Workplace Equipment Feature Articles

<< Previous   |   Next   >>  Page 15 of 38
Soft skills to look for in manufacturing workers
Manufacturing plants need to be well-oiled machines, both on the floor and in administrative offices. Workers need a strong set of technical skills, which generally can be tested ...
Aust firms 'more optimistic' about next 12 months
Australian businesses are confident about their prospects for growth with the majority predicting an increase in turnover in the next twelve months, according to research published ...
Predicting mine collapses
Engineering researchers are investigating ways to better predict the possible collapse of mines, dam embankments and large infrastructure sites.
Advanced manufacturing "critical" to Australia's economic success
Australia's manufacturing sector has been given a significant boost with the announcement that Australia's largest additive manufacturing hub is now 'open for business'.
7 Great Ways to Motivate Your Team
Your team is your most valuable business asset. Keeping them engaged, motivated and satisfied should be your highest priority as a manager. Here are 7 great ways I get the most from ...
New CSIRO head will guide organisation through tough times: govt
There was an air of optimism following the CSIRO's announcement entrepreneur Dr Larry Marshall had been appointed as its new chief executive, with Minister for Industry Ian Macfarlane ...
Australian manufacturing: are we ready for the information age?
Australia needs to play to its strengths and transition from traditional manufacturing into new areas of competitive advantage, a white paper from the CSIRO has suggested.
Services sector drops further in September: Aust PSI
A continued decline in engineering construction and manufacturing activity compounded another mediocre month for the services sector.
Construction growth hits '9-year high'
The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI) increased by 4.1 points to 59.1 in September.
Roundtable to take lead on Aust carbon capture effort
An industry-led Leadership Roundtable will be established for the development of low emissions technologies for fossil fuels, the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) announced on ...
Manufacturing slows further in September: Australian PMI
The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) remained in negative territory in September, slipping 0.8 points to 46.5, indicating a ...
Manufacturing shows "renewed vigour" among SME gains
Australia's SME sector is consolidating the gains of the last 12 months, with one of the highest revenue performances in the last three years and those experiencing revenue declines ...
Industry welcomes Competition Review panel's draft report
"The Australian Industry Group welcomes today's draft report from the Competition Review panel led by Professor Ian Harper," Australian Industry Group Chief Executive Innes Willox ...
Govt's VET reforms 'restoration of apprenticeship brand'
Industry will have a stronger voice in ensuring Australia's workforce is skilled and ready to drive economic growth in the industries of the future, Minister for Industry Ian Macfarlane ...
Australian manufacturers 'equipped' with stronger research ties
Australian businesses now have access to the expertise and experience to build stronger connections between industry and science under the Research Connections stream of the Government's ...
New building and construction guidelines to protect homeowners
The Australian government has introduced a new set of procurement guidelines for the construction and building sector in the aim of protecting householders from faulty materials and ...
Aust Govt puts science at centre of industry collaboration
The Australian Government says science and research are at the centre of industry policy which is focused on lifting Australia's rate of business and research collaboration to deliver ...
Mining tax repeal indicative of ALP "irrelevance"
Industry has thrown its support behind the recent Senate repeal of the mining tax, saying the move was the removal of an "irresponsible barrier" to investment in Australia.
Australian PMI: manufacturing slips back in August
The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) slipped back into negative territory in August, following a short-lived stabilisation in ...
Improving conditions reflect 'steady' construction outlook
Master Builders' latest Survey of Industry Conditions for the June 2014 quarter reveals improved residential and commercial sector conditions despite a third successive downward ...
<< Previous   |   Next   >>  Page 15 of 38

Storefront Feature Articles