Child sex abuse ‘not work related’
A PUBLIC servant who argued his conviction for child sexual abuse was “not work related” has had his unfair dismissal claim thrown out.
At Work
Your first world problems pale in comparison
HEARTBREAKING images show the daily struggle of living in extreme poverty in the world’s most deprived regions.
‘Toxic police culture’ swept under the carpet
TAUNTED, sexually harassed, and driven to mental breakdown. A former police officer tells what it’s really like for women in the force.
Pot smoker sues for discrimination
WELL, this is a different kind of alleged discrimination. A woman is suing a company for not hiring her because she’s a pot smoker.
‘Green is blue’: The clients from hell
FORGET horrible bosses, it’s the demanding client with no idea what you do who’ll really make your life miserable, according to an eye-opening blog.
‘My supervisor’s name is go f*** yourself’
ALL he wanted was light sauce, not white sauce. One customer was on the unfortunate end of bad customer service when he rang Domino’s to complain about his order.
The glamorous job no one wants
IT’S always been billed as a super glamorous job — hobnobbing with mega stars and power players. But people are increasingly abandoning the shiny life.
Cigarette company bans smoking
WITH cigarettes being pushed into oblivion, one company was determined to buck the trend, allowing staff to light up in the lift and at their desks … but that’s all about to change.
Lara Logan quarantined after Ebola report
SHE made global headlines after suffering a brutal assault in Egypt’s Tahrir Square, now Lara Logan is trapped in a 21-day quarantine after reporting on the deadly Ebola virus.
Things you need to know by 25
THE dreaded quarter-life crisis is very real. Here are 25 things you need to know, according to one guy who thinks he’s figured it out.
The toughest gig in Silicon Valley
RUNS every morning, workshops all day and dorm beds at night. Welcome to Blackbox. One Aussie takes us inside Silicon Valley’s exclusive bootcamp .
The wage war Tony Abbott just can’t win
OPINION: The Abbott Government has picked a wages fight with the military it will not win. Instead it will only end up backfiring, big time.
’Macho’ attitudes put FIFO workers at risk
FIFO workers’ mental health are being put at risk by a “toughen up princess” attitude at mines.
Man told to work for nothing
AN electronics worker was ordered by a UK Government department to work for a company for six months without pay. He refused.
How to get on BRW’s Young Rich List
SO YOU want to strike it rich and join the elite of Australia’s young guns? Dave Greiner, third on this year’s list, explains how it’s done.
Never diss your billionaire boss
THIS is how you get yourself fired from a lucrative CEO job. Fratboy antics probably won’t impress your powerful billionaire boss.
Shift work is killing your brain
SHIFT workers, we have some bad news for you. The disruption to your internal clock could be causing long-term decline in brain function.
Office politics: Why can’t we all just get along?
EVERY workplace is a microcosm of different personality types trying to coexist in one space. So how can we all get along?
What Australians gossip about at work
WE SPEND a lot of time at work every week so it’s no surprise we share quite a bit with our colleagues. But what are we gossiping about and how much chat is too much?
‘Why I left my $254,895 a year job at Microsoft’
A $254,895 a year job with good benefits and career prospects. So why did Adam Herscher walk away from it all?
Mistakes make you stronger and smarter
UH OH. That screw-up you’re desperately trying to hide? Don’t worry about it. Mistakes can be your new best friend.
Bosses move to sack the SMS, email sickie
IT’S a sure-fire way to #annoytheboss. Tapping a text message or email to throw a sickie is raising not only the hackles of employers but their suspicions.
The one thing Julie left out of her big speech
JULIE Bishop doesn’t think she’s at a disadvantage because she’s a woman, and doesn’t acknowledge the glass ceiling. But she’s missing a very obvious point.
I, robot… you, replaced
IF YOU think we’re still years away from robots replacing you in your job, think again. A chain store has already started to roll out robot employees.
Is this proof Gen Y is better than everyone?
