Concern over medical specialists growth
THERE are now more medical specialists than GPs as medicos chase higher incomes and fees putting patients at risk of unnecessary procedures.
At Work
The best job perks in Australia
THIS is the surprising list of the top 10 best companies to work for in the country and why their staff love with them.
Female presenters ‘too fat for TV’
EIGHT female TV presenters have been suspended for being “too fat” and told to go on a diet, sparking outrage among women’s groups.
‘Why can’t I cash in sick leave?’
WORKERS can now cash out their annual leave. But what about sick leave? If you never take a sickie, you need to read this.
The realities of reality TV jobs
REALITY TV shows make jobs like chefs, builders, real estate agents and designers look glamorous and fun. But what are they really like?
Insiders reveal their industry secrets
FROM the hilarious and surprising to downright scary, internet users have revealed some of their best-kept industry secrets the public isn’t meant to know.
ABS chief’s eye-watering salary
THE embattled government bureaucracy behind last night’s bungled Census pays its boss more than the Prime Minister.
Jobs are on the increase nationally
JOBS are on the increase, with online employment provider Seek reporting a 2.5 per cent ad growth year on year.
How not to feel like an impostor at work
WE ALL have to fake it to make it at some stage. So here’s 11 sure-fire ways to boost your confidence at work.
Why you shouldn’t cash out leave
YOU may be tempted to cash out that accrued annual leave, but one legal expert has warned it may not be a good idea.
The growing presence at work
THE workplace is continually evolving and women, of all ages, are now entering and returning to the workforce in record numbers.
Australia’s top-paying industries
ONLY five industries have average fulltime salaries of over $100,000, with one dominating the $150,000 plus bracket. In the right career?
You can cash out annual leave
WORKAHOLICS rejoice. Rather than taking that excess annual leave, you can now ask your employer for the cash instead.
This is why you’re zoning out right now
DO YOU find yourself dozing at your desk by midafternoon? There’s a scientific reason why, but it can be reversed with a few tricks.
Two simple ways to improve your life
IF YOU answer emails after work hours and eat lunch at your desk, you’ve got a problem, according to some new studies.
The true, disturbing cost of commuting
A NEW tool shows how much money we spend on commuting, and, cruelly, what we could have spent all that cash on instead.
Preparing to go to ‘war zone’
THIS is not a war, but the threat of violence is so great, people are being trained for a “war zone”.
Worker ‘ambushed’ over website history
HE ACCESSED hardcore porn at work and was alleged to have visited sites with “beautiful women in nature”, but now a Perth car dealer’s won $25,000 in damages.
Clothes you can get away with at work
NEW RESEARCH has revealed the biggest no-nos when it comes to work clothes. And ladies and gents, we’re sorry to say the news is not all good.
The strange statistic about stress
THERE’S a funny thing about stress. We’re all taught that it’s bad for us, but studies show it’s the opposite if we use it to our advantage.
Hidden camera nabs office lunch thief
EVERY office has them: the sticky-fingered colleagues who help themselves to food stashed in the communal fridge. One worker came up with a creative solution.
Take the workplace personality test
ARE you a Dove, Eagle, Owl or Parrot? Take the test to see which category you fall under, and what you can do to improve your chances of success at work.
Dumb ways people manage to get fired
IT’S pretty easy to keep your job with a little common sense. You just need to avoid these five dumb but surprisingly common mistakes.
Dangerous out-of-office messages
TAKING some time off? Be careful. Setting the wrong out-of-office message on your work email could ruin your career, experts say.
Uni chief’s adult film misconduct
A FORMER uni boss downloaded nearly 500 adult films on his work laptop and engaged in “serious misconduct”, a report has found.
How to quit your job the smart way
DECIDING to leave a job isn’t easy. Anger can spawn impulsiveness to quit on the spot. Here’s how to do it the right way.
The ugly side of working at Facebook
IT SOUNDS like a dream job on paper, but the social media giant’s employees face a ruthless, punishing life at work.
Is an office affair ever a good idea?
SLEEPING with a co-worker can be pretty tempting. So tempting that more than a third of us have done it.
Tax office wins legal case against Oswals
EX-Perth socialite Radhika Oswal tried to avoid paying creditors by transferring ownership of the “Taj on Swan” and another property to a sham company.
What type of worker are you?
TAKE the test. It doesn’t matter if you are a cleaner, a doctor or a teacher, your work could fall into any of these categories.
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