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Three secrets to planning with confidence when you’re uncertain about everything
Rosie Yeo | March 15, 2022We talk about uncertainty being the only certainty during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rosie Yeo shares three keys to long-term planning in uncertainty, and one option you can take right now if you’re really stuck on where to go next.
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Choose Australia first: AFA
First 5000 | March 14, 2022The Australasian Furnishing Association (AFA) has launched an unprecedented campaign to support jobs in the Australian furniture industry, in a bid by the industry to stave off up to 10,000 jobs at risk due to COVID 19.
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Access to capital still a barrier for women-led small businesses
First 5000 | March 11, 2022Access to capital is still a significant barrier to growth for women-led small businesses, according to new research conducted by the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman’s (ASBFEO) office for International Women’s Day held this week.
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Leading women in manufacturing celebrate their experiences
First 5000 | March 10, 2022To mark International Woman’s Day 2022, the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) has highlighted leading female voices who address biases and generalisations when it comes to a career in manufacturing.
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Employees benefit from companies making premises Covid-free: survey
First 5000 | March 9, 2022According to a recent survey of more than 9600 employees, the majority of workers gave their companies high marks for keeping them safe and supporting them during the pandemic.
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Harvard executive education alumni support for female founders in Australia
First 5000 | March 8, 2022As we celebrate International Women’s Day today we look to the work of the Australian Government sponsored Boosting Female Founder (BFF) mentorship program.
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International Women’s Day shines spotlight on super gap
First 5000 | March 7, 2022The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) has urged the Federal Government to use International Women’s Day as an opportunity to close a retirement system anomaly by extending superannuation to paid parental leave.
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Will automation make life better or take my job?
First 5000 | March 4, 2022Automation is a divisive digital technology. Some think it’s a tool that increases efficiency and improves worker well-being. Others say it replaces human jobs leaving many unemployed. Brad Miller, General Manager of BizCover explains.
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How mid-sized organisations are stepping up to responsible business
Rachel Bevans | March 3, 2022Inspired by ‘Net Positive: How Courageous Companies Thrive By Giving More Than They Take’, Rachel Bevans from the Healthy Brand Company spoke to leaders of small and mid-sized organisations across a variety of industries to understand what responsible business means to them.
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ACSC warns Australian businesses to defend themselves against Russian cyber attacks: Here’s how
Ajay Unni | March 2, 2022Following the escalating conflict between Ukraine and Russia, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has warned Australian businesses to urgently adopt an enhanced cyber-security posture to protect themselves against targeted Russian cybercriminal activity.
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Australia needs new positive narrative
Victor Perton | March 1, 2022Australia needs a new positive narrative and a reframing of its thinking for the future of the nation as it moves into 2022 and beyond and prepares for a Federal election, according to Victor Perton from the Centre for Optimism.
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Stamping out workplace bullying through positive leadership
First 5000 | February 28, 2022Ensuring a productive workplace with effective leadership is vital to your business success and according to Michael Plowright, CEO, Working Well Together, stamping out bullying is critical to a safe work environment.
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Positive leadership: Flexibility vs Freedom
Tina Melbourne | February 25, 2022There’s so much talk about flexibility in the workplace but what about freedom? Tina Melbourne explains the workplace freedom policy implemented by external legal, HR and CFO service, Source.
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How our pandemic personas put pressure on leaders
Gary Martin | February 24, 2022Better outcomes will always be achieved if leaders expect rather than ignore the fact that people react in diverse and sometimes difficult ways when faced with fear, uncertainty and threats, Professor Gary Martin chief executive officer with the Australian Institute of Management WA explains.
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Global food market disruption to continue in year ahead: Rabobank
First 5000 | February 23, 2022Food markets are set to be “highly dynamic” in the year ahead, as the ongoing effects of the global pandemic continue to be felt across supply chains and in consumer behaviour, according to a Rabobank report.
