Man who snatches children for cash
WHEN an Aussie documentary crew showed up in Laos, locals didn’t realise they were led by a guy with a “particular set of skills” and plans to snatch a child.
At Work
How every day can feel like a holiday
IT’S hard to imagine being as happy at work as you are on holiday, but it’s actually something you have complete control over.
Take a pay cut or lose your job
A COMPANY has sacked workers who refused to sign last-minute contracts that would have eliminated penalty rates and left them worse off.
Global company’s amazing perk for employees
IT’S a work perk we can all get behind. Clothing retailer Uniqlo is trialling an arrangement that’s sure to be the envy of every working person.
The big myth about your work week
YOU have to work hard and long to get ahead, right? Nope. Prepare for what you know about working to be upended.
Dealing with bitchy office politics
NASTY, agenda-driven colleagues pop up in everyone’s career. Here’s how to deal with them, and navigate office politics while holding your head high.
Profit-driven companies are doomed
MODERN workplaces are becoming powerful and relentless factories that swallow up workers and spit them out. But there’s another way to be a success.
Victoria’s new public holiday
VICTORIANS have just officially scored a new public holiday that has raised eyebrows in the rest of the country. But is it fair?
The big stink in Poo-liament House
THIS week, there’s even more crap than usual coming out of Canberra. Will our most senior politicians manage to clear this painful blockage?
Would you work just for coffee?
THE fair pay advocate who has been branded a hypocrite for using unpaid interns, lured by “free coffee, great views, the chance to make history”.
How to deliver a killer speech
FROM keeping their eyes glued to their notes or tripping over every other word — no one likes seeing a speaker nosedive. Here is how to nail a speech.
Broke intern quits, admits he lied
DAVID Hyde was forced to sleep in a tent while working as an unpaid intern. Now he’s admitted he lied in his job interview.
Sacked by text, workers have last laugh
‘HEARTLESS’ company that tried to fire nearly 100 workers via SMS has been dealt a blow overnight.
Huge payout after man cooked alive in tuna oven
JOSE Melena was loading tuna into industrial ovens when he got trapped inside. What happened to him next was just awful.
Dream job that sends you broke
BY day, David Hyde dons a suit for work at one of the most powerful organisations in the world. By night, he’s forced to sleep in a tent.
Quit your job and work here instead
ARE you lucky to get a Scotch Finger in the lunch room? Try working at one of these places. We’re talking free food, beers, live music, slides and nap rooms. Really.
How to make meetings less painful
THEY’RE the bugbear of every office worker. From colouring in sessions to bizarre start times, here are some companies are taking the sting out of meetings.
Radio host shot dead on air
HE WAS an outspoken personality who often criticised the government. But during a live broadcast, two gunmen silenced him for good.
Badass pilot forced into hiding
THIS amazing Afghan woman loved her job and did it well. But now she’s been forced into hiding by those who think what she’s doing is inappropriate.
Man’s colossal, 3000km commute
SAM Cookney was sick of rip-off city prices. So he moved and started his 11-hour commutes. He says he’s saving thousands.
How to quit the job you hate
FORGET Fight Club and rewrite the rules by throwing out your stale old career and starting a new life — even if it means taking a pay cut.
Apple store cleaner’s horrific fall
WITNESSES have described the sickening fall of a window cleaner who plummeted headfirst down Apple’s George St store in Sydney last night.
Tight spot: PM’s dilemma over your pay
TONY Abbott faces the prospect of having to recommend slashing the weekend wages of tens of thousands of Australians ahead of an election.
This is the office where dogs rule
WHO says you can’t bring pets to work? An Australian business is leading the way with a four-legged workplace revolution.
Worker dead after ‘road rage attack’
A MAN is dead and his colleague faces manslaughter charges after an alleged industrial ‘road rage’ attack.
Netflix introduces an incredible work perk
JUST in case you didn’t already love Netflix enough, the global streaming giant has just introduced a stunning new policy.
How to pull off an office romance
HAVE you ever thought about dating a co-worker? Of course you have. Here are seven tips from the experts on how to pull off an office fling.
