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Australia’s Health 2040: The right care, at the right price, in an efficient system
First 5000 | August 8, 2019Australia’s Health 2040, a cross-disciplinary taskforce facilitated by the independent policy institute Global Access Partners, has released a report outlining 19 reform options for the Australian health system to ensure a more sustainable future.
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How value-based health care can work in Australia
Alison Verhoeven | August 8, 2019The Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association supports Health 2040’s proposals to shift the focus in the Australian health system from volume to value.
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Achieving affordable healthcare through sensible policy change
Rachel David | August 8, 2019The cooperative approach demonstrated by participants in the Australia’s Health 2040 report augurs well for the future of Australia’s mixed public private health system.
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Cyber criminals now targeting small to medium businesses
First 5000 | August 7, 2019SMBs are being urged to get Cyber-crime ready, with the number of businesses targeted by hackers tripling in the past year, according to specialist cyber security company, CTRL Group.
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Survey reviews sentiment around loyalty programs
First 5000 | August 7, 2019In an era where consumer behaviour is more complicated than ever before and the entire retailer environment has been flipped on its head, does the age-old loyalty program still add value?
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How to reduce workplace turnover rates
Zack Halliwell | August 7, 2019One of the biggest concerns facing modern business in 2019, and for the past decade or so in fact, has been that of turnover rates.
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APRA to appear before House Economics Committee
First 5000 | August 6, 2019APRA will appear before the House Economics Committee at a public hearing on Friday, 9 August 2019, as part of its review of the performance and operation of Australia’s banking, insurance and superannuation regulator.
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New global trading process on the horizon for bulk commodities
First 5000 | August 6, 2019When a vessel carrying coal from Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal sailed last week, it heralded the dawn of a new era in global bulk commodity logistics and trade.
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Why your workspace is vital for productivity
Nina Fountain | August 6, 2019We spend so much time at work; we should make it enjoyable. The work environment affects our state of mind and really plays a significant role in our psychological well-being, creativity and ultimately, our productivity.
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Qld offers free apprenticeships to under 21s
First 5000 | August 5, 2019The Palaszczuk Government has announced it is offering free apprenticeships to anyone under 21 in a 32 million investment which will take away the cost of training from employers and helps an estimated 60,000 young people into a trade.
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How to avoid losing sales people
Kara Atkinson | August 5, 2019Top-performers are always in demand, they are contacted with other employment opportunities on average 4.3 times per year (Qualtrics). The key question is – how do you keep your High Sales Performers?
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Australian companies set their sights on Polish defence and aviation opportunities
First 5000 | August 5, 2019Austrade recently held a number of roundtables in Melbourne, Brisbane, Newcastle and Perth to update Australian SMEs and industry groups about the export opportunities in Poland’s defence and aviation sectors.
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Study reveals directors spending more time on NFP role
First 5000 | August 2, 2019The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) has released its annual not-for-profit (NFP) governance and performance study, which revealed that directors are spending more time on their governance role.
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Indonesia and Hong Kong free trade agreements ready for review
First 5000 | August 2, 2019Major free trade agreements with Hong Kong and Indonesia will be considered by Parliament’s Treaties Committee in coming weeks.
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10 steps to a cleaner office
Oliver Byrne | August 2, 2019Cultivating a cleaner workplace doesn’t just improve health and safety, it can boost your productivity too. If you want to streamline your workspace and maintain an industrious and efficient office, try these top tips today.