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The three-legged stool and the delinquent elephants
Joe Perri | August 3, 2020One of the greatest tragedies in business today is the absence of balance in business leadership and management teams. Especially the absence of mature age executives. Joe Perri explains.
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‘Building back better’: a post-COVID outlook and opportunities for our mature-aged workforce
Catherine Fritz-Kalish | August 3, 2020Global Access Partners’ second Virtual Business Roundtable in association with the NSW Department of Communities and Justice and the GAP Standing Committee on Productive Ageing, discussed changes in work practices and opportunities for mature-aged workers in the post-COVID economy.
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Save hundreds of regional companies with smart, swift investor reform
First 5000 | July 31, 2020Tens of millions of dollars could be deployed to regional economies to help save hundreds of economy-growing startups and emerging companies from collapsing as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.
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COVID-19 risks reduction of women in STEM jobs
Alan Finkel | July 30, 2020The events of 2020 are reshaping the way we live, work, teach and learn. And while we have all been affected differently, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women has been particularly significant. Australia’s Chief Scientist Alan Finkel and Lisa Harvey-Smith, Professor and Australian Government’s Women in STEM Ambassador, UNSW, explain.
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How organisations can get their customers back
First 5000 | July 29, 2020Given 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 Intergen.
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How accounts payable automation could help provide a road to COVID-19 recovery for businesses
First 5000 | July 28, 2020The 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 Konica Minolta’s Seth Butcher.
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Behavioural economics in uncertain times
Peter Fritz | July 27, 2020The new edition of the Journal of Behavioural Economics and Social Systems explores the potential of Second Track processes to tackle wicked problems by focusing on several specific examples, from mergers and acquisitions, responses to the pandemic and university-industry collaborations to Pacific development, disruptive technologies and workforce transformation.
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JobTrainer: skills for the future and keeping the lights on
Tim Harcourt | July 24, 2020Along with the JobKeeper, Jobseeker and JobMaker programs designed to protect employees, small businesses and the most vulnerable in the economy during this time of public health crisis, we now have JobTrainer to shore up the skills side of the labour market. Tim Harcourt explains.
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JOBKEEPER 2.0: Questions remain
Sean Melbourne | July 23, 2020JOBKEEPER 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.
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COVID-19 inquiry to examine health services and supplies
First 5000 | July 22, 2020A 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.
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Foundation calls for Australians to ‘strive to be kind’ and ‘strive to be equal’
First 5000 | July 21, 2020The 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.
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Meet The “Brand New Australia”
First 5000 | July 20, 2020A 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.
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Make the most of remote work with the hybrid week
Nina Fountain | July 17, 2020Business leaders around the world are adapting to a new normal COVID-19 world. Team members have grown more accustomed to choosing how, where, and when they work best – and in many cases, they have been more productive. Leaders are starting to consider shifting towards a more flexible week.
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Government announces JobTrainer skills package for economic recovery, growth
First 5000 | July 16, 2020The Morrison Government will invest $2 billion to give hundreds of thousands of Australians access to new skills by retraining and upskilling them into sectors with job opportunities, as the economy recovers from COVID-19.