When work is a living hell
WORK clothes urinated on and called a “f*king dog”. One female wharfie lifts the lid on one of Australia’s most powerful unions in explosive bullying allegations.
Is this the world’s quirkiest office?
IT’S the vibe: we take a look behind the scenes of the world’s most divisive hospitality company, in an office to rival the most opulent of Airbnb listings.
Bachelor beauty sparks office war
BANKING staff were “p***ed off” when they found out their colleague was granted extended personal leave to find love on The Bachelor.
Australia’s weirdest tax deductions
SEX toys, breast implants and Xbox consoles … you won’t believe what some Aussies are successfully claiming on their tax returns.
Seven deadly sins of negotiating
PACK a punch at the negotiating table by owning your power — and avoid these seven common pitfalls.
Most annoying workplace habits
AVOIDING conflict in the workplace can be a challenge, especially if your colleagues practise these seriously annoying habits.
How two Aussies made ‘the next Apple’
A BOLD young company founded by two Australian teenagers is already being called the next Apple. This is how they did it.
How cooler co-workers communicate
STEP away from the USB stick. Stop filling that shared drive with 100 versions of your document. Oh, and email attachments are over. This company is changing how we work.
This is the ultimate office porn
WELCOME to hipster heaven. It’s not a work space but an “ecosystem” of couches, cozy lighting, high-end dining and even a fireplace.
Domestic violence leave slammed
LABOR has pledged to introduce a new policy to tackle domestic violence, but business leaders say it would destroy small business.
How to stay motivated at work
ARE you experiencing the midafternoon dip in motivation? Here’s the key to maintaining your personal drive in the workplace.
Future of work: Sharing your job with a loved one
IT’S being billed as the future of work: finding jobs on-demand and splitting them with friends, family or a like-minded team.
Inside LinkedIn’s crazy new office
LINKEDIN’S multimillion-dollar office has one long standing desk running through it, like a modern take on the Rainbow Serpent.
Never say these words at work
DON’T be that guy. You know the one, throwing around wanker words and acronyms like he’s a hot shot. Here are a few terms to avoid.
Break free and still get paid
TRAVELLING the world, working odd jobs and sleeping on couches might seem like a gen Y kind of thing, but this family did it — with a toddler in tow.
Intern’s $400m bill for CEO
HANNA Bouveng walked away with $20 million after suing her Wall Street boss following their affair. But what he did after the case could cost him a whole lot more.
Workers go ‘faceless’ for a day
MAKING facial expressions all day long is exhausting. Luckily for these office workers, they’ve been given a day off to go “faceless”.
Workaholics are happier than you
WHY is James Packer smiling? Apart from romance with Mariah Carey, the billionaire ticks plenty of boxes linked with health and happiness.
Mistakes you’re making at work
IF YOU want to make a good start to your work day this morning, don’t do these things. They could ruin your career.
How to stop procrastinating forever
AN INGENIOUS idea has shown that linking guilty pleasures, such as The Hunger Games books, with behaviour that takes effort can solve all our willpower problems.
Generation with ‘no skills at all’
ON PAPER, they’re more qualified than any other generation. But when these Australians enter the workforce, they get a nasty surprise.
Which standing desk is best?
BY NOW, you’ve probably heard that “sitting is the new smoking”. With so many options on the market, which standing desks are worth it?
The best way to ask for a payrise
THOSE of us who consistently negotiate payrises earn a million dollars or more over the course of our lifetime. Here’s the trick.
‘Bullying’ claims rock Lorna Jane
FITNESS label Lorna Jane has been plunged into a new public relations disaster with claim standover tactics, bullying and intimidation were common in their Australian stores.
Hey Bill, it’s not all about you
BILL Shorten’s appearance at the royal commission was meant to be about getting to the bottom of trade union corruption. The Labor leader disagrees. He believes it’s all about him.
How to stand up to your horrible boss
SOME bosses are very difficult to work with. But you don’t have to just cop the bullying. Here’s how to stand up to them.
