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Ombudsman calls for 30-day payment times to be legislated
First 5000 | April 21, 2020The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Kate Carnell has called for federal legislation requiring small businesses to be paid in 30 days, amid a fresh wave of big businesses using the COVID-19 crisis as an excuse for poor payment times.
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Is Covid-19 fast-tracking the future of work?
Nina Fountain | April 20, 2020There is an opportunity to thrive at this difficult time. Forward thinking leaders will be considering what they can take from this crisis into the future – where are our gems for the next phase?
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Working from home: the end of the office as we know it?
Ben Knight | April 20, 2020Work from home if you can – that has been the message from governments attempting to curb the spread of the coronavirus. And while companies worldwide were forced into standing up their workforce remotely, it may work so well that many will consider making it permanent.
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Rebuild car industry to save lives: SAE-A
First 5000 | April 20, 2020The Society of Automotive Engineers – Australasia (SAE-A) says rebuilding Australia’s car industry would save lives in an emergency such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
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What businesses can do right now to enable remote working
First 5000 | April 17, 2020Organisations need, now more than ever, advice and practical, rapid assistance to help them to maintain business continuity, productivity and connectivity, wherever their teams may be.
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Recruiters lend a hand to support jobless workers
First 5000 | April 17, 2020Jobs for Australia is a Not-For-Profit organisation of volunteers from the Talent Acquisition & Human Resources industry located across Australia that have been affected by COVID-19.
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Is now the time to buy/sell a business? survey
First 5000 | April 17, 2020Is now the time to buy or sell a business? With so many businesses closing their doors during the COVID-19 outbreak, you might think the answer is ‘no’.
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Help regional economies by revamping Investment Visas: Atlas
First 5000 | April 16, 2020Revamping criteria under the 188B Investment Visa Australia could provide regional economies the critical boost they need to thrive beyond COVID-19.
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Employers need to get ready for JobKeeper now
First 5000 | April 16, 2020The new JobKeeper Payment has passed through parliament and the Australian Taxation Office is working to assist businesses to access the scheme, helping them to retain their employees.
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Why good culture is more effective if you keep it simple
Ross Judd | April 16, 2020Because of COVID-19 culture is a hot topic and as a result leaders are trying to improve the employee experience by improving the culture of the organization as they adapt to a new way of working.
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CompTIA launches COVID-19 Resources Forum for tech community
First 5000 | April 15, 2020CompTIA, a trade association for the global information technology (IT) industry, has launched the COVID-19 Resources Forum, an interactive online forum to serve technology companies and professionals as well as government agencies during the ongoing pandemic.
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Professional bodies to give advice regarding access to Super
First 5000 | April 15, 2020It will be easier for Australians to get assistance from professional accountants and financial planners in making decisions about their financial position in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, after a decision handed down by ASIC yesterday.
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Huge hit to business sector from Coronavirus: NAB
First 5000 | April 15, 2020Both business confidence and conditions recorded their largest monthly falls on record in March, according the latest NAB Monthly Business Survey.
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Antarctic expedition leader reveals how you can lead through a crisis
First 5000 | April 14, 2020As we enter times of uncertainty, social distancing and essentially lockdown, how do we lead our teams and families through this crisis?
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VPN is back but don’t forget device hygiene
First 5000 | April 14, 2020With remote working being the only viable solution for the foreseeable future, businesses must understand the risk this brings. Forescout has identified three ways to help businesses secure their remote workforce.