The @AustralianMade Campaign logo has confirmed its international appeal, with new Horizon Consumer Science research finding 97% of overseas consumers have a positive first impression of the iconic green and gold kangaroo. first5000.com.au/blog/the-iconi… #marketing
NSW Gov has joined forces with Innovation District Partners including Australian Catholic University (ACU) to identify businesses which are accelerating the commercialisation of research products to address the disruptions caused by #covid19 first5000.com.au/blog/grants-of… #grants
Rather than retiring, we could take breaks along the way at different stages of our lives, a mini-retirement here and there instead of one mega-break at the end of our careers, suggests Professor Gary Martin @AIMinWA CEO. first5000.com.au/blog/time-for-… #retirement #matureworkers
As businesses emerge from COVID-19 shut downs and seek to reenergise their ventures, one asset above all others stands out as the most valuable resource that doesn’t appear on the balance sheet – quality long standing relationships, says @Perrijoe first5000.com.au/blog/relations… #covid19
Retail is often seen as a place for young people to gain work experience and earn money while at uni, but when it comes to hiring long-term staff, Dave Strutton of @HowardsStorage Adelaide says the most reliable and loyal workers are older. first5000.com.au/blog/why-retai… #matureworkers
Mid sized businesses continue to be our most precious resource and First 5000 celebrates 10 years of supporting the market with thought leadership and ideas. first5000.com.au/blog/first-500… @GlobalAccessAu #midmarket #ThoughtLeadership #innovation
Thousands of Victoria’s struggling businesses have received some good news from the Government, with the Premier permitting some businesses to reopen and the potential for more as infection rates remain low. first5000.com.au/blog/good-news… @VicGovAu @vicchamber #covid19 #coronavirus
Textile, clothing, footwear manufacturers remain committed to local manufacturing and retaining jobs in the industry post COVID-19 - Ethical Clothing Australia survey first5000.com.au/blog/commitmen… #ECAWeek2020 @MartinPakulaMP @CFMEU @NobodyDenim @EthicalClothing #manufacturing #covid19
The Federal Government’s new JobMaker package gives young Australians a real chance of making the transition from welfare into the workplace. But Gary Martin of @AIMinWA explains it comes at the expense of older Australians first5000.com.au/blog/wage-subs… #matureworkers #budget2020
Working from home was an overwhelmingly positive experience for Australian Public Service managers and employees, according to a report written by @UNSWCanberra and @CQUni first5000.com.au/blog/forced-wo… #remotework #workingfromhome #covid19 #flexibleworking #flexiblework
The second biggest contract ever awarded by the Defence Innovation Hub is among nine new contracts worth more than $28 million to have been signed with organisations across Australia. first5000.com.au/blog/innovatio… #innovation #grants
October is Mental Health Month. Six months into COVID-19, 74 per cent of Australians have identified concerns for their mental health and wellbeing. first5000.com.au/blog/survey-sh… #LookAfterYourMentalHealthAustralia #MentalHealthMonth @AUMentalHealth @wesleymission
How to deal with the perception you are overqualified. Gary Martin CEO @AIMinWA first5000.com.au/blog/time-to-c… #matureworkers #olderworkers #covid19 #coronavirus #haveyoursay
The 2020-21 federal budget has been packaged and sold as many things, from one for jobs, to a reset for manufacturing. @PeterTRoberts of the @AuManufacturing, reviews the budget handed down earlier this week first5000.com.au/blog/budget-fa… #budget2020 #manufacturing
Hunter Leonard of @SilverandWise read through budget summaries this morning only find a complete disregard for the mature worker in what has been called a ‘once in a generation budget’. first5000.com.au/blog/a-costly-… @BLUEFROGFOUNDER #matureworkers #olderworkers #budget2020 #budget
The current economic crisis has exposed the decay in Australia’s manufacturing capability and highlighted the need for increased investment in innovation. Jo-Ann Suchard, from @UNSWbusiness explains. first5000.com.au/blog/grant-aus… #innovation #manufacturing
Bendigo has given Australia the ‘model’ to revive regional Australia’s cities and towns and the nation’s manufacturing industry based on optimism, pride, innovation and invention. first5000.com.au/blog/bendigos-… @GreaterBendigo @Centre4Optimism @victorperton #manufacturing #optimism
The Hon. Christopher Pyne, Director of ICDP, gave the Keynote Address at this year's Ideas Exchange. Read a summary of his speech here: buff.ly/30mXZUI #PacificConnect #DigitalPacific pic.twitter.com/ozH7n0FgKg Retweeted by First 5000
HESTA has launched 40:40 Vision, an ambitious investor-led initiative that aims to see women fill at least 40 per cent of executive roles in the ASX200 by 2030. first5000.com.au/blog/hesta-lau… @HESTASuper #womeninbusiness #genderequality #genderbalance
The nation’s peak accounting and bookkeeping bodies have joined forces with @ASBFEO @KateCarnellAus to make a united call for a Small Business Viability Review program to be included in the Federal Budget. first5000.com.au/blog/united-ca… @cosboa @icbaustralia @cpaaustralia