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Federal Budget must deliver for sole traders and SMEs, digitisation key to recovery: MYOB
First 5000 | September 15, 2020Federal Budget 2020 is predicted to deliver mixed results for businesses, with half of SMEs confident the Budget will deliver benefits for their business, according to a special Budget Edition of MYOB Business Monitor, in partnership with Nous Group, released today.
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Moving from a lucky country to a smart country: Ten ways for Australian manufacturers to succeed
First 5000 | September 14, 2020The latest industry research report from the Federal Government’s Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) has revealed that even before the COVID-19 pandemic, 65% of Australians regarded manufacturing as important or very important.
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Green light on next phase of Space Discovery Centre
First 5000 | September 11, 2020The Australian Space Discovery Centre is one step closer to launch as construction of the facility and Mission Control Centre officially starts.
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What is the first thing that is thrown out of the window when leaders are stressed?
Zivit Inbar | September 10, 2020The past six months have been tough times for everyone, including for leaders. The emotional load is draining, and the light at the end of the tunnel is still too far ahead. Zivit Inbar explains.
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Ideas for supporting R U OK? Day while physical distancing
R U OK | September 9, 2020Ahead of tomorrow’s R U OK? Day we felt it was important to share ways you can help encourage more life-changing conversations and share the message with your community and workplace while physically distancing.
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Stop looking for a job, create an income: advice for mature job seekers
Hunter Leonard | September 8, 2020With the rapid changes in the structure of the employment market, mature job seekers need to be more agile in their thinking about work according to Hunter Leonard from Silver & Wise.
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How has COVID impacted Australians’ life and career choices?: report
Jonathon Deakins | September 7, 2020A report looking at the decision-making behaviour of Australians has provided insight into how the COVID-19 crisis has affected lifestyle, career, and other choices.
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Report shows how Australians can fight back against cyber criminals.
First 5000 | September 4, 2020A new report has revealed how Australians can fight back against cybercriminals and protecting themselves with the help of the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC).
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ACCI releases third COVID Business Conditions Survey
First 5000 | September 3, 2020Business trading conditions across the country have not improved despite the easing of restrictions in many states, the latest Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) survey of small to medium businesses has found.
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Public organisations that manage complaints well reap rewards: report
First 5000 | September 2, 2020For every dollar that a public organisation spends on effectively handling complaints, the organisation can reap up to a $5 return on investment (ROI), according to research, conducted for SOCAP Australia by the University of Newcastle.
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Support productivity, employment and GDP growth: CPA Budget
First 5000 | September 1, 2020The 2020-21 Federal Budget should aim to fund policies which support productivity, employment and GDP growth without compromising long-term environmental sustainability, according to CPA Australia.
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New frontier for space supply chains
First 5000 | August 31, 2020The first program in the Government’s $150 million Moon to Mars initiative is open. Local businesses now have the opportunity to apply for grants that will strengthen skills, capabilities and capacity.
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eftpos cardholders embrace mobile payments with 400% growth
First 5000 | August 28, 2020Eftpos cardholders have flocked to its mobile pay offerings, as Australians show a greater preference for contactless payments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The headlong flight into self employment: what is waiting for mature age workers in the future?
Hunter Leonard | August 27, 2020We’re going to see a headlong flight into self employment and a huge rise in the number of micro and small businesses in Australia as the workforce continues to age, according to Hunter Leonard of Silver & Wise.
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My best workers are aged 60-80… are tech savvy… & I’m hiring!
Rose Smith | August 26, 2020Older workers make the best workers for three main reasons: work and life experience, loyalty and reliability, according to Rose Smith from Absolute Soul Secrets.
