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3 in 5 SMEs report digital solutions are hindering, not helping: MYOB
MYOB | June 14, 2022Australia’s small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are collectively investing $2.2bn each year on digital solutions to help improve business operations, however 3 in 5 are finding some of these tools are in fact hindering them, according to new research from business management platform MYOB.
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Small business wage growth hits five-year high, Xero data shows
First 5000 | June 10, 2022Overall, small businesses in Australia saw another month of improved performance with the Xero Small Business Index rising four points in April 2022 to 122 points.
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Over $200k raised for flood affected communities on Facebook fundraisers
First 5000 | June 9, 2022Over $200,000 has been raised from more than 600 fundraisers on Facebook to help flood victims in Australia, according to new data from Meta (formerly Facebook).
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Are you missing out on attracting and keeping good employees?
Gloria Tabi | June 8, 2022When leaders decide to cultivate workplace Inclusion, it ensures their people are treated like people all the time, resulting in enhancement in staff attitudes and pride towards their work, Gloria Tabi from Everyday Inclusion explains.
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6 Simple Ways to Grow Your Home-Based Business
Amelia Atkins | June 7, 2022If we put aside the COVID-19 and its devastating consequences, we can all agree that the contemporary business climate is very friendly to home-based companies. To put it simply, digital technology, access to the global market, and easily available business resources made family-owned businesses compete with larger brands. So, it shouldn’t come off as a […]
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Major rise in Australia’s charity sector revenue and expenses
First 5000 | June 7, 2022The latest Australian Charities Report, released today, illustrates the major contribution they make to the economy and to thousands of communities, according to Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commissioner Dr Gary Johns.
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Three ways to reconnect a hybrid workforce
Rebecca Houghton | June 6, 2022Hybrid working is neither WFH nor WFO, yet so many hybrid work practices and leaders are assuming it is one or the other, and making it difficult for the other half to connect with your choice. Rebecca Houghton of BOLDHR explains.
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6 Different Types of Corporate Gifts for 6 Different Types of Business Partners
Amelia Atkins | June 3, 2022The business world is practically built on the foundations laid by professional relationships. Granted, the success of one company can’t be attributed to a singular factor, but no one can deny that strategic partnerships, personal leverage, and expansive professional networks can make any complex situation much easier. Keeping that in mind, we would like to […]
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Will pressures on workers mean more strikes?
Kate Bettes | June 3, 2022With education, aged care, and health workers joining the ranks of those protesting for better work conditions, is there a renewed interest in unions and industrial action?
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Will work from home really be for long term?
Greg Whateley | June 2, 2022In the 20+ years lead up to the COVID-19 pandemic the proportion of the population working from home had held steady at five per cent, showing the concept, was not exactly embraced – though feasible. Emeritus Professor Greg Whateley explores whether working from home has a future?
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Why should every company invest in its leadership capabilities now?
Zivit Inbar | June 1, 2022Now is the time to upskill our leaders to ensure they have the capabilities to take the company through unforeseen circumstances, Zivit Inbar from DifferenThinking explains.
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Have your say: 2022 workforce skills survey
First 5000 | May 31, 2022The 2022 Workforce Skills Survey from Business NSW is now open. Your feedback is critical to helping Business NSW better understand your staffing and skills requirements. Have your say today!
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“Yeah, nah”: Six things you can’t claim this tax time
First 5000 | May 30, 2022With tax time fast approaching, CPA Australia suggests taking a “yeah, nah” approach to claiming working from home (WFH) expenses in this year’s tax return.
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The three issues driving underperformance your team
Dr Paige Williams | May 27, 2022There’s an epidemic of underperformance in organisations today, and it’s being driven by issues with accountability, according to author, researcher and PhD in Organisational Behaviour, Dr Paige Williams.
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Five reasons why you should set up an instant office instead of a fixed lease
First 5000 | May 26, 2022In the current economic climate, businesses should be weary of being caught up in a long-term lease for an expensive office that’s hard to break, according to Jenny Folley CEO of @WORKSPACES.
