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8 tips to help manage sickness in the workplace
First 5000 | June 4, 2020There needs to be change, and more inclusive discussion around the issue of sick leave, according to HMS Medical after research from ANU shows most Australians will only stay home, taking the day off work, if they are really unwell.
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Discovery Parks open for business with risk minimisation
Discovery Parks | June 3, 2020Like all businesses, the Discovery Parks and Top Parks network is running a little differently right now and they have adopted operations to ensure that the health and safety of guests and staff is paramount.
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Overwhelming call for a ‘better normal’: survey
Victor Perton | June 2, 2020People are rejecting corporate and government thinking on the ‘return to normal’ and want to keep the work-life-changes they have made under COVID-19 which lead to a “better normal”.
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The new deal plan for manufacturing – summary and recommendations
Peter Roberts | June 1, 2020The @AuManufacturing new deal plan for manufacturing, crowd sourced from readers and members of the Australian Manufacturing Forum LinkedIn group, is released today after two months work. Here Peter Roberts presents the plan’s executive summary and core recommendations.
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Work used to be a place you go. Now it’s a thing you do.
Jules Hall | May 29, 2020Lockdown has made our business better. We communicate with each other more. The quality of our communication has improved and we get to better outcomes, faster. Yes we’re in more meetings, but we spend less time in meetings. And with no commute, or travelling to meetings, we have more time, says Jules Hall, from The Hallway.
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Urgent inquiry begins into protecting energy consumers from COVID-19 retailer failure
First 5000 | May 29, 2020The Australian Energy Market Commission is considering an urgent request from the Australian Energy Regulator so consumers can have certainty about their power during COVID-19.
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COVID-19 hits world coffee consumption
First 5000 | May 28, 2020Global coffee demand is expected to drop by one million (60 kilogram) bags this year, with consumption impacted by the effects of COVID-19, according to the latest Coffee Outlook report from agribusiness specialist Rabobank.
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Keeping our employees and partners safe during coronavirus: Twitter
Jennifer Christie | May 27, 2020Twitter was one of the first companies to go to a work from home model in the face of COVID-19, but they don’t anticipate being one of the first to return to offices, according to Jennifer Christie, Twitter vice president for people.
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Empowerment, trust and agility pave the way through challenge and change
Wayne Tower | May 26, 2020IQumulate Premium Funding is continuing to deliver its services as effectively as they were pre-COVID by contacting customers using virtual channels, extra check ins with teams and more frequent dialogue as a leadership team to respond to matters as they arise.
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KX Pilates quick to adopt to online classes
Aaron Smith | May 25, 2020All 67 KX Pilates studios have been closed since March 23rd 2020 due to the COVID-19 crisis. We were able to quickly adapt and pivot to online classes, maintaining client engagement and staying front of mind with our loyal audience due to our close partner OneFitStop.
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OneFitStop allows businesses to go digital during COVID-19
Jarron Aizen | May 22, 2020In a normal world, OneFitStop’s SaaS technology enables a fitness business to operate the day-to-day (billing, scheduling, reporting, member apps and more). With the COVID shutdown of fitness facilities the OneFitStop team immediately begun working on new digital delivery tools through our branded customer apps.
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COSBOA offers funds for SMEs to revive and thrive
First 5000 | May 21, 2020SMEs with between 2 and 50 staff that are struggling as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic can apply for much needed funding from Monday 25 May through the Small Business Relief Fund managed by COSBOA.
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Adelaide retailer becomes COVID-19 Facebook success story
First 5000 | May 20, 2020An Adelaide retailer knew he should be using Facebook and Instagram to promote his business, but he never expected the social media platform to work as well as it has for him during COVID-19.
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SME business confidence sees fastest drop in 25 year history
First 5000 | May 19, 2020Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, Australia’s SMEs were feeling stressed by the bushfire devastation and every day cost pressures. Data from the Sensis Business Index which measures SME confidence shows a massive drop in confidence in just two weeks as the reality of Coronavirus hit Australia.
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The need for measured optimism post COVID-19
Lindley Edwards | May 18, 2020As lockdown is easing it is time for us to start to consider how we might prepare ourselves for what comes next. However, before we leap into action Lindley Edwards says it is important to think about the approaches we might want to take as we navigate many uncertainties and make decisions with as much wisdom as possible.