Employees are re-evaluating their priorities and changing jobs, even pivoting careers @alizaknox, has drawn on four decades of persevering at her career to share insights on how leaders can encourage and retain employees first5000.com.au/blog/retention… #greatresignation
High levels of unpaid debt are prompting stronger credit controls among Australian businesses as they battle it out for survival in a competitive market, according to the latest edition of the @atradiusAU Payment Practices Barometer - first5000.com.au/blog/australia…
When we are so swamped that we can’t seem to get anything done, we have to stop, and reconnect with our core deliverables, our KPIs and the strategic plan. @DonnaMcGeorge, author and global authority on productivity explains - first5000.com.au/blog/if-theyre… #productivity
Australia’s online shopping industry has grown by 8.9 per cent to over $47 billion dollars in 2022, proving that more consumers are choosing online shopping over bricks and mortar – and our love affair with retail therapy continues to skyrocket - first5000.com.au/blog/australia…
In Mark Rosenberg’s new book Mastering Hard Conversations, the key message is simple: conflict in the workplace is inevitable. Being skilled in dealing with conflict and having uncomfortable conversations has enormous benefits - first5000.com.au/blog/how-to-tu…
When we asked 1,000 middle managers which ingredients contribute towards a healthy team culture, these five were the most popular. If you’re looking for a good entry point, these might just be a great place to start 👇 bit.ly/3vRXoud Retweeted by First 5000
Succession Plus have put together an international succession & exit survey to find out about attitudes towards exit, the level of preparedness of business owners and better understand the key drivers. Have your say today! - first5000.com.au/blog/have-your… @SuccessionPlus @CraigWestCPA
The art of effective sales management is rapidly being lost as a discipline with many modern-day sales managers unable to understand that it’s an action role, not a position said Rob Macpherson - first5000.com.au/blog/modern-da…
The last two years has illuminated the fragile mental health of executives and their teams. Margie Ireland shares how to build a more resilient and healthier mindset - first5000.com.au/blog/how-to-bu… #mentalhealth #resilience
Customer feedback is one of the most important things for your business. It helps improve product development, marketing, operations, and so much more, Milton Collins explains - first5000.com.au/blog/feedback-… #customerfeedback
After the last 2 years you’d be forgiven for thinking that flexibility at work is all about working from home. But flexibility doesn’t stop there. Employment lawyer and author Jo Alilovic explains - first5000.com.au/blog/flexibili… #flexibility #remotework #workingfromhome
Some 70% of Australian respondents to a new study commissioned by @UiPath said incorporating automation—including training on automation—could help their organisation attract new and retain existing talent first5000.com.au/blog/70-of-aus… #automation #GreatResignation
How does your business foster positive leadership to keep you staff employed and engaged? Read how focusing on training can help in this blog. #leadership #training #employeeretention @first5000 buff.ly/3kz9RwA pic.twitter.com/Kyy4dt7dYT Retweeted by First 5000
Successful leaders and organisations know that culture is the unseen advantage of world class teams. But can it be influenced? What role do managers play in building and shaping through the challenges of remote and hybrid teams? @shanemhatton explains first5000.com.au/blog/5-things-…
Consumers are open to sharing information on their psychological profile in order to receive personalised digital customer experiences, according to Lyndall Spooner from strategic research and consulting agency, Fifth Dimension first5000.com.au/blog/consumers…
As organisations up the ante with a strong #purposeandvalues driving #responsiblebusiness objectives, strategies and initiatives to create long term value for all stakeholders, what are you doing? #stakeholderprimacy #brandstrategy #employerbrand twitter.com/First5000/stat… Retweeted by First 5000
Australian businesses can address their waste, increase efficiency and improve their reputation while reducing unnecessary costs with the support of online tool How to Reduce and Recycle Plastics at Work created by @PlanetArk first5000.com.au/blog/planet-ar… #businesswaste
Jeppe Theisen, Corporate Vice President & General Manager, @novonordisk Pharmaceuticals speaks to Rachel Bevans, Managing Director of @healthybrandco to explain how they’re responsible across four key themes - first5000.com.au/blog/how-novo-… #responsiblebusiness
Jim Penman, founder of @JimsGroup is determined to support the mental health of his Franchisors and Franchisees - first5000.com.au/blog/jims-grou… #mentalhealth
Businesses in Australia can make significant gains if they take advantage of the 2022 Federal Budget. Coco Hou CPA, accountant and business advisor, highlights the budget initiatives that offer significant tax savings for businesses. first5000.com.au/blog/businesse… #budget2022 #eofy