputation?
Gemma Irving | April 4, 2018You might be back in your open plan office after holidays, struggling to concentrate and pining for quiet time, but the bad rap open plan offices usually get is not always deserved.
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Cloud and mobile technology empower a new culture of collaboration
First 5000 | April 4, 2018New mobile technology is freeing workers from the shackles of the traditional office and encouraging greater innovation, collaboration and productivity.
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Make the most of word counts in your tender
Robin Hastings | April 3, 2018A picture is worth a thousand words when it comes to presenting your tender effectively and getting your message across.
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14 questions before you retire from the family firm
David Harland | April 3, 2018Whether it’s because of underfunded retirement plans, lack of succession or sales options, or a sheer unwillingness to relinquish the reins, family business leaders are increasingly delaying the transition to retirement.
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The best business podcasts
First 5000 | April 3, 2018Whether you’re driving to work, walking the dogs, pounding out a run or just relaxing at home, podcasts offer some of the best entertainment and information to be had today. There are many business podcasts on offer, and here are some of the best, including a humorous look at business life down under.