New research by Australian academics proves what many subcontractors have assumed for years: contract workers have a different experience to their permanent counterparts and it could be putting them in danger. Griffith University Safety Science Innovation Lab head, Dr Drew Rae, says that safety is a serious issue for subcontractors. “They lack the social, structural …
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Dealing with the complexity of human experience every day comes with risk. Since 2010, volatility in the retail industry has increased by 250 percent reflecting just how dynamic and unpredictable the industry is, with problems stemming from the external environment as well as the day-to-day functioning of retail stores. Following these 5 tips can help …
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The image of a bunch of tradies standing around on a construction site doing yoga poses is an unlikely one, to say the least. But that’s what one Canberra-based organisation is encouraging. Set up in 2016, the Healthy Tradie Project works with Australian companies to introduce mindfulness, yoga sessions and food advice to workers, and …
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In June 2017, US rock climber Alex Honnold scaled the legendary 900-metre El Capitan cliff in Yosemite National Park, the first person to do so ‘free solo’, that is, alone and without ropes or safety gear. Even a quick look at the footage is terrifying: Honnold is hundreds of metres above the ground, inching himself …
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Managing shrinkage is a global challenge for retailers—and it’s impacting their bottom line. The Australian Retail Association says retail theft costs the industry up to $9.3 billion annually—that’s 3 per cent of total turnover. Elsewhere, the Global Retail Theft Barometer estimates that in Australia shoplifting is to blame for 39 per cent of stock loss, …
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Companies and individuals have until the end of September to submit their arguments about proposed changes to Occupational Health and Safety reporting rules. Released in July, the proposed changes would mean companies will no longer be required to hand over detailed information on employee incidents to the government. The OSHA rule in question was introduced …
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Maintaining quality and safety across multiple store locations is challenging at the best of times. But during the busy holiday sales season, when things go into overdrive and the chance of injury increases, how do you ensure every employee is following correct procedure? When a Wal-Mart employee lost his life on Black Friday in New …
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Tech that anticipates what you want is everywhere. Machine learning enables smart software and apps to suggest things that will interest you most—from music to movies to holiday destinations—and streamline your experience at work. Imagine if that same technology could anticipate problems and prevent them. Deep learning makes that possible. The data that’s used to …
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Order coffee through your smartphone, virtually try on clothes standing in front of a smart mirror, grocery shop without having to scan goods or pay at a register—these futuristic possibilities are already here and will soon be shaping the way people shop. These options are a reality on a small scale now and as companies …
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Ever sent a text that doesn’t make sense because your phone has changed a word? Everyone’s done it. “Autocorrect!” we exclaim when it happens. “So frustrating!” Have you noticed, though, that eventually your autocorrect starts to know what you’re typing before you’re halfway through a word? And it stops correcting to “Duck” every time you …
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