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Time to rise: The positive impact of diversity in the workplace
Aniya Roslan | March 21, 2017Women are kicking goals everywhere but remain underrepresented in leadership roles. What can we do to improve gender equality in the workforce? Aniya Roslan from The 100% Project explains.
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Throw out your feedback sandwich – it’s mouldy
Sue-Ellen Watts | March 15, 2017Most people would have encountered the “feedback sandwich” tool, which involves “sandwiching” some bad feedback with two pieces of positive feedback.
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Is your brand ready to enable business growth in 2017?
Rachel Bevans | March 7, 2017Three of the top 5 growth strategies for 2017 are new products and services, entering new markets and acquisitions, according to thinkBig 2016.
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Victor Perton’s Australian Leadership Project
Victor Perton | March 6, 2017One often comes across cynicism and uncertainty in conversations about Australia’s leadership qualities. Victor Perton is passionate to share the stories of great Australian leadership.
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Why slowing down is vital to business success
Angela Lockwood | February 28, 2017Ever feel like life is moving too fast? Do you wish you had more time to work ‘on’ your business? The great news is you can … you just need to slow down.
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7 ways to grow business leveraging the cloud
Andrew Tucker | February 21, 2017It’s no surprise that more and more businesses are utilising cloud services because of the clear benefits offered, including cost efficiencies, increased agility and mobility, plus simplified IT infrastructure.
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Productive Ageing – an individual’s perspective
Andrea Warr | February 14, 2017Productive Ageing at a societal level is measured by participation in the economy and often referenced as a broad statistic. But what does productive ageing look like for each individual?
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Where to now – predictions for the Sharing Economy in 2017
Roland Tam | February 14, 2017The Sharing Economy, now valued at close to $1b in NSW alone is one of the hottest sectors globally. At a time of skyrocketing valuations and mushrooming verticals, we have outlined some of the trends that we foresee taking place in the sector over the next 12 months.
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How to prevent 2017 from turning into Groundhog Day
Simon Bedard | February 7, 2017Now that Australia Day is behind us and the kids have gone back to school, this is one of the first serious weeks back at work for lots of people. While holidays can be refreshing, I wonder how many of you are feeling like this is just more of the same old thing.
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To grow your business in 2017, build your brand before communicating
Rachel Bevans | February 6, 2017Marketing and advertising are the most popular ways that companies plan to grow their business in 2017, according to thinkBig 2016.
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New Year, New Look
Helen Hull | January 24, 2017The beginning of a new year gives us an opportunity like no other to take a look ahead and set goals and aspirations. First 5000 approaches 2017 with great gusto. Interest in our community is at an all time high and our new look website is receiving wide acclaim from you, our readers.
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Top 10 blogs of 2016 on First 5000
Helen Hull | December 21, 2016As another year draws to a close, it is time to reflect on the year that was and the most read blogs of 2016. I’d also like to thank all of our readers, contributors, partners and the team at Global Access Partners for your support in 2016.
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Why businesses need to place innovation higher on the agenda in 2017
Michelle Blum | December 20, 2016As we move into the New Year, the Australian business community will continue to face significant challenges. In an environment of digital disruption and increased competition, businesses need to prioritise innovation and collaboration as key drivers of business growth.
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Rethink your business priorities for the new year
Simon Bedard | December 15, 2016During the festive season business leaders are often thinking about what their key initiatives or objectives should be for the following year.
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Successfully achieve your goals for 2017
Rachel Setti | December 14, 2016Whether returning to work from a faraway exotic adventure, or a DIY filled summer break, many of us will experience an internal dialogue about our hopes, goals and aspirations for the New Year.