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The Sydney kiosk that killed off an award-winning restaurant
Few neighbours were aware of Comedor owner Walter Shellshear before he applied to expand his restaurant into a Newtown park last year. Then things turned ugly.
- by Eryk Bagshaw and Bianca Hrovat
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Sex, sleaze and hospitality
Weinstein victims’ lawyer to take on Swillhouse, as hospitality giant deletes apology
One of the world’s top employment barristers will represent former staff and alleged victims of sexual assault as they pursue the company for damages.
- by Eryk Bagshaw and Bianca Hrovat
Opinion
Jobs
Work feeling stale? Try these seven steps for a career refresh
If you’re looking to hit “refresh” on your career, now is the perfect time to take action.
- by Téa Angelos
Opinion
Work therapy
Could my boss actually be a psychopath?
The interpretation of what defines psychopathy is somewhat disputed, but it’s certainly possible your boss could fit the bill.
- by Jonathan Rivett
Opinion
Work/life balance
Is WFH here to stay? This is the year we find out
From “coffee badging” to “hushed hybrid”, working from home is continuing to mature. But what is it growing into?
- by Tim Duggan
Whose food is it anyway? Why share plate are all wrong
When did this insidious trend in restaurants begin, whereby the kitchen, represented by the front of house, dictates the way its customers would like to eat, right down to the order in which the requested meals are served?
- by Victoria Cosford
Opinion
Jobs
This year, think twice when it comes to setting career goals
We tend to see the headlines on goals and career success and conclude the most useful thing to do is to set many goals or advise others to do the same.
- by Jim Bright
Opinion
Work therapy
Should I pretend to worship my boss so I can keep my job?
If you really want to stay, would it be tolerable to accept you’ll never be part of an inner circle filled with sycophants and hollowed people?
- by Jonathan Rivett
Opinion
Workplace culture
How uninvited attendees are plaguing our virtual meetings
The next time you’re in a meeting, take a closer look at the attendees. In addition to Steve from marketing, you might find some new names lurking.
- by Tim Duggan
Struggling to switch on? How to get your work mojo back
Having a few flat weeks after going back to work is normal, but any longer, and it might be time to seek a new job.
- by Emily Chantiri
Opinion
Work therapy
Why was my job application rejected in 10 minutes?
It’s tempting to assume you’ve been rejected by a robot. And in some ways you have, but there’s more at play here.
- by Jonathan Rivett
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