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Productivity: creating a government of ‘doers’ not ‘gunnas’
Peter Fritz | June 25, 2013Too much time is spent on discussing, researching and strategising projects and not enough emphasis is placed on implementation. Peter Fritz explains how it’s time to incentivise project completion.
Decide faster, implement faster, monitor better, develop the right incentives to drive the process, that’s what’s needed to ensure Australia is productive.
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The importance of e-mail security for your business
Paul Simms | June 20, 2013
When was the last time you reviewed your email security strategy? Paul Simms explains what you should have in place to ensure your business is protected from hackers.
Sending emails can be extremely dangerous, and there have been many security breaches that have resulted from people communicating in this way. -
Crystal ball gazing – keeping the future front of mind
Suelen McCallum | June 19, 2013
It’s really important to ensure that you have the right processes in place. Suelen McCallum explains how to avoid the pitfalls of doing business.
As often happens, ideas for newsletters and blogs come when you least expect them. I had a meeting with a new client recently, one with a very messy and sad story of deception and fraud. -
Seizure Management Planning
Epilepsy Action Australia | June 11, 2013
Your office has a diverse group of people and it’s important to ensure that you are ready to help in an emergency health situation. For those with Epilepsy it is important to have a seizure management plan in place.
Seizure management planning is just what it sounds like – coming up with a plan to manage seizures in different situations.
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Time Management: Do it once, right!
Shivani Gupta | June 11, 2013
Too much time is spent redoing things after they haven’t been done correctly. Shivani Gupta gives advice on how to ensure your business only does things once.
I was having a coffee at McDonalds before a client meeting in Sydney. I watched two young staff members putting stickers for a new promotion on tables. -
Evolving talent strategy to match the Millennial workforce reality
Les Pickett | June 10, 2013
There are a lot of stereotypes about the work ethic and demands of so-called Millennials, those employees that are under 33 years old. Les Pickett shares the data from a survey that both confirms and dispels common labels.
The earth beneath the feet of the workplace as we know it is shifting. As they have done throughout every stage of their lives Millennials, also known as Generation Y, are impacting the world around them.
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How the midmarket can beat the big guys at customer experience
Scott Middleton | June 6, 2013
As a medium sized business you are more agile and should be able to deliver a better customer service than larger companies. Scott Middleton explains how.
Providing your customers with a great experience across all platforms is something you can’t afford to ignore. The good news is cloud software services can help the mid market deliver a consistent experience, an important aspect of great customer experience, before Australia’s larger organisations are able to.
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Have your say: The Australia Telework Survey
Rachelle Bosua | May 29, 2013First 5000 members are invited to participate in the first trans-Tasman Telework survey designed to obtain a better understanding of telework practice in Australia.
The survey closes: 21 June, 2013. DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 31 JULY.
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Ageism as a barrier to employment
The Hon. Susan Ryan | May 29, 2013Age Discrimination Commissioner, the Hon. Susan Ryan, explored how ageism is the major barrier in continuing a productive working life for Australians passing their 50s, in her speech at the GAP/ACHR Conference on Productive Ageing on Friday 17 May 2013.
Despite general agreement that ageing of itself should be no barrier to employment, numerous impediments to this goal remain.
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To be or not to be… insolvent
Suelen McCallum | May 28, 2013
Do you ever go through stages where your business can’t pay its existing debts. Suelen McCallum discusses insolvent trading and what it could mean to you.
Much gets made of insolvent trading and all the threats and worries that go with it, but how much of an issue is it really, and why is insolvent trading a problem? -
Demystifying crowdsourcing
Cassidy Poon | May 22, 2013
The ability to tap into a large global pool of talent is a crowdsourcing drawcard, but there are risks mid sized businesses must be aware of. Cassidy Poon explains how to navigate this popular new world.
Crowdsourcing is “on fire” in Australia but First 5000 members must use it with caution. -
30 seconds now could save you $30,000 a month
Catherine Fritz-Kalish | May 15, 2013Would you like to save money on a range of services? First 5000 general manager Catherine Fritz-Kalish explains how.
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Wading your way through the 457 Visa propaganda
Michael Cosgrove | May 14, 2013
The 457 Visa system has seen much criticism and debate in recent times. IR specialist Michael Cosgrove highlights some of the mistruths associated with using foreign workers.
“457 Visas undercut wages and conditions” – This is one of most intensive statements in regards to 457 Visa workers, one of which is completely inaccurate and one of the biggest IR lies in recent times. -
Managing an ageing workforce
Peter Fritz | May 9, 2013
Ahead of the Global Access Partners conference on Productive Ageing Peter Fritz asks some important questions in regard to working after the age of 65 and how best to prepare for participation of older workers.
When we talk about productive aging, the usual picture that emerges in one’s mind is someone 65, and, if a woman, 60 and over, the fixed ages of retirement. -
What social media really is
Fergus Neilson | May 7, 2013
Approaches to social media are varied and the way to use it can be a challenge if your business has not utilised previously. Fergus Neilson explores how best to tackle social media for stakeholder engagement.
‘Social media’ is a tool. It is NOT a strategy.