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Aust PCI: Residential construction growing, engineering slowed in June 7/8/2015

The national construction industry contracted at a steeper rate in June, with the Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index ...

Ai Group argues manufacturers risk losing out on FTA benefits 7/5/2015

According to Australian Industry Group Chief Executive, Innes Willox, the overall aim of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) should always be to provide a net benefit to Australian companies, ...

Tips for Purchasing Commercial Doors and Access Systems 7/2/2015

Choosing commercial doors isn't just a case of filling a gap with something that opens and closes. It can be that simple if the only things requiring access are staff and clients. ...

Heavy equipment stabilisation: The fall of timber 7/2/2015

When it comes to the stabilisation of heavy equipment, the use of timber blocks presents a worrying series of inefficiencies and safety risks. Put simply: timber is unpredictable, ...

IBISWorld reveals the industries set to fly and fall in 2015-16 7/1/2015

As Australian companies enter the new financial year, business information analysts at IBISWorld reveal the industries set to flourish and those set to flounder over the next 12 ...

6 things a great business leader does every day 7/1/2015

If the road to success came with accurate directions Forbes Rich List would be gridlocked. Quite simply, there is no tried and true 'Do this, do that, then do that' formula for ...

Minimum wages to be increased by 2.5% from 1 July 2015 6/30/2015

The Fair Work Ombudsman has reminded employers about an increase in the minimum wage from the 1st of July.

How to buy the right forklift for your needs 6/25/2015

They lift heavy things, they carry heavy things, and they put heavy things on high shelves. End of story, right? Far from it. Buying a forklift is like buying a suit; if it doesn't ...

3 Warehouse Applications for a Hydraulic Lift Table 6/24/2015

Hydraulic lift platforms, also known as scissor lifts, come in about as many shapes and sizes as beetles.

The Benefits of Embedded Software for Industrial Automation 6/24/2015

I'll have a boot loader with kernels and a side order of systems-on chips, thanks. And go easy on the protocols. It's called embedded software and it's the fast fuel of the future ...

'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 ...

5 Ways Supporting Your Community is Also Good for Business 6/17/2015

Ever heard of 'The Giving Pledge'? It's a charitable challenge laid down by two of the world's richest men, Bill Gates and Warren Buffett.

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.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

How to Choose Between a Pneumatic Conveyor or Mechanical Conveyor 5/26/2015