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We need another education conversation
Jan Owen | February 7, 2020The results of the OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) are in—and they are alarming for Australia.
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Economic and social participation depend on digital inclusion
David Jonas | February 7, 2020Digital inclusion is a key challenge in social justice, as the opportunity and ability to use technology allows disadvantaged people to improve their education and skills, enhancing their quality of life and economic wellbeing.
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GAP Summit calls for better career education in schools
Catherine Fritz-Kalish | February 6, 2020As discussions about the future of jobs and lifelong learning intensify around the world, young people are increasingly looking for meaningful career advice to help them navigate the ever more complex world of work. The latest report from Global Access Partners offers some new perspectives.
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The future is bright for business and brands: optimism drives long-term value
Rachel Bevans | February 6, 2020With communities, the environment and the economy all negatively impacted by recent events, the outlook to the start of 2020 in Australia has not been the positive start to the decade we’d all hoped.
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Challenging conditions demand fiscal stimulus measures: CPA Australia
First 5000 | February 6, 2020CPA Australia’s 2020-21 federal budget submission proposes the government implement a suite of both short and longer-term fiscal measures that will help to stimulate the economy.
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How to overhaul bad customer service habits
First 5000 | February 6, 2020Delivering good service – internally and externally – is about building long-lasting relationships which have a greater long-term impact. But when cracks start to show, how do you transform an organisation’s service culture?
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How to build and maintain optimism at work
Dana Lightbody | February 5, 2020When everything is going great in business, optimism is easy. You’re pumped, you’re achieving something, you’re doing it on your own terms, and you are your own boss.
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The final frontier for Australia’s exports
First 5000 | February 5, 2020The House of Representatives Trade and Investment Growth Committee will boldly go where no committee has gone before this week, with a hearing on Friday looking to the emerging space sector and potential impact of future export and investment opportunities.
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Consumers don’t feel recognised when interacting with businesses digitally: report
First 5000 | February 5, 2020Research from global information services company Experian shows that identity and re-recognition are the keys to positive customer engagement
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Gartner predicts 69% of routine work will be fully automated by 2024
First 5000 | February 4, 2020Artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies such as virtual personal assistants and chatbots are rapidly making headway into the workplace. By 2024, Gartner, Inc. predicts that these technologies will replace almost 69% of the manager’s workload.
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Insights into Gen Z shopping habits revealed
First 5000 | February 4, 2020Post-Millennials, Gen Z, Next Gen… they are the generation that saw the birth of online retail, and their shoppings habits, preferences and expectations will shape the future direction of the digital and retail space.
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What’s Nexit for Brexit?
Tim Harcourt | February 4, 2020Economist Tim Harcourt interviewed Australian exporters and diplomats to obtain their views on trade and the economy following Brexit.
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Japanese defence market seeks international collaborators
Austrade | February 3, 2020The Japanese Government is spending just under A$370 billion on defence up until early 2024. With the industry gradually opening to collaborations with overseas partners, this presents many opportunities for Australian businesses.
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Employers recognised for role in bushfire response
First 5000 | February 3, 2020The Australian Defence Force (ADF) formally recognised the role played by the nation’s employers in supporting the call out of Reservists for Operation Bushfire Assist at events in New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria.
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Contribute to the May issue of GAPs’ journal on complex problem solving
First 5000 | February 3, 2020Global Access Partners is seeking submissions for the second issue of its Journal of Behavioural Economics and Social Systems (BESS). Submissions close Friday, 28 February.
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A new parliamentary inquiry will review how Australia can better engage with our Pacific neighbours to enhance opportunities for women and girls. Submissions are due by 18 May; first5000.com.au/blog/inquiry-t… Retweeted by First 5000
In one of our most successful Pacific Dialogues to date, Australian and Pacific delegates were inspired by the power of storytelling to develop ideas around social entrepreneurship. The Dialogue was co-facilitated by Catherine Fritz-Kalish, Director of ICDP and Co-Founder of GAP. pic.twitter.com/wOYEmzArLq Retweeted by First 5000
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Leak at chemical plant costs company $242,000 after EPA action first5000.com.au/blog/leak-at-c… @NSW_EPA
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The positive effect brought in by the start of a new year and decade seems to have inspired leaders to set clear visions and goals for the year ahead as well as finesse their five-year plans. first5000.com.au/blog/2020-visi… #optimism @better_leaders
Australia’s free trade deal with Peru kicks-off first5000.com.au/blog/australia… @Birmo #peru #freetrade