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- Business
Attaché acquired by UK’s Access Group

First 5000 | November 13, 2019

Financial Management and Payroll software supplierAttaché has been acquired The Access Group, a UK-based provider of software to growing mid-market businesses.
- Digital transformation
The importance of innovation in digital transition

David Banger | November 13, 2019

Organisational digital transformations generally fail, a McKinsey survey in 2018 found that 16 per cent of respondents had improved performance, a further 7 per cent said that performance improved; however, this was not sustained.
- Workplace Environment
Merck signals future direction with unveiling of new Sydney office

First 5000 | November 13, 2019

Merck, a leading science and technology company, has unveiled its new Sydney office which brings together – for the first time in one location – more than 120 Sydney employees from the company’s Healthcare and Life Science divisions.
- Business
- Human resources
How to create an inclusive work environment that avoids workplace bullying

Hayley Furer | November 12, 2019

Creating an inclusive workplace without bullying or discrimination not only means you stay on the right side of the law, but it leads to increased productivity and engaged employees. There are some simple steps to follow to create a more harmonious workplace and ensure that you are compliant.
- Women in Business
Women from traditionally male dominated industries converge on Devonport

First 5000 | November 12, 2019

More than 150 working women have converged on Devonport for the bi-annual Women in Male Dominated Occupations and Industries conference, which aims to encourage recruitment, retention, and improved conditions for women.
- Sustainability
‘Missed opportunity’: Australia to fall short of Sustainable Development Goals by 2030

First 5000 | November 12, 2019

Rapid progress for Australia on the UN’s Sustainable Development goals is possible and could deliver a fairer, greener, more prosperous nation in 2030 – if managed properly – new UNSW research has found.
- Retail
Adelaide retailer’s secrets to success

First 5000 | November 11, 2019

A former farmer with no previous retail experience has become one of South Australia’s most successful franchisees – recording top sales and receiving industry recognition.
- Education and Training
Will Australia support a shift to lifelong learning?

Caitlin Ruddock | November 11, 2019

Dr Caitlin Ruddock reflects on the discussions at the recent GAP Summit on Lifelong Learning and the challenges Australian educationalists and policy makers face in closing our gaps in skills and knowledge.
- Women in Business
Starting a business as a woman: the challenges you will have to face

Carolin Petterson | November 11, 2019

Starting a business is a dream most people have at some point in their lives. However, very few people actually take the necessary steps to make that dream into a reality.
- Climate change
Driving value through sustainability

Rebecca Davis-Jinks | November 8, 2019

In Australia, businesses of all types are coming to terms with the role they play in curbing climate change, and how they can meet the expectations of an increasingly socially conscious consumer base.
- Agriculture
VFF survey highlights industry’s labour struggles

First 5000 | November 8, 2019

AUSVEG has called on the federal government to continue to work with industry to find a solution to its complex labour issue following the release of the Victorian Farmers Federation’s (VFF) Horticulture Labour Case Study that confirms the industry’s labour challenges.
- Workplace Relations
1000 jobs for Christmas

Jobfind | November 8, 2019

Can you imagine how different Christmas would be if you didn’t have a job? Better still, can you imagine how special Christmas could be if you started work and had some extra money to buy your children a special little gift?
- Leadership
Take a multidimensional approach for corporate change success

Mat Donald | November 7, 2019

Despite organisational change research existing for well over 70 years, little is known about how multiple change factors may interlink or co-exist, so change managers have been left to experimenting and building experience over time.
- Business
Relief welcome, but reactionary policy no longer enough: FCA

First 5000 | November 7, 2019

The Federal Government’s latest drought package must be matched with meaningful action to address climate change if rural Australia is to thrive into the future, said Farmers for Climate Action today.
- Cyber security
ACSC urges vigilance over cyber security threats

First 5000 | November 7, 2019

The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), with its state and territory partners, is continuing to respond to the widespread malware campaign known as Emotet while responding to reports that hackers are exploiting the BlueKeep vulnerability to mine cryptocurrency.