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Vale Gough Whitlam, a great Australian
Peter Roberts | October 22, 2014Gough Whitlam left a unique mark on Australian history. Peter Roberts pays tribute to the 21st Prime Minister of Australia.
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A family dynasty on track
NAB - Business View | October 21, 2014They are one of the biggest names in racing. With the Melbourne Cup just around the corner, First 5000 partner NAB, spoke with James Cummings, grandson of Bart about working for the family business.
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Is flexible work more important than you think?
Nina Sochon | October 21, 2014How are you keeping parents in your workforce? Nina Sochon highlights how employer expectations differ from the realities of when and why people return to work.
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Fostering creativity helps drive business success: report
Michael Stoddart | October 21, 2014Is your business doing enough to foster creativity in the workplace? Adobe’s Michael Stoddart explains how creativity is linked to exceptional revenue growth.
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Sponsoring takes extra step to mentoring junior business talent
Angela Lovegrove | October 16, 2014There are many different approaches which can be taken to nurture rising corporate talent. Telstra’s Angela Lovegrove explains how sponsorship compares to traditional business mentoring.
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Difference between average & elite? Just 1%
Adam O’Donnell | October 7, 2014If you wish to succeed at something it’s important to take a slow approach. Corporate Commando Adam O’Donnell highlights how to excel by looking at smaller milestones along the way that give us some sense of achievement.
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Expanding into Asia offers great reward
Roxane Horton | October 7, 2014Opportunities in Asia are bountiful for First 5000 members. Roxane Horton shares why mid sized businesses are well equipped to expand into the region.
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Importance of adapting to change
Sarah Colley | October 3, 2014Resisting or ignoring change can stunt organisational growth or stop it all together. Sarah Colley highlights how to help foster an adaptable working environment.
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Great technology isn’t noticable
Scott Middleton | October 3, 2014Recognising the problem your software is supposed to solve is at the forefront of successful development. Terem Techonologies’ Scott Middleton explains how truly great technology isn’t noticeable and fits seamlessly into the way we do business.
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What happened to our retirement?
Nicole Orr | September 24, 2014Australians born after 1965 will have to work until they are 70 years old. Nicole Orr says we need a greater understanding of the secondary effects this will have on the individual, the economy and the communities of Australia.
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Successful negotiation in the Workplace
Sandra Wright | September 24, 2014When making decisions in the workplace it is important that staff can provide feedback. Sandy Wright Executive Development Manager for People & Culture COE at AMP and speaker at the 2014 Macquarie University Women, Management and Work Conference, highlights how negotiation can achieve the most effective outcome.
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Office dynamics of an intergenerational workplace
Heidi Holmes | September 24, 2014‘Wisdom Workers’ offer businesses a unique approach and commitment. Heidi Holmes explains the benefits of hiring experienced 45 to 65 year olds.
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UncategorisedWhat does a chair really do?
Alan Castleman | September 24, 2014The role of a chair extends outside the boardroom. Alan Castleman explains the important position.
During the last 20 years as a professional director, I have served on a wide range of boards, with different types of companies, in many industries, and served as chair of about half of them.
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Working the Law: 2014 NAB Women’s Agenda Leadership Awards
NAB - Business View | September 10, 2014Fay Calderone’s unique approach to managing people, clients and budgets has seen her recognised as ‘Emerging Leader in the Private Sector’ at the 2014 NAB Women’s Agenda Leadership Awards. The annual awards celebrate the most inspiring and outstanding female talent in business and the community.
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Cyber security a greater risk for Australian SMEs
Catalin Cosoi | September 10, 2014Maintaining online security risks is a never ending task. Catalin Cosoi, Chief Security Strategist antivirus software provider Bitdefender offers tips to help SMEs maximise their security measures as global security concerns spike.
