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Calling in mental health sickies without telling porkies
David Westgate | April 20, 2021The biggest stumbling block to dealing with mental health in the workplace, is that no one knows how to talk about it, David Westgate explains.
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Space Inquiry to hear from Australia’s First Astronaut
First 5000 | April 19, 2021Dr Paul Scully-Power, Australia’s first astronaut, will appear before the House Standing Committee on Industry, Innovation, Science and Resources for its Inquiry into Developing Australia’s Space Industry.
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In-box zero status remains elusive to many
Gary Martin | April 16, 2021Every day we desperately try to clear emails to achieve that much sought-after but elusive inbox zero status. Professor Gary Martin, looks at overflowing inboxes.
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3 steps to reclaim your reputation on LinkedIn
Karen Tisdell | April 15, 2021Your reputation is shaped by how others think of you, and often, these perceptions fail to do your talent justice. This is especially true if you work with partners and peers in another city, state, or country, LinkedIn profile writing expert Karen Tisdell explains.
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Business conditions reach record high
First 5000 | April 14, 2021Business conditions rose to a record high in March, driven by strong increases in all sub- components – which are all now also all at record highs, according to the March NAB Group Economics Monthly Business Survey.
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Reflections on the end of JobKeeper
Peter Strong | April 13, 2021JobKeeper ended on Sunday 28 March and, as with most things, this is good and bad, COSBOA CEO Peter Strong explains.
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Businesses buoyed by Govt stimulus to face cashflow pressures
First 5000 | April 12, 2021Corporate and personal insolvencies have declined to record low levels following the implementation of COVID-induced temporary protections, according to the 2021 AICM Risk Report.
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It might be time to shift your online job search offline
Gary Martin | April 9, 2021It may surprise you to learn that most job vacancies do not make it on to online job boards, company websites, newspapers or – for that matter – anywhere else in public view. Professor Gary Martin explains.
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Achieving business success through an agile workforce
First 5000 | April 8, 2021Ensuring business continuity when employees can’t go to the office requires a flexible, agile approach, according to software company NICE.
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Inclusion is the wave of the future for workplace culture
Maria Velasco | April 7, 2021It’s well-established that inclusive companies function better and are more successful in terms of business outcomes, but, perhaps even more importantly, positive workplace cultures are associated with employee satisfaction, retention, and well-being Maria Velasco explains.
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Australian Space Discovery Centre launches
First 5000 | April 6, 2021The Australian Space Discovery Centre was officially unveiled by Prime Minister Scott Morrison last week (31 March). It aims to inspire the Australian community and the next generation of the space workforce through stories of opportunity, curiosity and technology.
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Breaking the skills shortage barrier for Australian businesses
First 5000 | April 1, 2021Skill shortages are becoming a significant barrier, particularly for the businesses attempting to make a recovery out of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Joint Standing Committee on Migration has released an Interim Report for the Inquiry into Australia’s Skilled Migration.
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R.E.S.E.T your thinking
Alexandra Egan | March 31, 2021Values determine how we act. What we think. Who we turn up as. The decisions we make. The attitude we bring. We are always guided by our values both in our personal and professional life. Alexandra Egan explains.
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Time for a disclosure about email disclaimers
Gary Martin | March 30, 2021Disclaimers that appear at the end of emails have become an inescapable accompaniment to almost all business communications. But just as they seem to be proliferating and growing in length, Professor Gary Martin is questioning whether these wordy wonders serve any real purpose.
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Two-thirds of SMEs plan to restructure in 2021: survey
First 5000 | March 29, 2021A national survey of 1253 small businesses has found signs of improved SME confidence, although many businesses remain uncertain about their road to recovery.