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Plan now or be left behind: research
First 5000 | May 15, 2020There is a clear link between workforce transformation and strategic performance, according to a research survey published by the Economist Intelligence Unit and sponsored by Fujitsu.
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Will you go back to business as usual?
David Buttifant | May 14, 2020Good can come from bad. Resilience, for example, is built from hardship, uncertainty and the unfamiliar. For business owners, COVID-19 has delivered all three in spades. But, good can come from the bad in a post-COVID economy, says David Buttifant from Resilience Builders.
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Predictions for Business Sales Market after COVID-19
Zoran Sarabaca | May 13, 2020Whilst business sales may have dropped during the peak of COVID 19, what will happen over the next 4-6 months? Zoran Sarabaca, Founder of Xcllusive Business Sales, believes the future is brighter than you may think.
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Readying business for further growth post COVID
Ben Swanson | May 12, 2020Post-COVID and with easing of social distancing restrictions, RingCentral is readying its business for further growth with new office space and headcount, as they expect ongoing, strong local demand for their cloud communications solutions.
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Uncertainty provides opportunity: Les Mills
Ryan Hogan | May 11, 2020Uncertainty provides opportunity and harnessing those opportunities is strangely energising and exciting, according to Ryan Hogan, CEO of Les Mills Asia Pacific about the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Let’s crowd source a new grass roots ‘new deal manufacturing policy’
Peter Roberts | May 8, 2020Australia’s industry structure is broken – so with your help we are going to develop a new deal manufacturing plan to help make it right. Peter Roberts explains.
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Report shares Real Wishes of Australians
Real Insurance | May 8, 2020In an Australian first, the Real Wishes Index 2020 was created by Real Insurance with the aim of finding out what Australians greatest wishes are when it comes to finances, career and experiences.
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COVID-19 presents opportunity to digitise and improve digital IQ
Brett Kelly | May 7, 2020Brett Kelly, CEO of Kelly+Partners Chartered Accountants says his businesses sees the COVID-19 crisis as an opportunity not to be wasted.
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The leadership paradigm: post COVID-19, what then?
Stephen Chong | May 6, 2020Normal no longer applies. How we plot business continuity post-COVID-19, how we chart through uncertainty will have a profound influence on our future for years to come according to author and trainer Stephen Chong.
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Less travel, huge cost savings – business post COVID-19
Craig West | May 6, 2020A review, rethink and plan for the post COVID-19 pandemic way of doing business could see companies save thousands of dollars says Craig West of Succession Plus who has spoken at breakfasts and met with clients remotely due to travel lockdowns.
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Online plans accelerated due to COVID-19: Portner Press
Andrew Stirling | May 5, 2020Portner Press has accelerated its online plans for its core products, including its Employment Law Practical Handbook and the Health & Safety Handbook, due to the COVID-19 crisis.
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Doing things differently post COVID-19: Scottish Pacific
Rob Lamers | May 4, 2020For a business such as Scottish Pacific, with offices in all Australia’s major cities as well as in New Zealand, the key challenge has been staying connected to our staff and customers during the coronavirus pandemic, says Rob Lamers of Scottish Pacific.
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HAVE YOUR SAY: How is your business going to do things differently post COVID-19?
Helen Hull | May 1, 2020What does the new normal look like for you? Have your say today on how your business going to do things differently post COVID-19.
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AccessEAP achieves mental health mission by adapting ‘work from home’
First 5000 | May 1, 2020AccessEAP, one of the founders of the EAP (employee assistance program) industry in Australia, has adapted quickly to the changing conditions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic allowing 40 staff to work from home.
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Financial planners inundated during coronavirus pandemic
Barry Daniels | April 30, 2020As the flattening of the coronavirus curve slowly inches downwards and a glimmer of hope appears on the horizon, it’s appropriate to reflect on the myriad of issues and lessons derived so far from the pandemic, in particular the lack of recognition that is afforded to the role of financial planners.
‘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