Revealed: Australia’s highest-paying side hustles
Australians with ‘side hustles’ are raking in an average of $21,400 a year amid the pressure of rising costs. See which tasks are in-demand and give the best return.
Careers
The workers set to benefit from skills shortages
In-demand workers in certain industries are set to take advantage of Australia’s impending skills recession to secure huge pay increases. See the list.
Compelling reason to keep working remotely
Australia’s “anywhere workers” are reporting higher incomes, with some reporting that staying away from the office has allowed them to buy a home.
How workplaces could help shape Voice outcome
Workers are increasingly looking to First Nations colleagues to educate them on Aboriginal culture. Here’s how to engage in these conversations respectfully.
How to confidently negotiate a pay rise
Half of Aussie workers believe they’re underpaid, but only a fraction feel comfortable requesting a pay rise as redundancy fears loom.
Online job scams duping Aussies out of millions
Australian job seekers already have lost more than $11.5m to recruitment scams this year. These are “huge red flags” a job posting may be fake.
Best jobs where you can still get paid to WFH
New exclusive insights reveal which generations, cities and industries have returned to workplaces since the pandemic – and who is holding out. See list.
Scary finding about Aussie workers’ stress levels
Australian workers’ mental health risk is at the worst level since the start of the Covid pandemic. See why and when to seek help.
Ways you can reduce your risk of redundancy
With two in five Aussie businesses tipped to axe staff in coming months, experts say workers should prepare for the worst. See how.
How to avoid the need to work longer
More workers are having to put off retiring until well into their 70s. See how you can maximise your savings and avoid working for longer.
Legal right Aussies want at work
Many Australians are feeling the pressure of burnout and are calling for a new legal right in the workplace.
How to get the biggest pay increase
Most Aussie bosses are planning to grow their workforces, new research shows, providing opportunities for those wanting to progress their career and salary.
How to ensure you’re getting paid for doing extra work
Four in five employers have given their staff extra duties, but almost half aren’t increasing salaries accordingly. Here’s what to do if this happens to you.
Shift to four-day work week at full pay ‘inevitable’
Most Australians expect a shorter work week to become a reality. See how to broach the subject with your boss, and keep your full pay.
New trend helping burnt out workers
A shift among workers is making for a healthier workplace culture – but experts warn only certain people can pull it off.
Why Aussies are leaving their jobs to help others
More Aussies are motivated by a desire to help others in a more fulfilling, high stakes career.
Higher salaries promised for six vital roles
Wages rises are being offered for roles that Australia desperately needs to be filled. See what the jobs are.
Sad reason Aussie tradies are missing out on $4000 a year
Electricians and builders are among Aussie tradies most likely to miss out on thousands of dollars a year because of one simple reason.
Should you use ChatGPT to get your next job?
Increasing numbers of jobseekers are using ChatGPT to apply for positions. Here’s what to consider when enlisting AI to help you find work.
Skill that will help jobseekers ‘push ahead’ of others
In the market for a new job? A particular skill will give you an advantage over others and could end up saving a co-worker’s life.
Work perks to help cash-strapped Aussies
With employers also feeling the pressure of inflation, many are offering staff non-financial benefits to help save cash. See what they are.
The best way to negotiate a pay rise
Workplace experts warn being greedy won’t work anymore when asking for a pay rise. See the magic figure and more tips.
The radical career move Aussies are making
Fears of a recession are not stopping Australians from making a big change in their quest to be happier and earn more dollars.
‘It’s sexist and wrong’: Aussies react to female quotas
Aussies have reacted to claims made by an Australian Navy commander who feels quotas in the workplace work for women and the nation.
This won’t get you a bigger salary
A phenomenon popularised on TikTok among Aussie workers could be the catalyst to finding a better job sooner – but it can also be a gamble.
Why Australians over 65 are returning to work
Research shows 16 per cent of age pensioners have returned to paid work since retiring, while another 20 per cent are considering it.
Jobseekers ‘whiten’ CVs to avoid discrimination
Experts say some jobseekers are removing personal details and Westernising their resumes to ensure they get an interview. See latest advice on what to keep and avoid in your CV.
This is the biggest issue impacting remote workers
Hybrid and remote workers are wasting almost one day a week on this problem, according to new research.
Green means go
The number of jobs requiring green skills has increased by more than 50 per cent in the past five years, as workers seek out organisations with strong sustainability credentials.
8 things to know before asking for a pay rise
With some planning and strategising, approaching your boss for a salary increase doesn’t need to be complicated. Here’s some tips for boosting your chances of landing the money.
Top tips for negotiating a pay rise
Experts say there has never been a more ideal time to negotiate for a higher salary. Try these tips to receive more money.
Top tips on choosing the right career for you
Finding the degree you studied is not the field you wish to work in can be devastating but there are plenty of options to get your career dreams back on track.
More Australian workers contemplating a new job. Here’s why
New research reveals 37 per cent of Australian and New Zealand workers contemplate leaving their job every week.
How caring can become more carefree
Finding ways to reduce the tougher elements of being a carer is vital for the wellbeing of all involved. See expert tips.
Why so many Aussies keep secrets at work
Two-thirds of Aussies are hiding their true selves at work for fear of discrimination and policies designed to protect workers from discrimination are failing the very employees who need it.
How employers are addressing domestic violence in the workplace
Employers are doing more to prevent domestic violence amid the pandemic’s blurring of the boundaries between work and home.
Female workers paid to freeze eggs by Aussie companies
Australian workers are being paid to freeze their eggs and sperm as talent shortages force companies to develop more innovative employee benefits.
Vacancies in welfare jobs soar across Australia. Here’s why
Data shows job vacancies for social workers have almost doubled since the start of the pandemic, while the Australian Association of Social Workers says the sector will need to grow by 15 per cent in the next three years to meet demand.
How single Aussie mum of six found her success
As a victim of family violence before being left to raise six young kids alone, this Aussie mum chased down a law degree to change her family’s life forever.
4 things to consider before you quit your job
More than two in five Aussies are set to quit their job in coming months as the Great Resignation nears its peak.
How to talk to your boss
Experts say preparation is key to confident workplace conversations.
How to lose friends and alienate people at work
If you want to get along with your colleagues – whether face-to-face or remote – these are the bad behaviours you need to stamp out now.
How Aussie workers can refuse going back to the office
A legal expert reveals when a worker can (and cannot) refuse to return to the workplace amid the Omicron outbreak. SEE ADVICE
Your teen hates school? Here’s how to help
It can be hard to force your child to go to school if they hate it, but there are other pathways available to ensure they get a good start to life without being miserable.
Revealed: Best jobs for young jobseekers this year
There are lots of roles available in retail and hospitality, but they are not the only career options for young jobseekers. See the expert recommendations.
How to negotiate a pay rise
Looking for a pay rise in 2022? Experts share their top tips for nailing the negotiation.
Simple mistake that will cost you the job
Turning up late to a job interview will do you no favours – but employers say this behaviour is an even bigger no-no.
‘Terrified if we’re penalised’: Women face new work trap
Women who resist returning to the office risk may limit their career potential. But experts reveal how they can still progress and even get a promotion at home.
The factor more important than ATAR
With tens of thousands of school leavers sweating the release of Year 12 results, experts stress that final school grades will not define the rest of their life.
The Great Resignation: real or hype?
Believers and sceptics say why they think the global trend of employees quitting en masse will come here – or not.
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