The @AustralianMade Campaign logo has confirmed its international appeal, with new Horizon Consumer Science research finding 97% of overseas consumers have a positive first impression of the iconic green and gold kangaroo. first5000.com.au/blog/the-iconi… #marketing
NSW Gov has joined forces with Innovation District Partners including Australian Catholic University (ACU) to identify businesses which are accelerating the commercialisation of research products to address the disruptions caused by #covid19 first5000.com.au/blog/grants-of… #grants
Rather than retiring, we could take breaks along the way at different stages of our lives, a mini-retirement here and there instead of one mega-break at the end of our careers, suggests Professor Gary Martin @AIMinWA CEO. first5000.com.au/blog/time-for-… #retirement #matureworkers
As businesses emerge from COVID-19 shut downs and seek to reenergise their ventures, one asset above all others stands out as the most valuable resource that doesn’t appear on the balance sheet – quality long standing relationships, says @Perrijoe first5000.com.au/blog/relations… #covid19
Retail is often seen as a place for young people to gain work experience and earn money while at uni, but when it comes to hiring long-term staff, Dave Strutton of @HowardsStorage Adelaide says the most reliable and loyal workers are older. first5000.com.au/blog/why-retai… #matureworkers
Mid sized businesses continue to be our most precious resource and First 5000 celebrates 10 years of supporting the market with thought leadership and ideas. first5000.com.au/blog/first-500… @GlobalAccessAu #midmarket #ThoughtLeadership #innovation
Thousands of Victoria’s struggling businesses have received some good news from the Government, with the Premier permitting some businesses to reopen and the potential for more as infection rates remain low. first5000.com.au/blog/good-news… @VicGovAu @vicchamber #covid19 #coronavirus
Textile, clothing, footwear manufacturers remain committed to local manufacturing and retaining jobs in the industry post COVID-19 - Ethical Clothing Australia survey first5000.com.au/blog/commitmen… #ECAWeek2020 @MartinPakulaMP @CFMEU @NobodyDenim @EthicalClothing #manufacturing #covid19
The Federal Government’s new JobMaker package gives young Australians a real chance of making the transition from welfare into the workplace. But Gary Martin of @AIMinWA explains it comes at the expense of older Australians first5000.com.au/blog/wage-subs… #matureworkers #budget2020
Working from home was an overwhelmingly positive experience for Australian Public Service managers and employees, according to a report written by @UNSWCanberra and @CQUni first5000.com.au/blog/forced-wo… #remotework #workingfromhome #covid19 #flexibleworking #flexiblework
The second biggest contract ever awarded by the Defence Innovation Hub is among nine new contracts worth more than $28 million to have been signed with organisations across Australia. first5000.com.au/blog/innovatio… #innovation #grants
October is Mental Health Month. Six months into COVID-19, 74 per cent of Australians have identified concerns for their mental health and wellbeing. first5000.com.au/blog/survey-sh… #LookAfterYourMentalHealthAustralia #MentalHealthMonth @AUMentalHealth @wesleymission
How to deal with the perception you are overqualified. Gary Martin CEO @AIMinWA first5000.com.au/blog/time-to-c… #matureworkers #olderworkers #covid19 #coronavirus #haveyoursay
The 2020-21 federal budget has been packaged and sold as many things, from one for jobs, to a reset for manufacturing. @PeterTRoberts of the @AuManufacturing, reviews the budget handed down earlier this week first5000.com.au/blog/budget-fa… #budget2020 #manufacturing
Hunter Leonard of @SilverandWise read through budget summaries this morning only find a complete disregard for the mature worker in what has been called a ‘once in a generation budget’. first5000.com.au/blog/a-costly-… @BLUEFROGFOUNDER #matureworkers #olderworkers #budget2020 #budget
The current economic crisis has exposed the decay in Australia’s manufacturing capability and highlighted the need for increased investment in innovation. Jo-Ann Suchard, from @UNSWbusiness explains. first5000.com.au/blog/grant-aus… #innovation #manufacturing
Bendigo has given Australia the ‘model’ to revive regional Australia’s cities and towns and the nation’s manufacturing industry based on optimism, pride, innovation and invention. first5000.com.au/blog/bendigos-… @GreaterBendigo @Centre4Optimism @victorperton #manufacturing #optimism
The Hon. Christopher Pyne, Director of ICDP, gave the Keynote Address at this year's Ideas Exchange. Read a summary of his speech here: buff.ly/30mXZUI #PacificConnect #DigitalPacific pic.twitter.com/ozH7n0FgKg Retweeted by First 5000
HESTA has launched 40:40 Vision, an ambitious investor-led initiative that aims to see women fill at least 40 per cent of executive roles in the ASX200 by 2030. first5000.com.au/blog/hesta-lau… @HESTASuper #womeninbusiness #genderequality #genderbalance
The nation’s peak accounting and bookkeeping bodies have joined forces with @ASBFEO @KateCarnellAus to make a united call for a Small Business Viability Review program to be included in the Federal Budget. first5000.com.au/blog/united-ca… @cosboa @icbaustralia @cpaaustralia