Cyber security has become big news – and with good reason. So what are the key foundational areas that business leaders need to seriously consider to avoid becoming the next weakest link in their supply chain? Business leaders are being…
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Australia’s National Innovation and Science Agenda recognises that innovation and science are critical for Australia to deliver new sources of growth, maintain high-wage jobs and seize the next wave of economic prosperity. We know that innovation is about new and…
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The Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Dinner was held in Melbourne last week and a number of Victorian Ai Group members were acclaimed for their manufacturing performance and pedigree. Longstanding member, Sutton Tools, was awarded the Victorian Manufacturer of the…
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Do you employ skilled people in your business? If so, your views will be a valuable part of the Industry Reference Committees (IRC) review. The Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) is reviewing the structure and membership of Industry Reference…
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The Federal Government has released the report of its review into the R&D Tax Incentive, which recommends cuts in some parts and boosts in others, and is seeking industry feedback before making final decisions. The recommendations include: adding a new…
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I’ve been ruminating on this Blog post for some time. But only now have I been afforded a brief window of opportunity in which to realise its potential. Right now, the boss is out of the office. She’s lying on…
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It’s hard to think of anything less innovative than the use of the word ‘innovation’. Way back in 2008, I had one of those “ah, yes!” moments when I read a Blog suggesting that the word be retired, so meaningless…
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Employers have been reporting that higher education graduates are not work ready and often lack fundamental employability skills. Those taking part in Ai Group’s Workforce Development Needs Surveys have expressed higher levels of dissatisfaction in the areas of self-management, problem solving and teamwork….
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There can be many distractions and a lot of tasks to juggle in the modern workplace. But should those who define themselves as ‘multi-taskers’ be praised or performance-managed? It’s been a busy time in the Ai Group Communications team of…
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The Defence White Paper 2016, released on 25 February this year, along with the accompanying Defence Industry Policy Statement (DIPS), recognised defence industry as a Fundamental Input to Capability (FIC) for the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Lockheed Martin Australia, in…
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