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.
At Work
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.
Crumby conditions for bakery staff
MORE than 200 Victorian bakery workers have been short-changed on their dough or were working under crumby conditions, an investigation has found.
The weirdest drug busts of 2014
COCAINE in cookies, meth in cheese, opium hidden in bars of soap — drug smugglers have become increasingly creative in recent years.
Boss offers employee boob job
WHAT a class act. The CEO of a restaurant has come under fire for offering to pay for an employee’s boob job.
These legends run the country while you’re relaxing
WHILE you’re gorging on amazing food and spending time with family, many Australians are at work. Who’s keeping the country running?
Coca-Cola’s best idea so far?
COCA-COLA has given its employees the ultimate work perk, and we’re all jealous. Actually, strictly speaking, it’s taken something away.
Meet the best train station guy in Australia
IN A year of awful news, here’s a beautiful Christmas tale about the most helpful Aussie train station worker ever. You won’t believe the lengths he goes to.
What Apple doesn’t want you to know
APPLE may make the shiniest and most desirable tech gadgets but, sometimes, that comes with a price.
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.
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.
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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?
Should you choose your own title?
WOULD you be happier at work if you were allowed to choose your own job title? Strangely enough, the science says ‘yes’. Why?
Interns’ most catastrophic mistakes
SO, YOU think you made some embarrassing errors when you were an intern? That’s nothing compared to these monumental stuff-ups.
Here’s why you’re not productive
TECHNOLOGY in the workplace is a double-edged sword. Should we be allowed to nip off to the loo for a quick game of Angry Birds?
Police officers turned pizza delivery men
THESE very considerate cops did a top-notch job making sure a pizza lover wouldn’t go without his dinner. Just another day on the force.
Who’s now in demand with employers
THEY’VE been unfairly discriminated against by employers in the past, but it seems members of this demographic are now in hot demand.
Why you shouldn’t be ashamed of procrastinating
WHAT you know about procrastination is all wrong. Next time someone gives you a bollocking for dilly-dallying, hit them back with this list.
Not talking to your colleagues is holding you back
IF YOU’VE been hiding in your own cubicle, it’s time to step out. Otherwise, you run the risk of being left behind in the workplace.
Why the person next to you is awesome
FINALLY, a good news story about work. With all the doom and drama out there, it’s nice to know there’s a great reason to go to work every day.
How to spot the workplace bully
JUST about every office has one. That person who makes life around the office challenging, toxic, or even downright frustrating. Can you spot the bully?
You should quit your dead-end job
UGH, it’s Monday, you’re lying in bed wondering where the heck the Saturday went. It doesn’t help that hate your job. Here’s what you need to do about it.
Silly perks for young workers
TABLE tennis, video games, bean bags. No, it’s not the local youth centre — this is what it takes to keep gen Y happy at work. But is it healthy?
Australia’s best place to work
IS THIS Australia’s best place to work? It’s got pool tables, ping pong, beer on tap, and even a ‘Mood App’ to keep track of employees’ emotions.
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