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5 ways to strengthen your company’s reputation
Keith Coppersmith | August 22, 2019In terms of customer attraction and business growth, there isn’t anything more crucial than the reputation of a company. When it comes to the opinions of others, the best defense is a good offense.
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Is Total Private Cloud Environment the solution for ongoing security and performance issues?
Andrew Tucker | August 22, 2019The bad news for any industry is that ransomware is an ongoing problem. Ransomware is constantly evolving, posing a huge challenge to firms to keep up how they protect themselves from attacks, from both a cost and application implementation perspective.
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Age diversity is good for business
Catherine Fritz-Kalish | August 21, 2019The social consensus around the value of productive ageing has not been reflected in business practices, and so fresh approaches are required: a report from the recent GAP Roundtable identifies the biggest barrier to mature-age employment.
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Sweet victory for Cadbury workers in Federal Court case
First 5000 | August 21, 2019The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) has welcomed the long-awaited decision handed down today by the majority of the Full Court of the Federal Court which saw Cadbury attempt to strip all shift-workers of their personal leave.
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Families call for removal of primary and secondary caregiver labels
First 5000 | August 21, 2019New research commissioned by ING has revealed that the perception of the primary and secondary caregiver is considered outdated, as Australian families are seeking equal parental leave for both parents to ease the pressures of raising a child.
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Minister Tierney to address workforce capability & availability at National Manufacturing Summit
First 5000 | August 20, 2019The Hon Gayle Tierney MP, Minister for Minister for Training and Skills and Minister for Higher Education, will address delegates at the National Manufacturing Summit on Thursday 22 August.
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How to create a culture that keeps employees happy
David Sharrock | August 20, 2019A drycleaner in regional Victoria was prosecuted in court for denigrating, humiliating and verbally abusing his employees. The better way for any business is, most definitely, to nurture a vibrant workplace culture.
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Ombudsman urges action on small business growth “collapse”
First 5000 | August 20, 2019The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell says she is deeply concerned by fresh data showing small business growth is in crisis, urging the government to do more to break down the barriers to business expansion.
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Australian small and medium businesses confident despite economic worries
First 5000 | August 19, 2019The August 2019 Sensis Business Index has revealed that Australia’s small business confidence is strong, with 57% of businesses now confident in their prospects over the next 12 months.
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Progress on Royal Commission welcome, but super priorities must not be forgotten
First 5000 | August 19, 2019Industry Super Australia (ISA) has welcomed the Morrison Government’s commitment to implementing the recommendations of the Hayne Royal Commission.
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3 ways our social media presence can affect how we are perceived
Shane Hatton | August 19, 2019With the rise in the marketplace of a digital native generation who spend more time looking at the world through a screen, the concept of personal branding is at the forefront of conversation, says Shane Hutton.
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Be more human: The human centric organisation and experiences
Rachel Bevans | August 16, 2019Recently my feed has been inundated with articles talking about the need for organisations to become human centric and experiences to become more human.
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Outdoors can be a good way to trigger “aha” moments
First 5000 | August 16, 2019People are most likely to have a sudden bright idea when out in the bush – or lying in bed. Have you say for National Science Week.
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How retirement wealth projections impact the behaviour of super fund members
First 5000 | August 16, 2019The ARC Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research (CEPAR) has released an industry report that investigates the impact of retirement income projections on superannuation contributions, investment choices and engagement from members.
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10 ways to sustain your confidence and lead
Michelle Sales | August 15, 2019Building real confidence takes real work, especially if it doesn’t come naturally. Speaker, trainer, coach and author Michelle Sales offers 10 ways to make your confidence sustainable.