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Massive global failures of COVID-19 response: The Lancet
First 5000 | September 16, 2022Widespread, global failures at multiple levels in the COVID-19 response led to millions of preventable deaths and reversed progress made towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in many countries, according to a new Lancet COVID-19 Commission report.
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Australian businesses are sitting on an untapped goldmine of old tech: Lenovo finds
First 5000 | September 14, 2022Only half of senior IT business leaders say they are very aware of the potential economic value that resides in their organisations’ electronic waste, according to a new report from Lenovo.
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How to have a unified look when half your staff are working from home
Pamela Jabbour | September 13, 2022Working from home is here to stay and whilst your team may or may not enjoy this change, they are certainly in need of some leadership and direction around creating that look of what represents going to work. Pamela Jabbour CEO of uniform designer and manufacturer, Total Image Group explains.
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Business leaders OK to trade profitability for impact
First 5000 | September 13, 2022New research commissioned by business impact research and advisory The Business Pickle has found climate action, packaging and waste, and equity and diversity are the top challenges facing businesses.
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Secure your digital identity before 20 September
First 5000 | September 12, 2022The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has warned small businesses there’s only a few days left to take action to avoid their internet identity being sold to someone else.
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Put the kettle on for workplace ‘safetea’ this October
First 5000 | September 12, 2022This October is National Safe Work Month and across Australia businesses are uniting to raise awareness for building a safe and health workplace.
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Australian agricultural land set for another year of ‘double digit” growth: Rabobank
First 5000 | September 12, 2022The price of Australian farmland is set to record another year of “double digit growth” in 2022, agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank says in its newly-released annual Australian Agricultural Land Price Outlook.
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Union scores major win for casual staff on National Day of Mourning
First 5000 | September 12, 2022The National Tertiary Education Union has secured a significant victory for all Victorian casual staff who were set to miss out on pay on the public holiday to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s death.
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International payments unlikely to drop in FY23
First 5000 | September 9, 2022New research has uncovered that a potential economic downturn and higher cost of living will not deter Australians from spending their money overseas, with more than three-quarters intending to maintain or increase international payments during FY23.
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Asking RUOK on RUOK Day 2022
First 5000 | September 8, 2022Today is RUOK Day. Have you got a feeling that someone you know or care about it isn’t behaving as they normally would? Perhaps they seem out of sorts? More agitated or withdrawn? Or they’re just not themselves. Trust that gut instinct and act on it.
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Cost-of-living putting Australians at risk
First 5000 | September 6, 2022A new survey shows 40% of Australians report cost-of-living and personal debt is causing them elevated distress compared with this time last year – while frontline services rank it the biggest risk to suicide rates – as the country awaits news of another interest rate increase later today.
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What needs to change to achieve a successful business transformation
Sandra Morrell | September 2, 2022A successful business transformation leads to improved cashflow but not enough companies do it right or get it right, says corporate business strategist, Sandra Morrell.
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Airwallex finds Aussie businesses charging ahead with global expansion
First 5000 | September 1, 2022Australian businesses have ambitious plans for international expansion, as new data from global fintech Airwallex reveals more than two thirds of small-to-medium Aussie businesses (69 per cent) plan to be operating outside Australia by 2027.
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How to Improve the Development of Your Career
Amelia Atkins | September 1, 2022Most of us dream about improving our careers in an effort to reach success and increase our potential for future growth. But whether your goal is to land a promotion, get more responsibility within your current role, or even explore a new field altogether, the most important thing is to know exactly how to take […]
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5 Easy Ways to Save Money while Improving Business Fleet Efficiency
Amelia Atkins | September 1, 2022These days, mobility is, without any doubt, considered one of the highest business priorities. And keeping in mind that the modern market is becoming increasingly competitive and consumers’ patience growing thin, it is easy to understand why translating this idea of mobility into an efficient business fleet capable of moving goods without any delays seems […]