The email that saved Mary Jane
SHE was just minutes away from execution alongside the Bali Nine ringleaders. Now, the incredible story of her nail-biting rescue by a Darwin lawyer can finally be told.
How to conquer your inbox
EVER felt overwhelmed looking at all your unread emails? We know how you feel. Here’s what to do.
Bank staff sacked for ‘beheading’
SIX bank staff have been sacked after filming a mock Islamic State-style ‘beheading’ prank at a team-building exercise.
‘It’s the only way to get promoted’
HOW he blew his $1 million-a-year salary will make your eyes water. Now he’s outed himself as the man behind an infamous Twitter account in a savage shot at his industry.
Sugar is holding you back at work
IT’S not always easy to recognise when you’re addicted. You might not realise it, but there’s something holding you back at work.
Don’t make this office party mistake
IT’S the end of financial year, which for many companies means party time. Have fun, but don’t make this common mistake.
This country’s paying people to stop leaving
“COME home, young person!” This place is so desperate to stop its residents from leaving, that it’s doing something very unusual.
This woman earns $85k an hour
SHE was blasted over her cushy “fake” job and earning “an insane amount to do almost nothing”. Her new gig’s even better.
Yes, you should actually do this at work
ELLEN can point to the exact moment her career really took off. When her boss revealed he was going to kill off an important project, she burst into tears.
Slut-shamed: Intern’s $23m win
A WALL Street intern who slept with the CEO has just become $23 million richer. And her jilted boss could lose more than that.
Manager’s vile Twitter rant
HAVE you ever watched someone destroy their own career in real-time? A Brisbane-based financial planner may come to regret this.
Australia’s big shame is getting worse
THE gap between the rich and the poor in Australia is getting worse. Where are the country’s highest and lowest incomes?
Parachutist saves teammate
A PARACHUTIST has had a lucky escape after his chute failed to open during an air show — leaving a teammate to catch him in midair.
Why you should watch cat videos
GOOD news for office workers. You don’t need to feel guilty about taking five minutes to watch that funny cat video — science says you should.
7 mistakes you’ve made in the last hour
YOU’VE put yourself in a lot of danger today — and you don’t even realise it. Here are common health slip-ups people make every day. How many have you already committed?
Is this app ingenious or just really creepy?
FORGET apps that count your daily steps. Soon your employer could know all about your habits, both at the workplace and when you leave.
Morning hacks to jump-start your day
HOW you start your morning can have a huge impact on the rest of your day. Here are the traps to avoid, and some simple hacks to give you the edge.
The story behind this iconic photo
THEY’RE perched 69 floors above ground, but these men have no harness, no safety net, and no security at all. Why?
Why is no one listening to you?
GETTING your voice heard in the office, especially when you’re lower down on the ladder, can be tough. This CEO shares his secrets for getting to the top.
Sector where jobs growth is huge
ONE sector of the workforce has experienced its fastest jobs growth in more than a decade. One graduate who secured work offers some advice.
This Uber driver earns an absurd amount
HE’s a world class athlete on a $660,000 a year NFL contract, but AJ Francis has just revealed he has a part-time job — for a very sensible reason.
Don’t be this guy in the office
THERE’S always that one annoying person in the office, and usually they don’t realise it. If you do any of these things, that person might just be you.
‘I keep seeing dead people’
WARNING: Graphic content. Al’s nightmares are vivid, terrifying and endless. People like him are suffering in silence among us.
‘Aussie b***h thinks she is a manager’
A MIGRANT has allegedly abused a staff member at a Centrelink office. But it wasn’t because of anything she’d done.
Nine questions to get a promotion
NEARLY one third of employees say they’ve been overlooked for promotion they deserved. Here are nine questions you need to ask.
The big problem with gen Ys
MILLENNIALS are taking over the workplace, but they’re afraid to do one thing — and it could be damaging for their careers.
Taylor Swift’s unlikely new fan
TAYLOR Swift has an unlikely new fan after an Australian politician broke out in “song” during a parliamentary sitting.
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