Warning as Australia’s jobless rate rises
Workers are being advised to “up their game” amid fears the nation’s jobless rate will keep climbing. Here’s how to avoid being made redundant, and what to do if you lose your job.
Careers
Australia’s top paid graduate roles revealed
A new list of the 12 highest-paid graduate roles show young workers can immediately earn up to $83,000 a year. But experts have a warning for those chasing instant gratification.
‘Love versus money’: do workers have to choose?
Being happy at work is important, experts say, but most Aussies are too worried about financial pressures for this to be a priority. Here’s how to avoid sacrificing love for money.
Full-time v freelance: Should you make the shift?
Employers are increasingly turning to freelancers and fractional workers – but this can benefit savvy workers, offering the potential to earn more money. Find out how.
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How to boost your salary in three hours
Australians are earning pay rises and promotions off the back of completing tasks that can take just a few hours. Find out what you need to do to increase your salary.
How to earn a $100k salary within three years
Achieving a six-figure salary within a couple of years of working is possible. Here, experts share their advice on how to do it, and the industries to aim for and avoid.
Becoming a tradie ‘nearly impossible’ for many Aussies
Only the rich will soon be able to afford to learn a trade as high training fees and low wages collide, experts warn. See their advice for apprentices struggling to make ends meet.
Getting paid more to work less a ‘double-edged sword’
Earning more money to work fewer hours may sound like the ideal outcome, but experts warn this situation is leaving many Aussie employees in a vulnerable position.
The five Aussie jobs offering the biggest pay rises
Pay rises of almost 30 per cent are up for grabs in a handful of Aussie professions. See the list of jobs with the fastest-growing salaries.
Why Aussies should get paid reproductive health leave
Leave for reproductive health conditions would benefit both women and men, experts say, urging employers to emerge from the “dark ages” on the issue.
Full List: Industries that are most likely to hire you
An employment market slump has led to more competition for fewer jobs – but smart jobseekers can target certain industries to give themselves a better chance of being hired. See the list.
‘Left of field’ jobs paying big bucks
Aussies seeking a pay rise should consider moving into these four careers that are experiencing greater demand and offering lucrative salaries, experts say.
How Aussie workers can avoid wage theft ‘pain’
A shocking number of employers are making payroll errors, leaving their workers unfairly short-changed. Here’s how you can ensure you’re being paid properly.
How your boss can help you ease cost of living pressures
Aussie workers want their bosses to help ease their financial woes. Find out what help you can get from your boss – other than a pay rise.
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