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.
At Work
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.
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.
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.
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 to do on your boss’s birthday?
WHAT happens when your 23 year old boss turns 30? Sheryl Sandberg reveals how tech powerhouses at Facebook are never too busy for cupcakes.
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 …
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.
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.
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.
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?
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