‘Good luck with your no job life’
IN what is probably the shortest amount of time it has taken anyone to get fired, this girl’s tweet got her sacked before she even started.
At Work
How zombies will help workplace harmony
THOSE lumbering, undead zombies could be the key to getting along in the workplace. Seriously.
How to avoid poisonous people
WHAT is the difference between a relationship being hard and a relationship just being downright unhealthy?
Sex romp scandal raises huge question
SO, two office workers decide to cavort after hours, and get caught on camera. The whole world knows about it. And still, they don’t get the sack.
The future of work is … mind control?
WHAT will the workplace look like in 2040? Imagine working remotely via hologram, commuting by jetpack, or even controlling your office with your mind.
Office workers implanted with microchips
THE future is now. One office block in Sweden has implanted microchips in the hands of employees, in what could be the beginning of the end for swipe cards.
Thousands raised for super-commuter
MORE than $290,000 has been raised for the dedicated factory worker who has been walking a total of 33 kilometres to work for a decade.
This man walks 33km to work every day
WHAT this man does to get to work will mean you can never complain about your commute ever again. Because his is far worse.
Change is coming for ‘exploited’ Aussies
A WHOLE group of Australians are ‘exploited’ every day for their hard work. But a landmark decision could see that all change.
The creepiest jobs in Australia
WHAT’S the creepiest thing you’ve ever had to do at work? Clean the leftovers out the office fridge? At least you’ve never picked maggots out of a dead body.
How to get work done from home
WORKING from home may seem cool, but it can be challenging to do right. These four tips will turn the laziest slacker into a productive worker.
You can now rent a puppy for 15 adorable minutes
OFFICE pets are so supposed to do wonders for morale, stress levels and employee health. And now you can rent a puppy for 15 minutes at a time. Seriously cute.
How to deal with your bad boss
CAN’T stand your horrible boss? Wish you could tell them exactly what you think of them? Here’s how you can make yourself feel better.
‘Get the ghetto out of the store’
MACCA’S is facing a discrimination lawsuit after a franchisee fired 15 black employees, amid allegations of “rampant racial and sexual harassment”.
Backpacker ‘paid $1.35 an hour’
A SMALL-BUSINESS owner has strongly hit back at claims he paid a young Italian backpacker less than $2 an hour for four weeks’ work.
This is the future of work in Australia
MORE than two thirds of Australians are now using this new strategy to make extra cash. It’s a way to earn money that ‘didn’t exist’ two years ago.
‘People would say I’m an a**hole’
PEJMAN Ghadimi has never been a nice guy, and he likes it that way. He reckons that, to be successful, you shouldn’t be nice either. Is he right?
Body language mistakes you’re making at work
YOU might be saying the right stuff and doing good work, but that doesn’t mean you’ll get ahead. Your body language may be jeopardising your whole career.
Doogie Howser wowser at gynaecologist
A TEEN posing as a doctor fooled hospital workers for a month before he was caught, even sitting in on an obstetrics exam.
Man robs co-worker, then shows up to work
WOW. Talk about dedicated to your job. A man is accused of robbing his colleague at gunpoint, but then shows up in time for his next shift.
Work a lot, drink a lot?
IF YOU’RE always working late and drinking to distract, it could be taking a toll on your health in more ways than you realise.
‘This isn’t algebra, folks; it’s dog walking’
AN IVY League grad has posted a searingly funny, and seemingly genuine ad on Craigslist promising to make people’s dogs “happier than a Mormon on his honeymoon”.
Really dumb things young workers do
“HE WAS drinking wine and uploading his penis photos to our company Dropbox in the name of ‘needing more storage space for Grindr’.”
Mystery man leaves $2000 tip
A MYSTERIOUS do-gooder is travelling around leaving massive tips on restaurant bills — and it’s all in the name of Jesus.