‘Building back better’: a post-COVID outlook and opportunities for our mature-aged workforce first5000.com.au/blog/building-… #covid19 #matureworkers @GlobalAccessAu
We are excited to launch a new have your say topic! How does your business support mature workers? Read more at First 5000 - first5000.com.au/blog/have-your… #matureworkers #olderworkers #babyboomers
Save hundreds of regional companies with smart, swift investor reform first5000.com.au/blog/save-hund… #regionalaustralia #investors #investorreform #covid19
What a day! 60 participants representing 8 countries in our region came together (in 3 Community Hubs and online) yesterday for our Virtual Dialogue on 'digital agriculture across the Pacific'. #PacificConnect #DigitalPacific pic.twitter.com/GNORGnpFu5 Retweeted by First 5000
COVID-19 risks reduction of women in STEM jobs first5000.com.au/blog/covid-19-… @ScienceChiefAu @lisaharveysmith #WomenInSTEM @UNSWScience @UNSW @WomenInSTEMAu
Given the scale of disruption caused by COVID-19, there is a real concern for organisations that their customers’ buying behaviours have been permanently altered, according to Stewart Gibbs from @TeamIntergen #covid19 #sales first5000.com.au/blog/how-organ…
The COVID-19 recovery will be stronger if businesses keep cashflow moving by paying invoices on time. This will result in stronger supplier relationships and a better economic recovery, according to Seth Butch from @KonicaMinoltaAu first5000.com.au/blog/how-accou… #covid19 #cashflow
The Journal of Behavioural Economics and Social Systems explores the potential of Second Track processes to tackle wicked problems first5000.com.au/blog/behaviour… #covid19 #workforcetransformation #mergers #bessjournal @GlobalAccessAu
Along with #JobKeepe #Jobseeker #JobMaker designed to protect employees, small businesses and the most vulnerable in the economy we now have #JobTrainer to shore up the skills side of the labour market. @TimHarcourt first5000.com.au/blog/jobtraine… #COVID19au #covid19 #coronavirus
Inmarsat and Farmbot have entered into an agreement that will enable the agtech startup to deliver its water monitoring software-as-a-service solution to farmers located anywhere in Australia. buff.ly/3fY5ZkI #DigitalPacific #PacificConnect #AgTech pic.twitter.com/MF5cXD5SSI Retweeted by First 5000
JOBKEEPER 2.0: What hasn’t been addressed is what will happen with all of the directions to reduce hours that employers have made under the Jobkeeper legislation. Employment law expert Sean Melbourne explains. first5000.com.au/blog/jobkeeper… #jobkeeper #covid19 @JoshFrydenberg @ScoMo #hr
With just 1 week to go until the Virtual Dialogue on 'Digital Agriculture across the Pacific' Community members & the organising team came together yesterday to put the final touches on what will be an exciting and interactive event. #PacificConnect #DigitalPacific #agribusiness pic.twitter.com/jakZvmd9XK Retweeted by First 5000
A parliamentary inquiry into the impact of COVID-19 on Australia’s defence, trade and international relations will turn its attention to public health at its next public hearing. first5000.com.au/blog/covid-19-… @Aspen_Medical #covid19 #covid19aus
The Allison Baden-Clay Foundation has launched their annual Strive To Be Kind Campaign calling on Australians to spread kindness and participate in Strive To Be Kind Day on Friday the 31st of July. #strivetobekind #strivetobeequal first5000.com.au/blog/foundatio… #kindness
A new report from research agencies The Lab and Nature – “Brand New Australia” – reveals a divided nation in the wake of COVID-19, with dramatic differences in the way Australians think and behave. first5000.com.au/blog/meet-the-… #COVID19au #covid19aus #branding
Make the most of remote work with the hybrid week first5000.com.au/blog/make-the-… @NinaFutureWorks #remotework #workingfromhome #covid19
Government announces JobTrainer skills package for economic recovery, growth first5000.com.au/blog/governmen… #jobtrainer @ScottMorrisonMP #economy
Tourism major industry casualty of Coronavirus shutdowns first5000.com.au/blog/tourism-m… @ABSStats @VTICnews #tourism #covid19
The Australian Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) signalling new opportunities to increase space collaboration between the two nations. first5000.com.au/blog/australia… @AusSpaceAgency @JAXA_en #space
Food SA supports retailers to promote local brands first5000.com.au/blog/food-sa-s… @FoodSouthAus #covid19 #retailers #buylocal