How to call in sick with conviction
ADMIT it, you’re thinking about chucking a sickie today aren’t you? Here’s how you can do it convincingly, and you wouldn’t even be lying.
At Work
Mixologists: Simply pretentious bartenders?
SERIOUSLY, what is a mixologist? Are they really a new breed of master cocktail mixers or is it just another pretentious marketing term?
Inside the secret life of truckies
THEY spend weeks and even months on the open road, alone and far from their loved ones. So how do the men behind the wheel survive?
The harsh reality for trolley workers
SUPERMARKETS and shopping centres are under pressure to stamp out exploitation of trolley workers, after it’s been revealed some earn as little as $8 an hour.
Unfair sackings you won’t believe happened here
THESE horrifying workplace discrimination stories will make you ashamed to be part of a workforce that is supposed to give every one a fair go.
Are all your work problems in your head?
BLOW ups, shouting matches and cold shoulders. Workplace conflict is no fun for anyone but what’s really the best way to solve them?
How to really love your job
IF YOU dread Mondays, then this is for you. It will help you find contentment in what you do or give you the motivation to change it.
Proof that your work day never ends
WITH smartphones in every pocket, we’re more connected than ever. Now here’s the proof work is eating into every part of your day, every day.
Six ways to be superstar at work
ARE you tired of constantly being overlooked at work? Try these six killer tips to help you stand out and be a superstar.
Smart, educated and unemployed
PRUE Hawkins has a law degree but few employment prospects. She also has Brittle Bone Disease but the government refuses to pay her disability welfare.
Six signs your job is holding you back
LET’S face it: we all need money. But if any of these signs sound familiar, your job could be doing more harm than good to your future career.
The two words that could net you a promotion
HAVE you been eyeing off that promotion? You could be overlooking a simple key to getting ahead at work.
This is why you’re not getting ahead
EVER feel like you’re not getting ahead at work despite your achievements? There’s a whole other aspect to the office you may not be getting right.
You fired someone over that?!
THEY say good help is hard to find — apparently it’s true. Employers have shared some of the craziest things their staff thought they could get away with.
Want a great day at work?
DO YOURSELF a favour. Do these four easy things before 10am and you’ll have a happier day at work.
The perfect desk set-up
LESS clutter, more pictures, no pictures. There are so many rules when it comes to your desk. Here’s the definitive guide to getting the most of our workspace.
Fake Myer exec charged with fraud
A MAN who tricked Myer into hiring him with an allegedly fake CV has been charged with fraud by the Victorian police.
Workers high on drugs on the job
ALMOST one in 10 Australian workers has been to work still feeling the effects of drug use, according to a new poll – and it’s taking a heavy toll on productivity.
The secret to work life balance
WE’VE all taken a bad day out on someone we love, but there are some simple tricks that can help restore that elusive sense of work/life balance.
Could you spot a psychopath at work?
WE’VE all had moments when our colleagues have driven us crazy. But rather than just having a bad day, could they be psychopaths?
Complain about your job for $200/hr
STRESSED out? Overwhelmed? Hate your boss? A new national telephone hotline will listen to your work complaints – for almost $4 a minute.
Things to consider before taking a job
WAIT! You might be dying to get out of your current job but before you say yes to a new one, give these five crucial areas some proper thought.
Why you can’t trust your co-workers
YOU might go for drinks each week but your colleagues are a bunch of double-crossers who would stab you in the back.
Is this the ultimate dream job?
IMAGINE getting paid to watch TV from home whenever you want. Yes, this is happening.
Mistakes you’re making in your review
THE middle of the year means that dreaded chat with your boss. But if you want pay rises and promotions it’s best to avoid these rookie mistakes.
The woman who criminals fear
SHE’S the ice cool lawyer with a photographic memory who has worked with serial killers and billion-dollar fraudsters.
Confessions of a maximum-security prison guard
SHE gave up her corporate job for a male maximum security prison. As the Victorian government looks for 750 new prison officers, here’s what it’s really like on the inside.
Sacked for giving away a muffin
A MAN has been sacked from a company, which made $37.1 million profit, for giving away a muffin to whom he thought was a homeless man.
You must be nuts to do this job
Pilot Billie Flynn straps himself into an untested plane, hoping against hope it’s not going to crash. Do you have to be insane to do this job?
Embarrassing first day for intern
OK. It’s your first day of your big dream job. The eyes of the world are on you. Whatever you do, don’t stuff up….ooh….I feel woozy.
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