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'Optimism, trepidation' as China-Australia FTA signed 6/18/2015

"Ai Group welcomes the official signing today of the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA), and, importantly, the release of the final details of the agreement," Ai Group ...

Tips to Make Your Construction Site Safer 6/15/2015

Construction sites are notoriously dangerous places, not just for those who work there; even passers-by are occasionally in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Who is responsible for ensuring protective equipment is used? 6/11/2015

Personal protective equipment, otherwise known as PPE, is basically any protective gear worn by workers to help minimise the risk of injury.

Stretchy sensors 'can detect' deadly gases and UV radiation 6/11/2015

RMIT University researchers have created wearable sensor patches that detect harmful UV radiation and dangerous, toxic gases such as hydrogen and nitrogen dioxide.

Major FWC annual leave case - employers and employees 'will benefit' 6/11/2015

The Australian Industry Group has been successful in convincing a Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission to allow cashing-out of annual leave for award-covered employees, and to give ...

Informal team building exercises that can make a difference 6/11/2015

Okay, so you booked everyone into a fabulous resort for two days of team building exercises and the only thing that really built was the bar tab.

Outsourced manufacturing - when is it time to employ external help? 6/9/2015

Most manufacturers outsource some element of their production line, be it raw materials, inventory management, assembly or distribution.

Communicating workplace safety messages effectively 6/2/2015

There's no debate that workplace safety is a top priority for industrial plants and any employer with an active labour force. The question is: how well are you communicating your ...

7 Tips for Lifting Heavy Objects at Work 6/1/2015

While lifting heavy objects is a regular part of many job descriptions, there is often a lack of appropriate care taken.

How to attract the best candidates for a role in your business 6/1/2015

The best candidates for your business might not be who you think. They might not be the most qualified or the most experienced. They might not be the charismatic crowd pleaser or ...

Australia drops down world competitiveness ranking 5/31/2015

IMD business school has announced its annual world competitiveness ranking. Ranking 61 economies in 2015, the IMD World Competitiveness Center looked at several aspects of each ...

Why passionate leaders get better results 5/27/2015

"Passion is one of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a thing, do it with all your might. Put your whole soul into it. Stamp it with your own personality.

$254 million investment in high value manufacturing 5/25/2015

The Commonwealth Government has announced the projects to gain funding under its $50 million Manufacturing Transition Programme.

Essential Points to Include in a Mining Workplace Safety Program 5/25/2015

When it comes to risk, mining has it all – an extremely hazardous workplace slap bang in the middle of some of Australia's harshest, most unforgiving terrain.

Inaugural intralogistics show wraps up in Sydney 5/7/2015

The inaugural CeMAT AUSTRALIA, the intralogistics and materials handling show based on the well-known CeMAT Hannover, drew to a close on Thursday 7 May.

Builders fear new union powers to enter sites 4/29/2015

Master Builders fears the industry will face future turmoil should the government appeal the 24-hour notice period for union official entry to building and construction sites.

How to design a workspace that reflects your business culture 4/29/2015

Google's eclectic London headquarters has a Padded Cell meeting room, a Flower Power boardroom, and a Hobbit Hole staff hangout. At Unilever's brand-themed Schaffhausen office, no ...

'Urgent' inquiry needed into building product compliance & fire safety 4/29/2015

Fire Protection Association Australia (FPA Australia), the peak body for the fire protection industry, is calling for an urgent review of the surveillance and auditing of building ...

4 Ways Quality Construction Equipment Equals Improved Efficiency 4/24/2015

How can we do things faster and more efficiently? That's the million dollar question facing construction bosses. Or in plenty of cases, the multimillion dollar question.

Industry at centre of new training development arrangements 4/22/2015

The Assistant Minister for Education and Training, Senator Simon Birmingham, has announced new arrangements for training product development at the Australian Industry Group in ...

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