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Super important for all Australians, but especially low income earners: AIST
First 5000 | July 25, 2019The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) has hit back at proposals from Liberal backbenchers to remove low income earners from the super system and ditch the superannuation guarantee increase to 12 per cent.
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New program addresses widespread under-training of boards
First 5000 | July 25, 2019With 90% of boards currently untrained in how to govern well Global Governance Initiative has launched an online governance training program for directors and executives.
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How to effectively deal with workplace conflicts
Zack Halliwell | July 24, 2019A workplace is a mixing pot of all different types of people; with different backgrounds, personalities and work methods. Conflict is an inevitability in such a scenario but, it doesn’t have to overtake or spoil your long-term work life.
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Moore tells inquiry Sydney lockout laws have devastated night time economy
First 5000 | July 24, 2019New data from the City of Sydney has today revealed almost 500,000 fewer people under the age of 35 are visiting the city each year since the NSW Government introduced the lockout laws in 2014.
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Employees who take leave are happier, more productive
First 5000 | July 24, 2019New data from WorkScore shows that employees who take their annual leave are more productive at work, less stressed and are happier at work than those who don’t take their leave.
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Calombaris gone after #MasterTheft outrage
First 5000 | July 24, 2019A Network 10 decision to pull the plug on the contract of George Calombaris is the right call after increased pressure from working people and their unions who have ramped up pressure on the most notorious wage thief in the country.
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How to create the best workplace on earth
Gihan Perera | July 23, 2019How can you create the sort of workplace that will attract, reward, motivate, and inspire these people? Gihan Perera offers five key practices to help you future-proof your workplace.
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Have your say: Work Health and Safety Laws
First 5000 | July 23, 2019Safe Work Australia has called for feedback on the recommendations of the 2018 Review of the model Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws. Submissions close 11.59 pm (AEST) on Monday 5 August 2019.
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Lifestyle, entertainment construction projects feature in Qld plumbing awards
First 5000 | July 23, 2019Some of South East Queensland’s most innovative and exciting construction projects featured at the 2019 Plumbing and Gas Industry Awards, celebrating the outstanding contributions of Queensland’s unrivalled plumbing industry.
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Time to make super payable on pay day for everyone: ISA
First 5000 | July 22, 2019Industry Super Australia (ISA) is calling for action on unpaid super with a new campaign calling for super to be paid on pay day – as it currently does for our federal politicians.
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4 effective tactics to grow your business, stay ahead of competition
Raul Harman | July 22, 2019Keeping tabs on your competition is important so you can be realistic about your position on the market and take an objective stance when assessing the good and the bad practices you implemented.
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OnDeck Australia joins FAST panel, boosts opportunities for brokers and SMEs
First 5000 | July 22, 2019SME lender OnDeck Australia has announced it is joining the lending panel of leading aggregator Finance & Systems Technology (FAST).
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Lessons from successful family businesses
Graeme Lofts | July 19, 2019A new book, Family Business Success Stories, describes the journeys of eight Australian families who have led their businesses through more than 100 years and a total of 39 generations.
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New Australian style manual is coming
First 5000 | July 19, 2019Ethos CRS has been appointed by the Digital Transformation Agency to undertake the first stage of the project to develop the seventh edition of the Australian Government’s Style manual.
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Australian exporters awards open
First 5000 | July 19, 2019Australia’s 52,000 exporters are invited to nominate for the Australian Export Awards to celebrate their contribution to our record exports and strongest ever trade surplus.