Today
Union watchdog investigating CFMEU NSW and SA leadership
The Fair Work Commission has launched investigations into allegations of credit card misuse, unapproved salary increases and the transfer of $4 million in members’ money.
This Month
BHP taken to umpire for ‘bad faith bargaining’ in the Pilbara
Mining unions accuse BHP of cancelling meetings as part of the first union talks for iron ore workers in the Pilbara.
Retaining a company’s culture while accelerating growth
As enterprises grow, they need to be mindful of not putting at risk the essence of what made them an attractive employer to being with.
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Flexibility, pay and modern workspaces are keys for attracting in-demand healthcare employees
Work-life balance is a ‘must-have’ for high-pressure workers in the healthcare sector, according to employee data.
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Where happiness and productivity intersect
Employees are happiest when they find purpose in their work, according to surveys, a state that can lead to improved performance.
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No work beyond 1pm on Fridays for this loose kid
There’s no Friday afternoon slouches at LSKD, because everyone has left the office by 1pm.
Intrepid hands out week-long global holidays
The travel group’s growing workforce get a free trip a year and an extra week off so they can holiday on what would normally be company time.
Cliniko’s 30-hour week a key to its success
The perk means the practice management software company gets ‘really quality hours’ from its team worldwide.
How intelligence and autonomy have given Updoc a recipe for success
The telehealth platform, winner in the Government, Education, Not-for-profit and Health category, has a flexible employee policy in terms of work from home arrangements.
Forget perks and benefits. This is what employees really care about
The things that make a workplace great haven’t really changed that much. The Financial Review BOSS Best Places to Work awards reveal what they are.
Why 1600 grads want to work at Neu
A flatter structure and a focus on culture has put Neu Capital among this year’s Financial Review BOSS Best Places to Work finalists for financial services.
Cultural transformation gives ISPT workers a purpose
The corporate property fund encourages employees to integrate their work commitments into their life, offering greater flexibility.
Loan Market Group in talent ‘sweet spot’
The winner of the Financial Services category has seen new staff attracted to its ‘scale, stability and entrepreneurial vibe’.
Front-footed training a competitive advantage in the trades
Springers Solar is a finalist in the Manufacturing, Consumer Goods and Utilities category for its in-house career development program for apprentices.
New forum for women in facilities builds connections
Female-friendly group environment helps business relationships form naturally, without any hard sell required.
Snack-pack mental health makes staff happy
Near-perfect employee engagement scores and staff who have enhanced skills to manage their mental health fluctuations has proven a winning combination for Fujifilm Australia.
Non-gendered approach to reproductive leave counters unconscious bias
A ‘paradigm-shifting moment’ led Profusion Group to offer health and wellbeing days that go beyond traditional ideas.
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.
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.
Meaningful work is what matters most
Employees are happiest when they feel what they do has purpose and impact – and this helps organisations thrive.
Beyond perks and pay: The expanding role of work in a volatile world
In rapidly changing times, successful organisations will be intentional, strategic and courageous in making difficult yet necessary choices.
Why these companies are Australia’s best places to work in 2025
Management consultancy Empact Group is crowned the 2025 Financial Review BOSS Best Place to Work.
Ruling on leave adds $1m to one business’ costs in a stroke
Employers want legislative changes in response to landmark rulings that mean thousands of businesses have huge backpay bills for portable long service leave.
What the research actually says about WFH
Peter Dutton has ditched his pledge to force public servants back to the office, calling the policy a mistake. So, what do we know about working from home?