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Ombudsman welcomes support for small businesses in lockdown
First 5000 | July 15, 2021The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the additional support to small businesses impacted by protracted lockdowns, announced by the Australian Government.
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Why cost cutting is not the answer for businesses looking to come back stronger
First 5000 | July 14, 2021It’s easy to understand why so many companies default to cost-cutting as a way to cope with disrupted revenue streams and lower cash flow due to the pandemic but it’s not the answer according to Konica Minolta.
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Discussing regional resilience at the inaugural GAP Summit on Pacific and Small Island Nations
Benjamin Blackshaw | July 13, 2021Over 120 delegates from 16 countries came together online to discuss Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) issues at the inaugural Summit for the Pacific and Small Island Nations, hosted by Global Access Partners.
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How investing in professional development can grow your business
First 5000 | July 12, 2021The importance of investing in professional development when running a business should not be underestimated, according to one of Australia’s leading retailers.
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Businesses around Australia celebrate NAIDOC Week
First 5000 | July 9, 2021Businesses across Australia have celebrated NAIDOC Week with ceremonies, discussions and events to recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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COVID vaccine and workplace incentives
Sean Melbourne | July 8, 2021Can employers offer incentives to their employees to get vaccinated? Sean Melbourne, Director and Head of Employment Law at Source looks at an issue that has sparked debate.
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Expectations of another ‘big year’ fuelling confidence in Australia’s farm sector
First 5000 | July 7, 2021The prospect of another big production year is underpinning continued strong confidence within Australia’s farm sector, according to the latest quarterly Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey.
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Are our leaders up to the challenge?
Zivit Inbar | July 6, 2021Leaders need to pick up the game, look for our society’s long-term health, and work together on this adaptive challenge. They need to embrace a different framework for problem-solving. Zivit Inbar from DifferenThinking explains.
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Tapping into Australia’s ageing workforce
First 5000 | July 5, 2021The share of the workforce aged 55+ has more than doubled from 9 per cent in 1991, to 19 per cent in 2021, led by women re-entering work in mid-life and delaying retirement.
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Young, low-income workers are the big winners in super boost
First 5000 | July 2, 2021More than 6.7 million Australians will benefit from a boost to their nest egg with the superannuation rate increasing to 10 per cent, with young workers and low to middle-income earners the big winners.
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Growing the next generation of Australia’s cyber security experts
First 5000 | July 1, 2021The Federal Government has announced it is investing more than $8 millions in innovative projects designed to improve the skills and availability of cyber security professionals.
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How values driven leadership brands soar in market
Sue Parker | June 30, 2021Circa 80 per cent of consumers and employees trust organisations whose leadership have an active and engaging social media presence, Sue Parker founder and owner of DARE Group Australia explains.
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6 Easy Tips for a Productive and Cozy Home Office
Amelia Atkins | June 30, 2021The past year and a half were hectic with many of us being forced to create a makeshift home office to work out of. No matter if you like this remote work arrangement or not, the reality is that many working people are considering creating more permanent and stylish home office solutions. If you’re one […]
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Saber joins new network awarded Australian space payload qualification grant
First 5000 | June 29, 2021Australian space innovators and entrepreneurs will gain more infrastructure to ensure space access, mission viability and success with the establishment of a network of space payload qualification facilities.
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Significant grab bag of stimulus in NSW budget
First 5000 | June 28, 2021The New South Wales Government has delivered an expansionary budget which increases the fiscal deficit for the coming financial year, according to professional accounting body, CPA Australia.