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Trust – it’s a risky thing
Rocky Scopelliti | February 15, 2021Trust is the genesis of democracy and our beliefs as they relate to society, culture, politics, economies and now, technologies. Futurist and author Rocky Scopelliti explains.
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Move over WFH, WOD is the next new normal
Gary Martin | February 12, 2021With the exception of the coronavirus pandemic itself, working from home became the biggest headline grabbing news story of 2020, but a new trend is set to emerge this year, according to Professor Gary Martin CEO of AIM WA.
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SME owners jittery about the loss of JobKeeper: Sensis
First 5000 | February 11, 2021Small businesses around the country are increasingly realising what the impact is likely to be on their livelihood when the Federal Government’s JobKeeper stops in just seven weeks, according to a Sensis survey.
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Focus on the task at hand but don’t lose sight of the challenges ahead: CPA
First 5000 | February 10, 2021The government should use the 2021-22 Federal Budget to pursue expansionary fiscal policies focused on short-term economic recovery, longer-term economic transformation and environmental sustainability, according to CPA Australia.
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Seven emerging and future trends for contact centres
Darren Rushworth | February 9, 2021Software solutions company NICE has identified seven emerging and developing trends that will continue to change the way contact centres work in 2021 and beyond, Darren Rushworth explains.
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COVID, business cash flow, legislation changes
Adrian Floate | February 8, 2021Australian small to medium businesses (SMEs) have a cash flow problem and despite government legislation implemented on 1 January 2021, many may not survive if lockdowns and trading restrictions continue.
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Loan scheme a lifeline to small businesses hit by COVID crisis: Ombudsman
First 5000 | February 5, 2021The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomes media reports that Treasury is considering a revenue-contingent business loan scheme, saying it would provide a lifeline to small businesses recovering from the COVID crisis.
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Tracking COVID’s mental health impact via Twitter
First 5000 | February 4, 2021Data scientists have analysed 94 million tweets from the first months of the pandemic to track COVID-19’s effect on mental health in NSW.
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Why all businesses must have a data analytics strategy
First 5000 | February 3, 2021Regardless of the size of the organisation, virtually every problem or business decision can be addressed using data analytics, according to RSM Australia.
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Getting personal on LinkedIn: owning the voice that represents your company
Karen Tisdell | February 2, 2021Finding and owning your voice – the voice that represents your entire company on LinkedIn – can take time and practice. LinkedIn profile writer Karen Tisdell explains.
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HAVE YOUR SAY: How does your business support employees’ mental health?
Helen Hull | February 1, 2021Mental Heath awareness is extremely important for all businesses. Having the right strategies in place can not only save time and money but it can help save lives. We invite you to have your say today.
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Sustainability even more important to SME business success: Aus Post
First 5000 | January 29, 2021Almost half of SMEs across the country consider sustainability to be very important to their future success, with many looking to invest more heavily in this area in 2021, according to research from Australia Post.
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Time to embrace workplace imbalance
Gary Martin | January 28, 2021With the festive season over for another year, if you have already resolved to achieve work-life balance in the new year, you are not alone, according to Professor Gary Martin CEO of AIM WA.
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First 5000’s most read in 2020
Helen Hull | January 27, 2021Looking for a recap of 2020? Check out First 5000’s top blogs in a year that saw record readership and a diverse range of topics including working from home, resilience, mature workers and social media.
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Nearly 1 million young workers closed or drained their super through COVID early release
First 5000 | January 25, 2021Nearly one million young workers under the age of 35 have either closed their super accounts or now have less than $1000 in super as a result of the COVID Early Release Scheme, according to a new analysis by the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST).