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Helping workers quit smoking boosts productivity
First 5000 | April 3, 2018Workers who smoke can cost their employers thousands of dollars per year more than their non-smoking counterparts, new research has found.
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Female employees drive more effort at work
First 5000 | April 2, 2018Women are the driving force behind growing effort levels in Australian workplaces as more female employees are willing to go above and beyond at work compared to their male colleagues, according to Gartner.
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Time to ditch daylight saving?
Andrew Worthington | April 2, 2018Arguments rage about whether Australia should end daylight saving time or keep putting the clocks forward and back. Andrew Worthington argues its benefits are real and should be applied uniformly.
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An app a day keeps work injuries at bay
First 5000 | April 2, 2018A new real-time video platform, developed by CSIRO’s Data61, is helping hundreds of Australians recover quicker from work injuries through virtual appointments.
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Predictive business algorithms don’t offer magical solutions
Uri Gal | April 1, 2018Don’t believe the hype, Uri Gal argues that predictive business analytics are no better at telling the future than a pack of tarot cards or a crystal ball.
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Time to admit we’re failing on cybercrime
Fergus Hanson | April 1, 2018The first step in solving a problem is recognising that there is one. When it comes to tackling cybercrime, it’s time to admit our approach isn’t working.
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Australia’s future in space
Malcolm Davis | April 1, 2018Australia is about to get much more serious about its future role on the high frontier of space.
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The 40 factors which create a positive working culture
First 5000 | March 31, 2018A global survey of 20,000 workers identifies 40 factors which firms can adopt to encourage a positive working culture which benefits both male and female employees and the company’s bottom line.
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Five ways to start SME succession planning
David Harland | March 31, 2018Every well-governed small business needs a robust succession plan says David Harland, Managing Director of FINH.
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Changing jobs: Supporting workers in dynamic labour markets
Andrew Charlton | March 31, 2018Career changes have become more frequent and job changes are increasingly commonplace in the modern economy. In the future, how we support workers through job transitions will be equally, if not more, important as preparing them for their first job.
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Avoiding accidents at work
Philip Boschman | March 30, 2018A new infographic from Trainwest explores the number of workplace fatalities in Australia on a yearly basis and examines what can be done to reduce the number of fatalities.
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New inquiry into barriers to business investment
Scott Morrison | March 30, 2018The Federal Treasurer explains his decision to launch a new inquiry into impediments to business investment in Australia.
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AMGC creates $4 million fund for SME manufacturers
First 5000 | March 30, 2018Australia’s Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre has announced a new $4 million Early Stage Research Fund to help Australian manufacturers turn their concepts into reality.
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Giving women in business the confidence to succeed
First 5000 | March 29, 2018Queensland’s female business owners will have access to a new online training resource designed to increase the confidence they need to succeed, thanks to a new Advancing Women in Business initiative.
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4 top tips from successful women in family firms
Kim Harland | March 29, 2018Almost three quarters of Australian firms are family affairs, and women are taking an ever greater role in running their affairs. Kim Harland of Insights offers some tips for women to help move their firms ahead.