GENERATION Y cops a lot of criticism, but the youngsters among us aren’t without any redeeming qualities. This one might surprise you.
Six ways to be superstar at work
ARE you tired of constantly being overlooked at work? Try these six killer tips to help you stand out and be a superstar.
Smart, educated and unemployed
PRUE Hawkins has a law degree but few employment prospects. She also has Brittle Bone Disease but the government refuses to pay her disability welfare.
Six signs your job is holding you back
LET’S face it: we all need money. But if any of these signs sound familiar, your job could be doing more harm than good to your future career.
The two words that could net you a promotion
HAVE you been eyeing off that promotion? You could be overlooking a simple key to getting ahead at work.
You fired someone over that?!
THEY say good help is hard to find — apparently it’s true. Employers have shared some of the craziest things their staff thought they could get away with.
Want a great day at work?
DO YOURSELF a favour. Do these four easy things before 10am and you’ll have a happier day at work.
The perfect desk set-up
LESS clutter, more pictures, no pictures. There are so many rules when it comes to your desk. Here’s the definitive guide to getting the most of our workspace.
Fake Myer exec charged with fraud
A MAN who tricked Myer into hiring him with an allegedly fake CV has been charged with fraud by the Victorian police.
Workers high on drugs on the job
ALMOST one in 10 Australian workers has been to work still feeling the effects of drug use, according to a new poll – and it’s taking a heavy toll on productivity.
The secret to work life balance
WE’VE all taken a bad day out on someone we love, but there are some simple tricks that can help restore that elusive sense of work/life balance.
Could you spot a psychopath at work?
WE’VE all had moments when our colleagues have driven us crazy. But rather than just having a bad day, could they be psychopaths?
Complain about your job for $200/hr
STRESSED out? Overwhelmed? Hate your boss? A new national telephone hotline will listen to your work complaints – for almost $4 a minute.
Things to consider before taking a job
WAIT! You might be dying to get out of your current job but before you say yes to a new one, give these five crucial areas some proper thought.
Why you can’t trust your co-workers
YOU might go for drinks each week but your colleagues are a bunch of double-crossers who would stab you in the back.
Is this the ultimate dream job?
IMAGINE getting paid to watch TV from home whenever you want. Yes, this is happening.
Mistakes you’re making in your review
THE middle of the year means that dreaded chat with your boss. But if you want pay rises and promotions it’s best to avoid these rookie mistakes.
The woman who criminals fear
SHE’S the ice cool lawyer with a photographic memory who has worked with serial killers and billion-dollar fraudsters.
Confessions of a maximum-security prison guard
SHE gave up her corporate job for a male maximum security prison. As the Victorian government looks for 750 new prison officers, here’s what it’s really like on the inside.
Sacked for giving away a muffin
A MAN has been sacked from a company, which made $37.1 million profit, for giving away a muffin to whom he thought was a homeless man.
You must be nuts to do this job
Pilot Billie Flynn straps himself into an untested plane, hoping against hope it’s not going to crash. Do you have to be insane to do this job?
Embarrassing first day for intern
OK. It’s your first day of your big dream job. The eyes of the world are on you. Whatever you do, don’t stuff up….ooh….I feel woozy.
Man who fooled Myer with dodgy CV
THE recruitment agency behind Myer’s embarrassing executive sacking says ‘detailed’ checks were made on Andrew Flanagan, and it plans to contact police.
Confessions from Apple’s Genius Bar
EXCLUSIVE: They’re the blue-shirted ‘geniuses’ who fix all your tech problems. But what’s it really like behind the scenes? Apple has let us in for the first time to find out.
What’s it really like to be a FIFO worker?
THE salaries are well into six-figures, often for jobs that don’t require tertiary qualifications. But there’s a dark side to life as a fly-in fly-out worker.
Chucking a World Cup sickie?
ARE you planning on some World Cup sickies to accommodate the wee-hours games? It might not be such a good idea …
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