Warning for Aussies starting their own business
Aussies looking to be their own bosses are being warned to avoid these costly mistakes if they want succeed. See what experts say.
Careers
Uni grads v straight into work: Who earns the most?
Many young Aussies believe post-school study is no longer essential for career and salary success. See what the data says about who earns more: uni, VET or high school grads.
How risk-averse Aussies are missing out on higher pay
The fear of being the “last in, first out” is holding workers back from seeking more lucrative salaries. But experts have a different view on this.
Returning to work after a baby: How to find a balance
Rising costs of living are compelling new parents to return to work sooner – but experts say there are options to make the move easier.
Get paid before payday: How to do it and why
More Australians are using on-demand pay platforms to access their wages earlier. See how they work and the benefits.
How to boost your salary in three hours
Australians are earning pay rises and promotions off the back of completing tasks that can take just a few hours. Find out what you need to do to increase your salary.
How to earn a $100k salary within three years
Achieving a six-figure salary within a couple of years of working is possible. Here, experts share their advice on how to do it, and the industries to aim for and avoid.
Becoming a tradie ‘nearly impossible’ for many Aussies
Only the rich will soon be able to afford to learn a trade as high training fees and low wages collide, experts warn. See their advice for apprentices struggling to make ends meet.
Getting paid more to work less a ‘double-edged sword’
Earning more money to work fewer hours may sound like the ideal outcome, but experts warn this situation is leaving many Aussie employees in a vulnerable position.
The five Aussie jobs offering the biggest pay rises
Pay rises of almost 30 per cent are up for grabs in a handful of Aussie professions. See the list of jobs with the fastest-growing salaries.
Why Aussies should get paid reproductive health leave
Leave for reproductive health conditions would benefit both women and men, experts say, urging employers to emerge from the “dark ages” on the issue.
Full List: Industries that are most likely to hire you
An employment market slump has led to more competition for fewer jobs – but smart jobseekers can target certain industries to give themselves a better chance of being hired. See the list.
‘Left of field’ jobs paying big bucks
Aussies seeking a pay rise should consider moving into these four careers that are experiencing greater demand and offering lucrative salaries, experts say.
How Aussie workers can avoid wage theft ‘pain’
A shocking number of employers are making payroll errors, leaving their workers unfairly short-changed. Here’s how you can ensure you’re being paid properly.
How your boss can help you ease cost of living pressures
Aussie workers want their bosses to help ease their financial woes. Find out what help you can get from your boss – other than a pay rise.
‘Be smart’: TikTok trend warning for Aussie workers
A surprising new viral video trend had experts warning workers to think before impulsively posting.
Four-day work week: How to convince your boss
Shorter work weeks are “rapidly” becoming a reality in Australia. Here’s how to request an extra day off from your boss – and why it could be beneficial for them, too.
OnlyFans ban: Bosses crack down on ‘risqué’ side hustles
Side hustle policies are being rolled out in workplaces, as hundreds of thousands of Aussies seek second jobs. Find out how to avoid crossing the line.
What to do if you’re paid less than your co-workers
At least half of Australian workers say they’re earning less than colleagues doing the same job. Now, experts reveal the best way to handle the situation.
Shorts, Birks? What’s acceptable to wear to work
Sneakers, singlets and birkenstocks — welcome to the post-pandemic office dress code as experts reveal what outfit choices are OK, and what’s inappropriate.
Career paying $150k ‘straight out of school’
Employers are being forced to offer high wages, even for entry-level roles, for workers trained in a career that’s in demand across several industries.
Work from home: What Aussies want to go back into office
Workers have come to “value their freedom” and the flexibility offered by WFH arrangements – and they don’t intend to give them up easily.
Why more people are working on Australia Day
For many workers Australia Day means a welcomed day off, but an increasing number of staff and businesses are now choosing to work rather than take a public holiday. See why.
Half a million workers needed in ‘critical’ sector
Experts have warned nearly half a million more workers are desperately needed in one sector if Australia wants to avoid increasing rates of homelessness and delays in major infrastructure projects.
