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Is your business a beacon of positivity? Is your leadership positive?
Victor Perton | December 2, 2021Leaders who can unlock the optimism in the team to power sales, innovation, sound strategy and resilience are the way of the future, according to Victor Perton.
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7 Coolest Gadgets to Look Out for in 2022
Amelia Atkins | December 1, 2021Not that long ago gadgets were something we could only see in the movies about James Bond or Star Trek. Boy, how the Millennials must be happy these last couple of years. Seriously, all those Sci-Fi things we were dreaming of as kids are now available at more than affordable prices. Every new year brings […]
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‘Don’t bury your head in the sand’ if you are in trouble: CA ANZ
First 5000 | November 30, 2021Chartered Accountants ANZ (CA ANZ) is urging businesses that are facing (or soon may be in) financial distress, to proactively engage with their Chartered Accountant and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) now, in order to maximise their chances of recovery.
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Top 7 Scheduling Tips for Managers
Carolin Petterson | November 29, 2021Scheduling shifts can be areal pain sometimes. There are a few things to consider when planning your shifts in advance, like your business needs, your employees’ preferences, and skills, and also you need a back-up plan in case of emergency. Continue reading for more information. Know your business’s needs There are various things that have […]
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The Construction Industry: Advice for Improving Operational Efficiency
Carolin Petterson | November 29, 2021Operational efficiency represents a business’s ability to deliver its services or products in a timely and cost-effective manner, all while maintaining high standards of quality. Although a challenging task, this is often achieved across industries by developing detailed plans, managing projects more effectively, minimizing resource wastage, and similar strategies. But when it comes to construction, […]
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Future-proofing workplaces, cities from COVID-19 requires fundamental cultural change
First 5000 | November 29, 2021Managing an ‘open Australia’ will require a re-evaluation of the way we design our cities and workplaces according to an expert panel convened by the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) and sponsored by GSK Australia.
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Hiring and workforce trends after COVID
Derek Lotts | November 26, 2021From new restrictions and health measures to a power shift in global economics, the last two years have impacted the workforce and the hiring industry in quite drastic ways. Derek Lotts explains.
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Australians need to know about workplace adjustments
First 5000 | November 25, 2021Australian employers are missing out on a significant opportunity to broaden their workforce and future-proof their workplaces, with new research by JobAccess, the national hub for disability employment information.
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Online purchases prove popular in pandemic
First 5000 | November 24, 2021Australians spent big online during the pandemic, but it was physical retailer websites that outperformed online-only websites, a new report by Monash University researchers has found.
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Further steps taken to reopen Australia, support economic recovery
First 5000 | November 23, 2021Australia continues to take further steps to safely reopen to the world, with additional changes to international border arrangements coming into effect on 1 December, according to a statement from Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
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SMEs secure record number of commonwealth contracts
First 5000 | November 22, 2021Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are supplying a record share of goods and services to the Australian Government, with the latest procurement statistics showing a $5.4 billion increase in the value of Commonwealth contracts going to SMEs.
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How to ensure your organisation flourishes in uncertain times
Lynda Folan | November 19, 2021If organisations are going to flourish in this new and uncertain world, leaders, teams and the whole organisation must develop the capacity to evolve and bounce back to stay ahead of the change curve. Organisational Psychologist and author Lynda Folan explains.
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Ethics Index 2021 released: After a tumultuous, locked down year, nation’s ethical score tumbles
First 5000 | November 18, 2021After record highs last year, our perception of Australia as an ethical society has fallen in 2021 with drops recorded across most industries, occupations and sectors, according to a new report by Governance Institute of Australia.
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Eight free weeks: Time stolen from employees skyrockets during COVID
First 5000 | November 17, 2021The number of hours stolen from Australians by employers has skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the average employee now providing eight full-time weeks of free work per year, according to a report from the Australia Institute’s Centre for Future Work.
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We’re all in the same aging rowboat
Hunter Leonard | November 16, 2021In his latest book, Maturity Blues, Hunter Leonard of Silver and Wise, aims to help governments, organisations and individuals embrace a more mature world at work.