The way leaders communicate is critical and communicating with conviction is the cornerstone of trusted leadership, according to @melkettle author of Fully Connected - first5000.com.au/blog/why-leade… #positiveleadership #communication
Two years since the pandemic started, hybrid work has become the norm with two thirds of Australians working sometimes or always from home. Bill Zeng from Poly explains - first5000.com.au/blog/people-ce…
The second meeting of the @GlobalAccessAu Taskforce on Positive Leadership was held on Tuesday, 26 July 2022. Read more at First 5000 - first5000.com.au/blog/gap-taskf…
Positive leadership and innovation are at the fore in the work of Kate Gould, scientist-practitioner and clinical neuropsychologist and member of the @GlobalAccessAu Positive Leadership Taskforce. Register to participate online event - first5000.com.au/blog/relentles… @Centre4Optimism
Australia faces one of the most pressing labour crunch challenges with our workforce today and organisations urgently need to find ways to ease the impact and future-proof their business, according to Luke Kelly Director – Sales Engineering, @UiPath first5000.com.au/blog/building-…
As Australian businesses continue to deal with a tight labour market, supply chain congestion and global uncertainty, it’s never been more important to have a strong workplace culture and the right people in your team, according to @ZenithEnergyASX first5000.com.au/blog/how-inves…
We are excited to announce #SharedIdentity as the theme of our annual #GAPSummit! Hosted online on 23 September, ‘A Vision for Australia 2022’ will bring together members of GAP’s international network to discuss shared identity in the context of global cooperation pic.twitter.com/witwRG3FtX Retweeted by First 5000
In the wake of the uncertainties brought by COVID-19, young Australians are making their financial future a priority, according to super fund @Equipsuper - first5000.com.au/blog/young-aus…
Workplace Inclusion when cultivated right is a sure way to foster positive culture, and team cohesion according, to Gloria Tabi from Everyday Inclusion explains - Read more at First 5000 - first5000.com.au/blog/how-to-fo… #culture #positiveleadership #haveyoursay
Small changes to an office space can go a long way toward improving workflow and boosting morale among employees, according to @MarynMcdonnell - first5000.com.au/blog/mid-sized… #office #productivity
What makes a good leader? In the era of the ‘new normal’, it’s important to be optimistic and great leaders look at positive ways to enhance their businesses. first5000.com.au/blog/have-your… #haveyoursay #optimism #positiveleadership
Before investing in new technologies, it’s essential to consider how the business has changed and what the goals are for the next 12 months, according to Ross Simon, CEO at BidFin - first5000.com.au/blog/top-consi…
Thirty-two superannuation funds have received Rainmaker Information’s ESG Leader Rating, which has been awarded for the first time - first5000.com.au/blog/2022-esg-… @Rainmaker_Info #ESG
Australians in dispute with banks, insurers, super funds, investment firms and financial advisers lodged 72,358 complaints with the @AFCA_org_au in the past 12 months, a rise of 3 per cent on the previous financial year - first5000.com.au/blog/over-7200… #disputes
No longer just an issue for the world’s most recognisable brands; investors, regulators, and consumers are becoming increasingly concerned about the ESG performance of small and mid-sized companies. Aletta Boshoff from at @BDOAustraliaNR explains - first5000.com.au/blog/five-reas… #ESG
A policy environment should be created which encourages industry collaboration in the national interest, according to HamishGamble at the @AITI_Flinders @Flinders first5000.com.au/blog/federal-g… #supplychain #covid19
The GAP team were honoured to join our friends at ICDP for the @Pacific_Connect Brisbane Dialogue! Thank you to the Hub Coordinators and alumni who travelled from around the region to celebrate their involvement in the program and to look toward our future with a #sharedpurpose twitter.com/Pacific_Connec… Retweeted by First 5000
As our population ages and we live and work longer, programs to bring mature workers and other staff together are crucial for #matureworkers, for our organisations, community and our entire economy and society @BLUEFROGFOUNDER explains @SilverandWise first5000.com.au/blog/taking-th…
Rising inflation and the ongoing financial impact caused by COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine continue to cause market volatility and create new challenges for chief financial officers (CFOs) and their teams, according to @SAPConcur - first5000.com.au/blog/top-four-… #CFOs
Most companies see climate change as a major operational risk and support Australia’s transition to net zero. However, while businesses are embracing sustainability, they are struggling to act - first5000.com.au/blog/corporate… @SchneiderElec #responsiblebusiness