AusPost backs down over postie ban
AUSTRALIA Post was flooded with complaints and accused of killing Christmas spirit last week. They’ve had a sudden change of heart.
At Work
‘Baby Boomers will take earth with them’
A GEN Z entrepreneur says it’s the older generations who’ve had it easiest, and they’re pulling the ladder up after themselves.
‘She was minced, only her legs were left’
A RUSSIAN factory worker died after she fell into a giant mixer filled with boiling chocolate and couldn’t get out. WARNING: Graphic
5 signs your boss doesn’t like you
THERE are five easy ways to tell how your boss feels about you. But wait a moment before you start obsessing over them.
Angry worker’s ultimate reply-all email
SO MANY of us have fantasised about telling our bosses exactly what we think of them — now one man has done it, in the best reply-all email ever.
Thousands of women walk off the job
THOUSANDS of women across the US are staging a mass walkout to protest against Donald Trump’s election victory.
Inside Santa’s real workshop
LONG working hours, low pay and squalid accommodation — welcome to the real toy factory where your Christmas presents are made.
‘Shame on you, Australia Post’
A VICTORIAN town is fighting for its local postie to be allowed to continue to decorate his bike and deliver Christmas cheer.
Customer ‘shared rape fantasy’
A FORMER employee at risque Australian lingerie chain Honey Birdette has revealed how workers were sexually harassed by customers.
Office party a headache for bosses
BRACE yourself for hangover week, the country’s biggest party period, and the time of the year when people pull the most sickies.
Scary traits of corner-cutters
AROUND one in four workers admit to cutting corners in their job. If that sounds like you, we have some bad news.
How much is your poo worth?
YOU MAY not realise it, but you’re actually getting paid a hefty sum to perform a basic bodily function. And we can tell you exactly how much you’re making.
Pay calculator: Your salary vs your MP’s
WHO do you think is working harder, you or the politicians your tax dollars are funding? Wonder no longer. This tool lets you compare salaries.
Government gives cigs a gold star
TOBACCO giant Philip Morris may cause “untold harm” to families, but the federal government has just handed it a prestigious award.
Government gives cigs a gold star
TOBACCO giant Philip Morris may cause “untold harm” to families, but the federal government has just handed it a prestigious award.
Workplace death may be heat-related
AUTHORITIES are probing whether a workplace death in Queensland this week was heat-related.
The biggest work Christmas party fails
THINK you got messy at your last Chrissy party? There is a long list of people who have really messed up at their office end-of-year drinks — but one man wins hands down.
How to score a promotion at Xmas
THE company holiday party is about more than an open bar: it’s a great opportunity to advance your career. Here’s how.
KK gifts that lead straight to HR
EVER opened a Kris Kringle present from a co-worker only to be horrified by what’s inside? You’re not alone.
Top cop exposes herself in ‘boob job’ rant
A SENIOR policewoman allegedly bared her breasts at a colleague as she drunkenly berated her for getting breast enhancement surgery.
Why work and politics don’t mix
THE election didn’t just end Hillary Clinton’s career. These are the ordinary people who lost their jobs for mixing business and politics.
Is this Australia’s most awesome office?
WITH an indoor patio, private dining room and a well-stocked bar in front of giant TV screens, this workplace is like no other you’ve seen before.
Fury at ‘double-dipping’ mums
THE government’s hostility towards mothers accused of “double-dipping” in the parental leave system has been exposed.
‘He can’t make her Secretary of State’
THERE are mounting worries about the role of Donald Trump’s children in his administration, as a conflict of interest looms.
Australia’s coolest place to work?
PING pong tables and free meals aren’t enough for employees anymore. Australia’s “coolest” companies have to go further.
‘Mansplaining’ hotline for angry women
VICTIMS of so-called “mansplaining” in the workplace can now report it to a dedicated hotline, but men are not amused.
Expect to rake in the cash in these jobs
THEY are the jobs predicted to be the next big thing. Those “lucky enough” to work in these fields are expected to rake it in.
Drug thief turned successful entrepreneur
AN INTERN pharmacist who was fired for stealing weight loss drugs became an Uber driver and established a successful hydration clinic.
Is there a Trump in your workplace?
THERE’S one thing that Donald Trump does that infuriates women, and he is not alone.
Is this Australia’s coolest workplace?
GOOGLE boasts America’s coolest workplace. Now a famous Brisbane company might have just taken the Australian title. TAKE A RIDE
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