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What happens when employees are fired for complaining at work?
Elizabeth Shi | February 25, 2018When an employee is dismissed after making a complaint, it’s relatively easy for the employer to hide the true reason for dismissal.
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How employers can design workplaces to promote wellness
Libby Sander | February 25, 2018Employers can encourage employees to be more active through office design and reap the benefits of a happier, fitter and more productive workforce.
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New drive for agricultural technology in Western Australia
First 5000 | February 24, 2018Nine West Australian agricultural technology companies have been selected for an innovation accelerator program to develop 21st century approaches to create more regional jobs.
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Does the CPTPP threaten open source software?
First 5000 | February 24, 2018Supporters of open source software, on which many mid-sized Australian firms rely, warn the newly signed Pacific free trade deal may be used to limit access and opportunities in the future.
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60% of Australian firms failed to plan for the Notifiable Data Breach scheme
First 5000 | February 23, 2018New research shows that only 40% of Australia’s businesses prepared for the data breach laws which have now come into force, while just 54% have a cyber risk response plan in place.
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Gilmour Space Technologies partners with NASA
First 5000 | February 23, 2018In another step forward for Australia’s fast developing space sector, Gilmour Space Technologies has agreed a NASA partnership to collaborate on research, technology development and educational initiatives.
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The Workforce behind the Defence Force
First 5000 | February 22, 2018A campaign to encourage more small businesses to take up opportunities in the rapidly expanding Australian defence industry has entered its second phase.
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CSIRO leads industry’s science agenda
Larry Marshall | February 22, 2018The Chief Executive of CSIRO, Australia’s leading science body, underlines that a major goal of Australia’s science effort is to create jobs in new areas of technology.
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2018 leaders in workplace gender equality announced
First 5000 | February 22, 2018A record 120 firms have been recognised for their contribution to gender inclusion in the workplace this year by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency.
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NSW creates its own Productivity Commission
First 5000 | February 21, 2018The NSW treasurer, Dominic Perrottet, has announced the creation of the state’s own Productivity Commission to drive micro-economic reform and reduce costs for both state residents and businesses.
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ACCC sets out 2018 competition targets
First 5000 | February 21, 2018The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will focus on energy, broadband, the digital economy and financial services in 2018, opening opportunities for Australia’s mid-sized firms.
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Social media for business – LinkedIn
Stephen Barnes | February 20, 2018Author and business consultant Stephen Barnes explains why LinkedIn is still the best social media platform for business to business interactions.
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New Australian exhaust device could cut fleet costs
Andrew Spence | February 20, 2018A new device that reduces exhaust emissions while increasing the fuel efficiency of engines will begin commercial production this month in Adelaide, South Australia.
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The clock’s ticking to comply with the Privacy Act
Chris Stand | February 19, 2018Mid-sized firms must step up their security to avoid falling foul of new data breach legislation coming into force on February 22nd.
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South Australian firm joins Future Frigates supply chain
Jim Plouffe | February 18, 2018The supply chain of the SEA 5000 Future Frigate Program has begun to firm up with a South Australian metalworking firm joining Raytheon Anschuetz.