Simple reason Aussie jobseekers are going global
Australia has been plagued by widespread skills shortages yet jobseekers are turning to global companies.
New threat for women in Aussie workplaces
Job ads seeking workers with AI skills have surged 20-fold in the past year – but a significant gender training gap is also emerging.
‘Huge opportunity’ in sector creating 25k jobs
Workers from a range of professions will be needed to fill a raft of new job openings forecast for Australia in the coming decades. Find out if you could be eligible.
Working mums face ‘shocking’ discrimination
A shocking number of women are being forced to hide their pregnancies from their workplace out of fear they will be sacked. This is what you need to know.
Real reason Aussie workers are struggling
Australian workers skipping work has rapidly increased and there are fears the numbers will surpass levels recorded during the pandemic. See why.
Jobs with six-figure salaries up for grabs
Several careers that may not be on jobseekers’ radars are experiencing extreme worker shortages in Australia – and offering lucrative salaries.
Growing concern for Aussie job seekers
There are fears that the rising cost of living and housing crisis will cause a new generation of homeless Aussies as people seeking help skyrockets.
‘Just ask them’: Dylan Alcott’s plea to Aussies
Australians with a disability are under pressure to make sacrifices that could be avoided by these changes. See what your workplace can do.
‘Excellent way’ Aussies can boost their salaries
Aussie workers are missing out on higher pay packets because of simple mistakes. This is how you can boost your salary.
Six-figure salary young Aussies ‘need’ to earn
A big paycheck and impressive job title have become increasingly important to young Aussies. Here’s how experts think they can achieve these bold goals.
Job skills in demand sees pay rise for Aussies
Pay rises are being offered to Aussie workers with a particular set of skills that have become increasingly in demand. See if you’re eligible.
The new way to keep Aussie workers from quitting
Companies are rolling out a number of new perks, including special paid time off dubbed “grandternity leave”, in a bid to keep a group of Australians in the workforce. See how you can use it.
Australia’s 20 most in-demand jobs revealed
Most of the nation’s most in-demand occupations require only vocational training, sparking calls for more people to consider choosing TAFE over uni.
‘Alarming’ new gender pay gap figures
Many Aussie companies will soon have to publish their gender pay gap – but there are fears cost of living pressures will keep women in jobs with significant wage inequality.
Revealed: Australia’s highest-paying side hustles
Australians with ‘side hustles’ are raking in an average of $21,400 a year amid the pressure of rising costs. See which tasks are in-demand and give the best return.
The workers set to benefit from skills shortages
In-demand workers in certain industries are set to take advantage of Australia’s impending skills recession to secure huge pay increases. See the list.
Compelling reason to keep working remotely
Australia’s “anywhere workers” are reporting higher incomes, with some reporting that staying away from the office has allowed them to buy a home.
How workplaces could help shape Voice outcome
Workers are increasingly looking to First Nations colleagues to educate them on Aboriginal culture. Here’s how to engage in these conversations respectfully.
How to confidently negotiate a pay rise
Half of Aussie workers believe they’re underpaid, but only a fraction feel comfortable requesting a pay rise as redundancy fears loom.
Online job scams duping Aussies out of millions
Australian job seekers already have lost more than $11.5m to recruitment scams this year. These are “huge red flags” a job posting may be fake.
Best jobs where you can still get paid to WFH
New exclusive insights reveal which generations, cities and industries have returned to workplaces since the pandemic – and who is holding out. See list.
Scary finding about Aussie workers’ stress levels
Australian workers’ mental health risk is at the worst level since the start of the Covid pandemic. See why and when to seek help.
Ways you can reduce your risk of redundancy
With two in five Aussie businesses tipped to axe staff in coming months, experts say workers should prepare for the worst. See how.
How to avoid the need to work longer
More workers are having to put off retiring until well into their 70s. See how you can maximise your savings and avoid working for longer.
Legal right Aussies want at work
Many Australians are feeling the pressure of burnout and are calling for a new legal right in the workplace.
How to get the biggest pay increase
Most Aussie bosses are planning to grow their workforces, new research shows, providing opportunities for those wanting to progress their career and salary.
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