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Coronavirus economic stimulus package supports mid market
First 5000 | March 13, 2020The Morrison Government has announced a $17.6 billion economic plan to keep Australians in jobs, keep businesses in business and support households and the Australian economy as the world deals with the significant challenges posed by the spread of the coronavirus.
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About time the board got onboard with HR?
First 5000 | March 13, 2020New report reveals that despite 76% of HR Leaders reporting that their culture needs to change significantly over the next 3-5 years, only 50% of boards are committed to the culture change required to drive growth.
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Economic activity survey to measure Australian space sector growth
First 5000 | March 12, 2020To track its progress, the Australian Space Agency is measuring the contribution of space activities to the Australian economy. Have your say by 31 March.
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Companies face crisis of confidence in business leaders: report
First 5000 | March 12, 2020Only 15% of business executives worldwide have confidence in their company’s own top leadership successfully to manage disruption – including unexpected events like pandemics, technological advances, shifting demographics and climate change.
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Support biggest industry employer: Community Council
First 5000 | March 12, 2020The Community Council for Australia has called on all Australian governments to look beyond short-term business stimulus and ensure the biggest industry employer in Australia, the charities sector, can maintain their staff through this period of economic uncertainty.
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What makes people optimistic? survey results
First 5000 | March 11, 2020A global survey has found government, the economy, business conditions and consumer confidence are all missing in action as sources of optimism.
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Have your say: Commissioner of Taxation Annual Report
First 5000 | March 11, 2020The Australian Parliament’s Tax and Revenue Committee has launched an inquiry into the Commissioner of Taxation Annual Report 2018-19.
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Fair Work Commission using ‘nudge theory’ to improve access, promote compliance
First 5000 | March 11, 2020The Fair Work Commission has published the outcomes of its first behavioural insights project, led by the Behavioural Insights Team looks at how behavioural insights techniques could be applied to reduce costs and barriers to access for employers and employees.
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Have your say: digital advertising, ad agency services
First 5000 | March 10, 2020The ACCC is calling for feedback and information about the digital advertising technology supply chain and advertising agency services in Australia. Submissions close 21 April, 2020.
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Gov in denial over industry challenges including unaffordable advice, need for financial literacy education
Paul Tynan | March 10, 2020A year after the Hayne Royal Commission, advice industry commentators continue to debate what the advisory sector will look like going forward.
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NSW gov research reveals new approach could promote equality in recruitment
First 5000 | March 10, 2020A trial by the NSW Government shows it could just take a phone call and email to job candidates to begin driving gender equality in the workforce and help increase the number of senior leadership roles held by women.
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The future is bright for business and brands: optimism makes life better
Rachel Bevans | March 9, 2020When times are tough, businesses and brands can drive optimism by: helping people feel better about themselves and their lives; and helping people feel better about the world in which we live.
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Alarming new data paints grim picture for SME payment times
First 5000 | March 9, 2020The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell says fresh data reveals small and medium sized businesses are waiting far too long to get paid.
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IWD time to reflect on work still to be done
Pauline Wright | March 9, 2020The Australian Human Rights Commission’s (AHRC’s) Report into the National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces (Report) underscores how much more is to be done to provide safe workplaces for women and members of minority groups in Australia.
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International Women’s Day a good time to consider your super
First 5000 | March 6, 2020Ahead of International Women’s Day (Sunday 8 March) the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell says the gender gap in superannuation needs to be addressed.