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The surprising truth about getting a pay rise in Australia

Putting in 60-hour weeks won’t get you that pay rise — here’s what Australia’s top recruiters say actually works.

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How Aussies can earn up to $13,000 more at work

A severe skills shortage in one important area is driving demand as companies scramble to fill one million roles by 2030.

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Shock reason why Aussies are getting rejected on jobs

Aussie job seekers are being knocked back for an unexpected reason, with new research revealing exactly what is costing you the role you want. See how to avoid it.

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More Australians are feeling unsafe at work as customer aggression spreads beyond shops and cafes — with frontline staff being harassed, assaulted, followed after shifts, and even threatened with knives.

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‘Assaulted, stabbed’: Violence towards Aussie workers soars

A shocking report has uncovered a surge in violence against workers — with staff being punched, stalked and even stabbed as assaults spill beyond retail and hospitality.

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Young Aussies, long seen as digital natives, are the least likely to use artificial intelligence at work — with many fearing it could cost them their jobs.

Young Aussie workers fear AI job threat

They grew up with tech at their fingertips — but Gen Z workers are steering clear of AI at work, amid rising fears it could cost them their jobs. Here’s what experts have to say.

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Lawyer Nakita Rose said being paid in accordance with her skills and experience was integral to feeling appreciated at leading law firm Gadens, where she started in a graduate position five years ago.

‘We deserve more’: Fed-up Aussie workers demand pay rise

More than half of Aussie workers say they’re underpaid for the skills and workload they bring — with many calling for a raise. Here’s how to boost your salary by thousands.

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Aussie workers call for pay transparency in job ads

Most Australians are refusing to apply for roles that don’t include a salary range — sparking fresh calls to make pay transparency a legal requirement.

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‘Career kill’: Workplace menopause silence is costing women

Menopause is derailing thousands of Aussie women’s careers, as experts warn silence in the workplace is doing more harm than good.

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Artificial intelligence can now communicate better than most humans, increasing fears among workers that the technology will lead to significant job losses.

Human-like AI chat fuels job fears for Aussie workers

ChatGPT and other AI tools are now better at talking like humans — and it’s fuelling fears that thousands of Aussie jobs could be on the line. See how you’re affected

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Aussies turn to ‘poly-employment’ to fight cost of living

As the cost-of-living crisis bites harder, Australians are juggling multiple jobs — some as many as eight — just to stay afloat. But experts warn the hustle comes at a cost.

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Listing salary on resumes? Experts warn it could backfire

More jobseekers are listing their salary upfront to avoid lowball offers — but could naming your price cost you the job? See what experts say.

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High-paying jobs that don’t require a uni degree

Employers are increasingly ditching degrees as prerequisites to jobs – including some paying almost $100,000. Find out the surprise roles you don’t need to go to uni to get.

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‘Like a bomb going off’: How to talk politics at work

The federal election, US President and Gaza conflict are among the hot-button issues to tread carefully around in the office. Experts weigh in on how colleagues can discuss them respectfully.

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Revealed: The best months to look for a new job

Advertised jobs are tipped to spike soon. Find out how to make the most of the best times of the year to hunt for a new role, and the peak months for certain industries.

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