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Have your say: Moon to Mars program design
First 5000 | February 11, 2020The Australian Space Agency has launched consultations across the country to seek feedback and input on the design of the $150 million Moon to Mars initiative and grant opportunities.
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How to supercharge customer loyalty with infographics
Lillian Connors | February 11, 2020Not only do infographics provide additional depth and meaning to the text, but they can also be a powerful tool when it comes to building customer loyalty.
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Podcast: Bobby Mahlab talks Mentor Walks and women in media
Darren Woolley | February 10, 2020Managing Marketing Podcast host Darren Woolley and Bobbi Mahlab founder and managing director of Mahlab discuss how the Mentor Walks program started, some of the main issues for women working in media and the evolving nature of business.
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Employer training key to competitiveness
Brad Howarth | February 10, 2020Employers are realising that upskilling their existing employees is a better bet for long term survival in fast-changing markets than relying on the government or hoping the market will magically produce suitably trained personnel.
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Independence issues for internal auditors
First 5000 | February 10, 2020Internal auditors don’t just examine an organisation’s financials; they review all aspects of its operations to identify ways to help the organisation improve its performance.
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We need another education conversation
Jan Owen | February 7, 2020The results of the OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) are in—and they are alarming for Australia.
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Economic and social participation depend on digital inclusion
David Jonas | February 7, 2020Digital inclusion is a key challenge in social justice, as the opportunity and ability to use technology allows disadvantaged people to improve their education and skills, enhancing their quality of life and economic wellbeing.
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GAP Summit calls for better career education in schools
Catherine Fritz-Kalish | February 6, 2020As discussions about the future of jobs and lifelong learning intensify around the world, young people are increasingly looking for meaningful career advice to help them navigate the ever more complex world of work. The latest report from Global Access Partners offers some new perspectives.
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The future is bright for business and brands: optimism drives long-term value
Rachel Bevans | February 6, 2020With communities, the environment and the economy all negatively impacted by recent events, the outlook to the start of 2020 in Australia has not been the positive start to the decade we’d all hoped.
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Challenging conditions demand fiscal stimulus measures: CPA Australia
First 5000 | February 6, 2020CPA Australia’s 2020-21 federal budget submission proposes the government implement a suite of both short and longer-term fiscal measures that will help to stimulate the economy.
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How to overhaul bad customer service habits
First 5000 | February 6, 2020Delivering good service – internally and externally – is about building long-lasting relationships which have a greater long-term impact. But when cracks start to show, how do you transform an organisation’s service culture?
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How to build and maintain optimism at work
Dana Lightbody | February 5, 2020When everything is going great in business, optimism is easy. You’re pumped, you’re achieving something, you’re doing it on your own terms, and you are your own boss.
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The final frontier for Australia’s exports
First 5000 | February 5, 2020The House of Representatives Trade and Investment Growth Committee will boldly go where no committee has gone before this week, with a hearing on Friday looking to the emerging space sector and potential impact of future export and investment opportunities.
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Consumers don’t feel recognised when interacting with businesses digitally: report
First 5000 | February 5, 2020Research from global information services company Experian shows that identity and re-recognition are the keys to positive customer engagement
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