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Hannah Tattersall

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Yawning on a Tuesday? It might be a sign you have burnout

Research has found that burnout rates jumped 48 per cent in the first quarter of this year compared with the last quarter of 2024.

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How to deal with a difficult manager

LinkedIn is packed with short courses for workers to complete during their lunch break. But can you really learn anything constructive in an hour or less? I did four courses at lunchtime. This is what I learnt.

April

Some workers are taking advantage of working from home on a Friday, and heading to the beach.

The truth about work-from-home Friday

Many employers are demanding workers head back to the office. But others say flexible workers are healthier and more efficient.

Cristina and Chris Reid with children Xavier, 8, and Tyler 5.

Work from home or bring home to work? New trend brings ‘day of relief’

More companies are offering staff the option to bring their children into the office during the school holidays, saving them money and, in some cases, their sanity.

Women have to be prepared to promote themselves: Bullock

Embracing opportunities, taking sideways moves and working with encouraging leaders have been key to the Reserve Bank governor’s success.

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Former stockbroker Ross Dawson hosts a video course on LinkedIn for business leaders wanting to learn about GenAI.

Which AI course should I do?

When it comes to learning about generative AI, there are many options for upskilling. What’s the best course for business leaders and board directors?

Justin Fox has committed to running 1000km -- roughly 20km a week – while raising money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

I found purpose in my job once I tried this

Professional services firm HPX runs an employee incentive program encouraging staff to learn new skills and do an activity outside their comfort zone.

Kearney ANZ managing partner Adam Dixon.

How the Japanese concept of Ikigai helped engage a workplace

Kearney has earned a spot as a finalist in the Consulting category, for encouraging staff to find a reason for being or a purpose in life.

Robin Barbieri, Craig Wright and Patrick Flanagan.

Can you take an extended career break and not hurt your career?

More employees are seeking time out of the office to travel, upskill – or find out who they are outside work.

Gen Z doesn’t do water cooler chat. Here’s what bosses should do

They’re bold, technical and eager to progress, but Gen Z might need their hands holding in one area.

Dulani Van den Broek began skateboarding during the pandemic.

How skateboarding helps this director switch off

Dulani Van den Broek, director, engineering and asset management at KPMG in Perth, never misses a skate class, which has taught her that it’s okay to fall.

Murray Watt said Labor’s non-compete ban could extend to finance and IT workers who make more than $175,000 when including bonuses.

Non-compete ban may free big earners in tech and finance

Labor’s new rules could extend to white-collar workers who make more than $175,000 when including bonuses.

March

Ian Cragg for a story on Non-compete clauses in employment contracts.

Ian left to start his own business. Then the legal letter arrived

Most workers forced to sign egregious work contracts are excited about Labor’s ban on anti-competition clauses – but not all.

Dylan Neenan became the head of AI at strategic analytics firm Finity Story two years ago.

The hottest new C-suite position is head of AI

Boards and leadership teams are scrambling to hire someone who speaks the language of artificial intelligence.

Shemara Wikramanayake, CEO of Macquarie Group, Lisa Annese, CEO of CEW, Vicki Brady, CEO of Telstra, and Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz, president of Chief Executive Women, at the CEW 40th Anniversary dinner in Sydney.

Wikramanayake: Diversity is not woke, it’s smart business

Corporate leaders shared stories of success and failure at a dinner honouring the 40th anniversary of Chief Executive Women.

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Lauren Joyce was promoted to a bigger role at ARN following a leadership course she completed at Harvard University.

What I learnt at Harvard: women leaders sharpen their skills

Recipients of the Maureen Kerridge AM Scholarship, offered by Chief Executive Women, are learning valuable leadership skills at universities abroad.

Joel Cahill works part time and is primary carer to his two children.

Meet the stay-at-home dads whose wives are killing it at work

Outside parental leave, few men become the primary carer for school-age children. But these fathers have, allowing their partners to continue their careers.

Yasmine Amani is a senior leader in the payments and fintech industry.

The four actor ‘tricks’ giving executives more confidence

A university course run by actors is teaching executives how to communicate with a rock-star presence.

Mia Klitsas, Moxie.

Why this CEO saves creative work for after her period

When Mia Klitsas founded Moxie period care 20 years ago, talking about periods was taboo. Now it’s all over TikTok.

February

Domestic violence rife among students

A new report shows domestic violence is widespread among women in their late teens and early twenties.

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