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Tips to design workplaces for maximum productivity
Maryn Mcdonnell | November 18, 2019How do you define workplace productivity? Many businesses measure productivity in terms of efficiency. Employees can be efficient, but they also hit a productive wall. If the work environment does not keep them happy, they lose motivation, and the results can be devastating for the company.
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Improving protections of employees’ wages and entitlements
Business Council of Australia | November 15, 2019The Business Council of Australia supports reforms that will strengthen the integrity of Australia’s workplace laws so that everyone – business, workers and the community – can be confident that those laws will be observed and that breaches will attract appropriate consequences.
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Key elements of a good credit management strategy
First 5000 | November 15, 2019Extending credit to customers can be a great way to increase the amount they buy, and contribute to develop strong relationships with them. However, if the credit management process is inadequate, you could find customers are paying late or not at all, potentially impacting the company’s bottom line, according to Atradius.
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Essential tips for a good start in property investment
Derek Lotts | November 15, 2019It’s not uncommon for businesses to invest in real estate. After all, this type of investment is ideally suited for companies that want to have assets that can be either utilized in the future or liquidized when needed.
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Podcast: the 5-hour workday
Craig West | November 14, 2019Work less hours and get more done. Host Craig West speaks to managing director of accounting and financial advisory firm Collins SBA, Jonathan Elliot, about how he revolutionised his workplace by introducing a 5-hour workday.
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Setting the scene for innovation
Graeme Lofts | November 14, 2019A climate of innovation doesn’t ‘just happen’. It comes about when an individual or a business sets the scene for ongoing innovative thinking.
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Opportunity for Leading Australian Innovations with US Defense
First 5000 | November 14, 2019To support Australian businesses, Austrade is working with the Australian Department of Defence to identify programs that Australian companies can leverage to decrease the time and cost of selling to US forces.
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Attaché acquired by UK’s Access Group
First 5000 | November 13, 2019Financial Management and Payroll software supplierAttaché has been acquired The Access Group, a UK-based provider of software to growing mid-market businesses.
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The importance of innovation in digital transition
David Banger | November 13, 2019Organisational digital transformations generally fail, a McKinsey survey in 2018 found that 16 per cent of respondents had improved performance, a further 7 per cent said that performance improved; however, this was not sustained.
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Merck signals future direction with unveiling of new Sydney office
First 5000 | November 13, 2019Merck, a leading science and technology company, has unveiled its new Sydney office which brings together – for the first time in one location – more than 120 Sydney employees from the company’s Healthcare and Life Science divisions.
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How to create an inclusive work environment that avoids workplace bullying
Hayley Furer | November 12, 2019Creating an inclusive workplace without bullying or discrimination not only means you stay on the right side of the law, but it leads to increased productivity and engaged employees. There are some simple steps to follow to create a more harmonious workplace and ensure that you are compliant.
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Women from traditionally male dominated industries converge on Devonport
First 5000 | November 12, 2019More than 150 working women have converged on Devonport for the bi-annual Women in Male Dominated Occupations and Industries conference, which aims to encourage recruitment, retention, and improved conditions for women.
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‘Missed opportunity’: Australia to fall short of Sustainable Development Goals by 2030
First 5000 | November 12, 2019Rapid progress for Australia on the UN’s Sustainable Development goals is possible and could deliver a fairer, greener, more prosperous nation in 2030 – if managed properly – new UNSW research has found.
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Adelaide retailer’s secrets to success
First 5000 | November 11, 2019A former farmer with no previous retail experience has become one of South Australia’s most successful franchisees – recording top sales and receiving industry recognition.
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Will Australia support a shift to lifelong learning?
Caitlin Ruddock | November 11, 2019Dr Caitlin Ruddock reflects on the discussions at the recent GAP Summit on Lifelong Learning and the challenges Australian educationalists and policy makers face in closing our gaps in skills and knowledge.