September
AI to redefine the jobs market, displacing some workers: Bullock
The RBA governor says AI is part of a “societal shift” that could require federal government investment in training and education.
August
The ACTU’s four-day work week dream is too good to be true
The studies the union group leans on to justify the idea don’t actually measure productivity. They just ask employees their self-perception of their own work.
ACTU pushes four-day week at productivity roundtable
The union peak body argues the rise of technology and AI means workers should benefit with shorter hours.
April
The one human skill no algorithm can replace
It is adaptability that allows us to recognise the signals of change, adjust to fresh conditions, and apply innovative thinking to new problems.
September 2024
Why becoming a chief of staff is good for your career
Three top executives who took on the role early in their careers say the position was a springboard to far bigger jobs.
March 2023
Four-day week drives surge in productivity
Employers testing four-day weeks on full pay are reporting a boost in productivity, backing proposals for the government to fund a nationwide trial.
December 2022
The team-building secrets this Sydney to Hobart winning CEO swears by
Sydney to Hobart champion John Winning, also the chief executive of his fourth-generation family company, says data is equally important in sport and business.
April 2022
Meet the professionals doing a four-day week without breaking the bank
Keen to work a shorter week? The financial hit might not be as bad as you think.
January 2022
This gadget will get you typing 500 words a minute
A digital device that looks a bit like a tiny dumbbell could revolutionise typing and signal the end of the ubiquitous QWERTY keyboard.
October 2021
How to use Q4 to boost your career in 2022
Workplace experts are urging professionals to take advantage of easing restrictions to rebuild neglected relationships to set themselves up for career success in 2022.
September 2021
Employees can choose where they want to be
Businesses are embarking on a second wave of experimentation to determine which work-from-home policy to adopt once restrictions lift.
April 2021
What Zoom told Atlassian about the future of video meetings
Zoom CEO and founder Eric Yuan said, while on a panel with Atlassian’s Mike Cannon-Brookes, that the company is looking to add features such as sensations of smell and touch.
March 2021
Virtual meetings are reaching a whole new level
Our intrepid reporter comes to you from inside a new virtual-reality collaboration space that can be used to create strange and remarkable worlds.
Zoom shares shoot up as it targets global shift to hybrid working
The company’s COVID boom continues and now the video meeting provider is rolling out new features to enhance collaboration between in-office and remote workers.
December 2020
Escape from the city: the regional remote-working boom
Workers are fleeing big cities as the shift to remote work drives more people to look for a permanent sea or tree change.
July 2020
How to conquer an overloaded inbox
If you're drowning in emails, getting your inbox down to zero may seem like an unattainable goal, but experts say it can be done. Here are some tips.
Nine ways to look more polished on work video calls
Professional stylists offer their tips on how you can easily dress up for video conferences while working from home.
April 2020
Has our design editor created the ultimate home office?
Stephen Todd recounts two decades of exceptional circumstances that have led him to working from home – and the furniture that makes it a breeze.
Top 10 rules for keeping your remote staff sane
COVID-19 has created a quandary for employers who are struggling with how to manage staff from a distance. Here are some golden rules to follow.
March 2020
Virus crisis could be 'watershed moment' for work-from-home
If remote working gets adopted more broadly, it will have ramifications for office space, commute patterns and how people balance their work and personal lives.