‘Think I just hit a cyclist. But I’m late for work’
HE said it was just a joke, but a stockbroker’s tweet about running over a cyclist has left him jobless and in trouble with the law.
Minimalism – Can it transform your workday?
SLEEK, uncluttered workplaces are the buzz around town right now, with mobile workstations and standing desks becoming the norm. Can this trend help transform your workday?
Here’s what not to do on your last day of work
It was her last day on the job and this tour guide decided to unleash a shocking racist tirade. WARNING: STRONG LANGUAGE
Are you being bullied at work?
JUST because no one complains doesn’t mean it’s not happening. Most victims of workplace bullying suffer silently — but the reason isn’t what you might think.
Australia’s most dangerous jobs
THERE are a lot of creepy crawlies that can kill you in Australia, but something much more common than a spider bite is most likely to get you in the end.
Ebola screeners wanted — for $22/h
JFK Airport is looking for brave workers to get up close and personal with potential Ebola patients — for a measly $22 an hour.
Dude, where’s my desk?
A DESIGN studio in the Netherlands has found an imaginative way to encourage its employees to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Facebook, Apple pay staff in eggs
FREE lunches, dry cleaning, massages — frozen eggs? Facebook and Apple will now give up to $23,000 to employees for infertility treatments.
Mums doing their homework
MOTHERS who work at home are connecting online to help others do the same, sharing tips on time management and posting flexible job ads.
The surprising side of FIFO life
SHE used to be a model – now Shana’s making bigger bucks as a miner. And she’s not the only Aussie chasing gold in the west.
Why your bus stop ads reflect your hip pocket
EVER wondered whether your suburb is well-off or disadvantaged? There’s a simple test you can use to find the answer as you head home from work this evening.
How 33 men survived being buried alive
FOR 69 days the world watched 33 men trapped underground. Now they’ve revealed what really happened, and how close they came to eating each other.
14 people who quit their jobs in style
SOMETIMES a simple resignation letter isn’t enough. These people went above and beyond to really have the last word with their boss.
CEO slammed for sexist pay advice
MICROSOFT’S CEO admits he was “completely wrong” for advising women at a conference not to ask for pay rises — and reveals he will speak at the same event next year.
Not-so-cool ‘cool’ office exposed
SEXUAL harassment, bullying, and having to constantly tell the boss why you love working there — what it’s like inside one so-called ‘cool’ company.
The secret medical social network
YOUR doctor may be sharing pictures of your medical issues online amid major concerns about patient privacy. Here’s what to watch for. Warning: Confronting images
Our most stressful professions
THINK you’ve got it tough? Spare a thought for these guys. New research has revealed the professions with the highest levels of stress in Australia.
Waitresses suffering abuse for tips
A NEW report has revealed the shocking level of sexual harassment experienced by women working in the service industry.
Boss publicly slams former worker
A FORMER Reddit employee hosted his own ‘Ask Me Anything’ session on the site after being sacked. Then the boss jumped in to explain the real reason.
Are you a workaholic? Take this test
WORKAHOLISM is real and it can cause serious health issues. You could be overdoing it without even realising. Take this test to find out.
Cracking down on after-hours email
CHECKING emails after work hours is so bad for your psychological state that one country is considering banning it altogether.
Meet the world’s funniest police force
IT’S not what you’d expect from cops. One major police department has gained a massive following for an Instagram account filled with all kinds of surprising pictures.
Are we working longer than our ancestors?
OUR ancestors did backbreaking work for hours and hours every day. But are we working even harder?
Why we hate networking
A NEW study has revealed that your hunch about this annoying work practice is right. Our discomfort is more primal than you may think.
Postman hoards 1.1 tonnes of mail
WELL this explains those missing letters. A postman is accused of hoarding more than a tonne of mail in his home, car and office, some of it up to a decade old.
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How much time do we spend commuting every year?
AUSTRALIANS are spending more and more time every day on the work commute. How much does it add up to every year?
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