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Positive leadership: What would Craig do?
Craig West | February 22, 2022Positive Leadership is about fostering empowerment and allowing people to grow and learn in a safe space, Craig West from Succession Plus explains.
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Cyber security must become more user-friendly in 2022: report
First 5000 | February 21, 2022Cyber security is no longer a matter of telling people what they can’t do, it’s about showing them what they can do securely, according to a new report from KPMG.
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Different perspectives on working from home
First 5000 | February 18, 2022As Australians return to their usual workplaces and adjust to ‘COVID-normal’, a discrepancy remains between the needs, preferences and perceptions of managers and employees, according to a study conducted by UNSW Canberra and CQUniversity.
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How you can stop the Great Resignation in your company now
Zivit Inbar | February 17, 2022While the power has shifted to the employees in the current environment, employers should not sit and wait until they are affected by the Great Resignation, according Zivit Inbar from DifferenThinking.
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Help understand the impact of COVID and shape the future of the advertising industry
Anne Miles | February 16, 2022Bond University, Swinburne University of Technology and Suits & Sneakers are undertaking a research project on how the COVID-crisis has impacted – and probably is still affecting – creative work in the advertising and communication industry.
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Australia Post to appoint first Chief Mental Health Officer
First 5000 | February 15, 2022Australia Post is set to appoint the organisation’s first Chief Mental Health Officer, as it sharpens its focus on not just the physical safety of its people, but also on the mental health and wellbeing of its more than 60,000 strong extended workforce.
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Financial advice has reached the precipice, but industry can be saved
Paul Tynan | February 14, 2022Australia’s financial services industry is quite literally facing a problem of national significance that has adverse implications for the industry’s viability, competitiveness and most importantly, for the financial health and well-being of the Australian populace, according to Paul Tynan, CEO, Connect Financial Service Brokers.
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COVID sees increase in gender equality: report
First 5000 | February 11, 2022There are signs that the Coronavirus pandemic is creating a structural shift in gender equality as pressure eases on some of the key barriers to women’s financial progress in 2021, the Financy Women’s Index December quarter report shows.
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High-speed rail can generate economic growth to help pay for itself
First 5000 | February 10, 2022Land value growth could be used to fund the proposed high-speed rail network on the east coast of Australia which would inject significant wealth and job opportunities into the regions, according to research from UNSW.
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HESTA calls on Government to prioritise scrapping $450 threshold
First 5000 | February 9, 2022HESTA has urged Federal Parliament to progress important legislation currently languishing in the House of Representatives that would fix a loophole that sees those earning less than $450 a month from an employer miss out on super.
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Australian businesses warned to brace for spike in cyberattacks
First 5000 | February 8, 2022Cybersecurity experts are warning a wave of cyberattacks targeting Australian business and government is imminent in the wake of Australia’s political tensions overseas.
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Investing in staff development during COVID
Christine Baker | February 7, 2022A key driver of the growth and success of Bullseye Optometry and Sensory Clinic has been to turn it’s attention to staff development, particularly during COVID, according to director Christine Baker.
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Robust December retail sales, signs of an Omicron slowdown
First 5000 | February 4, 2022Australian retail sales are up 4.8% in December 2021 compared to the same time in the previous year, and increased 15.1% compared to 2019, according to figures released this week from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
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“Sun shines brightly” for Australian agriculture in the year ahead: Rabobank
First 5000 | February 3, 2022Australia’s agricultural sector is set for another profitable year ahead, with the gross value of agricultural production on track for a fourth consecutive year of growth in 2021/22, Rabobank says in a newly-released industry report.
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Demand for secondhand equipment soaring as businesses tackle COVID conditions
First 5000 | February 2, 2022Demand for secondhand equipment is soaring with businesses seeking to drive growth in a time and cost-effective manner during the pandemic, according to Daniel Riley, CEO of Earlypay Limited.
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