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New AI centre to partner with Australian business
First 5000 | September 16, 2021A new centre will empower Australian industry to embrace the rapid advances in Artificial Intelligence research and innovation.
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Crisis and Opportunity. What will your ‘New Normal’ look like?
Bronwyn Reid | September 15, 2021The COVID 19 pandemic has crushed so many businesses, and unfortunately, destroyed so many lives. But there will be a New Normal. Every crisis ushers in new way of operating, and this global pandemic is no exception, author, business mentor and educator Bronwyn Reid explains.
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How businesses can meet delivery challenges head on ahead of peak shopping, shipping season
First 5000 | September 14, 2021Ongoing economic uncertainty, a surge in online shopping, and supply chain issues due to international and local shipping delays have created the perfect storm for businesses and consumers alike ahead of the annual peak shopping and shipping season.
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Keeping promise to reopen key to boosting vaccination rate: MBA
First 5000 | September 13, 2021Lack of trust that Premiers and Chief Ministers will honour the national plan to reopen is holding back the rate of vaccination according to new research commissioned by Master Builders Australia.
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Australia’s perception of local manufacturing on the rise
First 5000 | September 10, 2021The Federal Government’s Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) has released its latest body of research which reveals the general public’s perception of Australian manufacturing and its understanding of this critical industry.
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Have your say: How is your business supporting staff on R U OK Day?
First 5000 | September 9, 2021Businesses across the country are asking workers R U OK? Some are giving their workers the afternoon off, others are providing motivational talks.
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What if they’re not OK on ‘R U OK Day’?
First 5000 | September 8, 2021Australians who are going to be asking friends, family members and colleagues ‘Are you OK?’ on R U OK Day tomorrow, Thursday 9 September should be prepared for the answer: ‘No’.
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The 6 considerations to make hybrid work, work
Collin D Ellis | September 7, 2021Post-pandemic, one thing is certain, the barriers to an environment where employees can mix home and office working, have now been removed and most organisations need to consider implementing a hybrid work approach, culture change expert, Collin D Ellis explains.
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Venture capital helps large corporations’ love-hate relationship with startups
First 5000 | September 6, 2021Big companies concerned about not being agile enough are moving closer to venture capital and finding partnerships with early-stage startups to help them solve corporate problems.
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Equal Pay Day recognised this week
First 5000 | September 3, 2021Australian women in 2021 have had to work about two months more, on average, to earn the same as men did last financial year.
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Finding your stakeholders’ tolerance level
Zivit Inbar | September 2, 2021Understanding the different and conflicting stakeholders’ views, priorities and tolerance levels is key to driving positive results for the long term and developing trust. Zivit Inbar looks at how to identify the fine line between the conflicting needs and priorities of the different stakeholders.
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HAVE YOUR SAY: What does the ‘new normal’ look like for your business?
First 5000 | September 1, 2021What does the ‘new normal’ look like for your business? We invite you to have your say about what changes you have made to your business as a result of COVID-19 and what you think the broader future is for Australian companies.
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Australia Post commits to ongoing carriage of perishable goods
First 5000 | August 31, 2021Australia Post has announced its long-term commitment to shipping perishable goods across Australia, as it continues to support SMEs who are experiencing a boom in demand.
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Australian firms ‘beacon of innovation’: report
First 5000 | August 30, 2021Australian law firms saw demand and profitability grow in fiscal year (FY) 2021 as they successfully navigated the turbulence of the past year, according to a report from Thomson Reuters Institute.
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Owner of 12 businesses shares tips on innovative ways to mentor staff
Nick Bell | August 27, 2021Training and upskilling staff has always been important to an organisation’s growth and an individual’s career progression, but more so now as businesses fight to remain open, bottom lines are suffering, more skills are needed, and top talent is at a shortage, Nick Bell explains.