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The new technology that solves Silicosis epidemic
First 5000 | November 25, 2019An Australian-invented revolutionary technology could prevent the lives that are lost each year from silicosis.
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Australia’s latest gender equality scorecard released
First 5000 | November 22, 2019More Australian employers are taking action to promote gender equality in their organisations but the pace of change is modest and uneven according to data released this week by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).
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Consumers plan to spend more during the 2019 holiday season: report
First 5000 | November 22, 2019The 2019 Global Holiday Shopping Survey found that almost one-fourth of Australians (24 per cent), nearly one-third of U.K. respondents (30 perc ent), and 50 percent of U.S. respondents plan to spend more on holiday shopping compared to previous years.
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AustralianSuper named Fund of the Year
First 5000 | November 22, 2019AustralianSuper has won Fund of the Year for the third time at the annual Rainmaker SelectingSuper Awards.
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BDO Reward engage AI technology to combat non-inclusive workplace behaviours
First 5000 | November 21, 2019BDO Reward has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Israeli based Cassiopeia an artificial intelligence (AI) technology company that provides businesses with the insights they need to foster a healthier and more inclusive workplace.
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Improving Australia’s productivity and consumer welfare
First 5000 | November 21, 2019The ACCC says there needs to be greater recognition of the economic costs of allowing anti-competitive mergers, ACCC Chair Rod Sims said today.
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Why the user experience is a critical part of the technology success for SMBs
First 5000 | November 21, 2019The digital era has magnified the importance of developing a winning user experience (UX). Technology has made it possible for businesses to understand their customers better and address their issues much faster.
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Five key features organisations need in an accounts payable solution
First 5000 | November 20, 2019Accounts payable (AP) processes are often characterised by manual data entry and inefficient workflows that can hold businesses back and create extra work for staff members. AP automation software can save time and money, according to Upstream.
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Ombudsman calls for better protections of employee wages
First 5000 | November 20, 2019The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell is calling on the federal government to make it easier for hard-working Australians’ wages and entitlements to be calculated correctly and paid on time.
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Car share start-up investment to help drive future insurance
First 5000 | November 20, 2019Suncorp’s investment in Australia’s largest peer-to-peer car sharing platform Car Next Door will help drive new mobility insurance solutions to meet more customer needs.
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Innovative satcomms transforming space sector
First 5000 | November 19, 2019The Australian Space Agency has signed a Statement of Strategic Intent and Cooperation with Brisbane based EM Solutions Pty Ltd, who develop high speed telecommunications products for international supply chains.
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Infrastructure and energy sectors to dominate wage growth in 2020
First 5000 | November 19, 2019Global recruitment firm Robert Walters has released its salary expectations for Australian professionals in 2020, with roles in certain sectors set to experience wage growth.
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Create the ultimate customer journey with your website
Raul Harman | November 19, 2019You see the numbers but you can’t wrap your head around them: why are so many visitors leaving your website without taking any action?
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Have your say: draft CDR Privacy Safeguard Guidelines
First 5000 | November 18, 2019The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) is seeking your views on its draft Privacy Safeguard Guidelines. Submissions close: Wednesday 20 November 2019.
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5 reasons why you need an office coffee machine in 2020
First 5000 | November 18, 2019Looking for ways to cut costs, increase productivity and be more sustainable in 2020? According to JURA Australia, an office coffee machine might just be the simple solution for Australian workplaces.