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Digital marketing training programs launched
First 5000 | September 12, 2019The Australian Institute of Management (AIM) is launching a new digital marketing training program in tandem with specialist agency, Indago Digital, to enable executives to become savvy in the deployment of SEO, content marketing and web analytics.
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MTA NSW initiative to help address automotive skills shortage
First 5000 | September 12, 2019The Motor Traders’ Association of NSW (MTA NSW), an Employers Association representing thousands of automotive businesses in NSW, has developed a school-based program aimed at showcasing to High School students the opportunities available for apprenticeships within the automotive industry.
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City of Sydney awarded inclusive workplace and employer of choice for women
First 5000 | September 11, 2019The City of Sydney has been recognised as a diverse and inclusive workplace and an employer of choice for women, winning a major national human resources award.
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Bulk carrier detained in Brisbane for unpaid wages
First 5000 | September 11, 2019The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has detained the Hong Kong-flagged bulk carrier MV Xing Jing Hai in the Port of Brisbane for unpaid crew wages.
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Leadership lessons: five critical success factors for distributed teams
First 5000 | September 11, 2019As a leader today, you are no doubt watching the proliferation of distributed teams. No longer just the domain of IT, distributed and global teams are now often seen in sales and marketing, science, research and other industries.
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Have your say: customer loyalty schemes
First 5000 | September 10, 2019Customer loyalty schemes, including frequent flyer, supermarket and credit card operators, must ensure they are not misleading consumers according to an ACCC draft report released last week for comment.
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The importance of looking out for your mates at work
First 5000 | September 10, 2019Ahead of R U OK? Day on Thursday 12 September Ambassador and MATES in Construction Field Officer Justin Geange highlights the importance of looking out for your mates on your worksite.
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How to improve your website conversion rate
Raul Harman | September 10, 2019Ever since the digital has become the norm, businesses of all sizes have come across a myriad of ongoing, constantly evolving challenges to stay relevant and visible.
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Lord Mayor of London in Australia to boost financial sector links
First 5000 | September 9, 2019Opportunities for collaboration in fintech and green finance will be high on the agenda as the Lord Mayor of London visits Australia this week.
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‘Stupid idea’ wins prestigious Telstra Business Award
First 5000 | September 9, 2019An idea that was rejected by an industry stalwart as the “the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard” has been awarded the 2019 Telstra Business Award.
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ATO unpaid super action welcome but 99 per cent of workers still short-changed
First 5000 | September 9, 2019Moves by the Australian Tax Office to go after those employers not paying their workers super are welcome but barely scratch the surface of the problem Industry Super Australia (ISA) says.
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Hope for future apprenticeship growth : ACCI
First 5000 | September 6, 2019The modest increase in commencements shown in this week’s Apprentices and trainees data for the March quarter 2019 by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) gives hope that a return to growth in apprenticeship numbers is on its way, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry said.
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Record trade, record surplus, record exports
First 5000 | September 6, 2019The Morrison Government has welcomed new data by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, highlighting the ongoing strength, resilience and international competitiveness of Australia’s export sector.
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How the US-China Trade War will impact SMEs
Keith Coppersmith | September 6, 2019The controversial trade moves made by president Trump paired with the backlash that came as a response from China are no minor blips on the global economy’s radar.
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Jamaica Blue and Muffin Break employees back-paid
First 5000 | September 5, 2019Foodco, the franchisor of the Jamaica Blue and Muffin Break cafés, has back-paid 166 employees a total of $26,562.30 under a two-year audit and compliance agreement with the Fair Work Ombudsman.