Is this the worst shift change ever?
BEFORE you complain about your commute spare a thought for these guys, who must have the worst shift change ever.
At Work
The best perks in Silicon Valley
BIKES, buses, massages, pools, unlimited sparking water and whopping salaries. The list of the best perks in Silicon Valley is a very long one.
From redundant to riches in two years
LESS than two years ago Jen Bishop lost her job. So she turned her hobby into a new career and now she earns more than ever, travelling the world as her own boss.
The most successful family bands
MAKE no mistake, bands are businesses. Add your family to the equation and it can get messy. Here are some that managed to pull it off, if only for a time.
Mysterious sickness strikes tram drivers
CABLE car drivers in an entire city have called in sick for the third day in a row, but what’s really going on?
Low paid workers $18.70 pw rise
AUSTRALIA’S 1.5 million lowest paid workers will get an $18.70 a week pay rise after a decision by Fair Work Australia.
Military man bites into needle burger
A MAN who had a needle lodged in his small intestine after biting into a burger was told he couldn’t sue because it was all part of the job.
How to nail a first impression
WITH less than one second to get it right, it’s no wonder we get it so wrong. Here’s how to nail a first impression.
The simple key to workplace success
WE WOULD all love a bit more flexibility at work right? Well, here’s the argument to take to your boss about why should work from the beach.
Google’s shock statistics failure
IT BLITZES other companies in virtually every way possible. But new figures reveal Google is flunking in one incredibly important statistic.
The sneaky trick recruiters try to pull
RECRUITERS might ask you for it, but it doesn’t mean it’s a good idea. Here’s the real deal on whether you should send a picture with your job application.
The big change coming to your office
A MOVEMENT is sweeping offices all over the world that could fundamentally change the way you work. Are you ready for it?
The epic life of Aussies on super yachts
CRUISING around the Med earning thousands of tax-free dollars, partying with celebs. Forget working in an English pub, there’s a new job Aussies are flocking to.
The epic life of Aussies on super yachts
CRUISING around the Med earning thousands of tax-free dollars, partying with celebs. Forget working in an English pub, there’s a new job Aussies are flocking to.
Did trackies get this worker fired?
IT’S a sad world when wearing colourful trackies or a sombrero gets you sacked. That’s what one worker alleges happened to him.
What it’s like to be a sex worker
IT might sound fun to Tony Abbott, but what’s it really like for the women who work in the sex industry? A sex worker tells all. 😉
Pot police? FBI to hire stoners
YOU may think the FBI is a straight-laced law enforcement agency, but the organisation is thinking of hiring pot-smoking hackers and programmers.
The weird new trend taking over your office
EVERY office has one. But who are these bizarre people? What are they trying to tell us? Do they need psychological analysis? We investigate.
Macca’s staff in worldwide strike
MCDONALD’S workers across the globe have come together in a day of strikes over low pay and the right to unionise.
The job ad that saw thousands apply
IT SOUNDS like a dream job for plenty of men, with more than 4000 people applying for the $32,000 a year role. What is it they’re all so desperate to do?
The incredibly tough life of illegal miners
28-HOUR shifts, toxic chemicals and crushing machinery are just some of the hazards workers face at illegal mines in Peru. These powerful pictures show their reality.
Is it time you asked for a pay rise?
SHOULD you play hard ball with the boss or just be happy to have a job? A new report shows exactly which skills are in demand across the country.
The truth about working with family
SUPERMODEL Cheyenne Tozzi does it. So does PR guru Roxy Jacenko. Here’s what it’s really like working with family.
Hate your job? You must read this
THESE Aussie boys were in a bad spot, worn down by the daily grind. Then they made a decision to transform their lives.
And you think you’re overworked …
STAFF at the internet giant Amazon are suing the company, claiming they don’t even have enough time to grab a bite to eat for lunch.
HR managers say mums ‘unreasonable’
MORE than a third of HR managers around the country believe mothers are unreasonable in negotiating return-to-work arrangements.
You really want to be a cheerleader?
BEING a cheerleader is not all fun — especially when you’re put on “weight probation” and subject to glamour evaluations, according to a lawsuit taken out against an NFL team.
The surprising secret to billion-dollar success
WHAT’S the one thing billionaire hedge fund founder Ray Dalio credits with his uber-success? You’d be surprised at how easily you could put it into action.
How to stop procrastinating. Right now
UGH. Procrastination is the thief of productivity and passion. Follow these simple steps to maximise your productivity and give yourself more time for life.
Signs your job is taking over your life
THE average person spends six hours every weekend worrying about their job, according to one survey. Here are the signs your job is taking over your life.
Six ways to cope with annoying colleagues
DO YOU work with someone annoying you wish was in another building? Don’t get fired up, use one of these six ways to deal with an exasperating co-worker.
Would you beg like this for a job?
AN ENTERPRISING Aussie student has gone to extraordinary lengths to stand out against the crowd to find himself a casual job.
Workers sacked for eating pies
TWO council cleaners in Queensland who were fired after ducking out to get a pie on a break are now accusing the council of ‘double standards.’
How working for free made this man rich
ADRIAN Hoppel gave up working for a salary two years ago. He reckons he’s not only happier for it, but has more work than ever. Here’s how.
What really happens to your rubbish?
DENIM into dollars and iPhones into ‘woodchippers.’ Here’s the surprising truth about the things you dump and the $500 billion rubbish industry.
How do our winter Olympians actually earn money?
SPORTS in the Winter Olympics don’t always guarantee lucrative sponsorship deals for their athletes. In fact, many members of our Sochi team have to work regular jobs.
Shark cull fisherman’s salary a whopper
DETAILS have been released of the salary of the fisherman contracted to catch and kill sharks off WA’s coast. Let’s just say he landed the big one.
The simple gestures that could change your life
THE trick to appearing more intelligent and powerful could be in the palm of your hand. That’s according to two artists who made a surprising discovery.
Bad bosses: Blasted for being late in a hurricane
JULIANA was treated so badly at her company she moved to another continent. You won’t believe what some Aussies have to put up with.
The fraud squad: Rich, charming and criminal
THEY talked their way into plum jobs and had millions at their disposal. But these men went from kingpins to jail cells when it all came tumbling down.
The woman behind the world’s hottest blog
SHE started as a humble illustrator. Now Garance Doré is one of the world’s most read bloggers and half of fashion’s power couple. Read her story.
Do you need to break up with your job?
JUST like a suffocating partner in a relationship off the boil, your job can leave with you the same emotional scars. Here are three signs that you need to dump your job.
‘I quit my high-paying job and reclaimed my soul’
FLOGGED in a finance job, Amy Ta quit her lucrative career to start her own business on New Year’s Day. Then her life took an unexpected turn. Here’s her incredible story.
The incredible tunnels on the US-Mexico border
THE US-Mexico border is littered with an incredible network of tunnels used to transport drugs, guns and people. Here’s how the US border patrol is fighting the war.
The devices that will change how we live
HE SCOURS the globe for new gadgets as the “world’s most expensive tyre kicker”. Here’s how Telstra’s technology boss thinks we’ll be living and working in the future.
My strange months working at Lululemon
MARY Mann was thrilled to get a job as a Lululemon ‘educator.’ But after months of yoga and extreme diets a bloody murder took place inside the company.
The boss who publicly shames his staff
YOU do not want to be in trouble with this police chief. If you stuff around he has no regrets about publicly flaying you. Thanks, boss!
Lap dancers ‘kidnap’ their nightclub boss
THREE lap dancers allegedly kidnapped their nightclub owner boss after he refused to pay them because they “broke the rules” by taking off their clothes.
Email: You’re doing it wrong
IF you’re reading this you’re tired, overworked and seeking distraction. These are symptoms of email stress – so how is your inbox slowly killing you?
Is this the best work perk ever?
SANDWICHED into a crowded train carriage? One company has provided the best perk ever, 83 foot catamarans to ferry their workers in style.
Original URL: https://www.couriermail.com.au/business/work/at-work/page/98