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Debunking myths about jobs and disabilities
Tom Baxter | March 4, 2015Minister for Employment Eric Abetz recently said that improving job opportunities for people with disabilities was a major priority for the Australian Government. Tom Baxter, CEO of not-for-profit organisation Ostara Australia, challenges all Australian employers to give people with a disability a go.
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Tips for better online payments
Chris Pope | February 24, 2015Mobile shopping is a significant sales channel for businesses. Chris Pope of EpiServer explains that to maximise this opportunity it’s important the customer has a consistent experience but tailored to the device.
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Collette Dinnigan: For the love of fashion and family
NAB - Business View | February 24, 2015Collette Dinnigan took the bold move of restructuring her business in October 2013, after 24 years in business, so she could focus on the purely creative elements of being a designer and devote more time to her young family. One year on, she spoke with First 5000 partner NAB to reflect.
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Tech hunger sees Kronos release workforce management solution
Helen Hull | February 18, 2015Australia businesses are increasingly looking to technology innovations to help improve productivity and drive business growth, according to a recent study.
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Tackling the growth of e-waste in 2015
Carmel Dollisson | February 18, 2015Almost every week there’s the launch of a new desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone, but what about the e-waste this generates? Carmel Dollisson from TechCollect is passionate about educating Australians about the importance of recycling responsibly.
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Have your say: Workplace Relations Framework
Helen Hull | February 10, 2015First 5000 members are invited to have your say in regard to the Workplace Relations Framework. Submissions close Friday 13 March 2015.
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Increasing employee engagement
Adam O’Donnell | February 5, 2015Do you provide an environment that helps your staff perform? Corporate Commando, Adam O’Donnell explains the art of getting people to do what needs to be done, without needing to be told.
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5 ways experiential learning can develop top talent
Wes Sonnenreich | February 3, 2015Do you want the talent in your business to become more resilient, adapt to changes faster and become more innovative? Wes Sonnenreich highlights how introducing experiential learning into training and development can lead to productive, happy employees and great business outcomes.
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Does your business allow people to be themselves?
Chris Goulas | January 28, 2015Creating a comfortable workplace environment is essential to staff retention. Chris Goulas shares his insights in regard to ensuring your employees are satisfied.
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How to motivate employees after the holidays
Joy Adan | January 20, 2015With the year only a few weeks old it’s important that you motivate staff who have returned to work. Joy Adan shares how to jump start your business engine and get staff excited about the year ahead.
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5 steps in managing the operational aspects of a demerger
Bruce Nixon | January 12, 2015There is a growing trend in regard to successful demergers. Bruce Nixon explains the five key steps in managing the operational aspects of breaking up a business.
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New Year’s resolution: put employees first by swapping policies for strategies
Lindsay Brown | January 8, 2015Are you still deciding on your New Year Resolutions for your business? Lindsay Brown believes it’s time to focus on creating a better work-life balance for your employees.
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Top Blogs of 2014
Helen Hull | December 22, 2014I’d like to thank all of our members, contributors, partners and the team for your support in 2014 and look forward to an exciting year ahead.
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7 inconvenient truths of strategy
Paul Hunter | December 17, 2014As the year comes to a close many businesses are reviewing their strategy for 2015. Paul Hunter CEO of the Strategic Management Institute highlights how the strategy process can be flawed.
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Exporting education: the answer to the mining boom hangover?
Nick Stanley | December 10, 2014As we look ahead to 2015 it’s time to evaluate our future opportunities. Nick Stanley believes the key is exporting education.
