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.
At Work
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.
How your office is about to change
THE humble work office is set for radical changes after weighty new research recommends an end to the days of sitting at a desk all day. Please rise.
The real reason you hate your job
IF YOU hate your job, it might not be for the reason you think. Scientists have revealed even the best job can turn sour depending on one crucial factor.
Beware the office romance
THERE’S nothing sexier than secret sex and it’s probably happening in your workplace right now. But is dating a colleague really such a good idea?
Five ways to make your day better
IT’S MONDAY. But don’t panic. Here are five scientifically proven – extremely simple – ways to make your day better. Hint: chew gum.
Did Powerball winner do the unthinkable?
A group of Geelong workers are taking Tattersalls to court because they believe a mystery Powerball winner was one of their syndicate — but took the money without telling them.
What your handshake says about you
THE strength of your handshake is even more important after a new study finds it could predict an early death.
Porn star paid $10 million to be PA
A JAPANESE porn star has been offered a huge amount of money to work for a Chinese businessman for 15 years as his personal assistant.
‘It’s frightening to work with him’
HE’S the firefighter scared of fire. As his colleagues rush into burning buildings, the man they call ‘Tragic Johnson’ runs the other way.
For the person who drives you nuts
WE ALL know these people. The hypersensitive friends, family or colleagues who constantly complain or overreact and drive us bananas. Well it’s time to stop them. Here are four essential strategies.
New PR course: more fab than ‘Ab Fab’
MORE apprenticeship than uni degree, a new model of education in the public relations sector looks set to shake up the PR world.
Our 30 most attractive companies
PROFESSIONAL networking site LinkedIn has revealed Australia’s 10 most sought-after places to work. Is your employer on the list?
Why you’ll pay for getting that promotion
‘GET out there and have a go’, Hockey says. Well, there are two little words you probably missed in his Budget speech last night that should make you think twice.
This is what happens when you cross Marissa
SHE has been called the ‘Greek Goddess’ and hailed as Yahoo!’s saviour. But you don’t want to get on Marissa Mayer’s bad side.
What I learned from using a standing desk
MAKING the change to a standing desk could save or at least, extend, your life. Here’s what you need to know before you make the switch.
‘Why do you hate farmers?’
FARMERS have criticised a TV report suggesting the industry was rife with the exploitation of migrant workers subjected to slave-like conditions.
How can you avoid ‘slave’ food?
SHOPPING has never been so confusing after shocking details of farm workers being treated like ‘slaves’ in Australia were revealed. So what can you do?
Aussie supermarkets’ shame
AN EXPLOSIVE investigation into Australia’s fresh food supply has revealed widespread corruption, abuse, and slave-like conditions on farms and factories.
‘What I learned by working at Google’
TOM Uglow has the job many of us can only dream about. But what really goes on behind the colourful doors of one of the tech behemoth?
The dream solution to childcare
IMAGINE the easiest possible solution to childcare. There’s no travel, it’s tax deductible and it doesn’t impact your working hours. For some people this is a reality.
What this woman did for her famous client
THE disgraced lawyer for Cameron Douglas, convicted drug trafficker and son of Michael Douglas, has revealed the twisted details of their relationship.
Seven tips to make your day easier
MANY office workers name this one thing as the bane of their existence. Here are seven tips that will save time and make your day easier.
‘I smoked a pipe in the toilet’
HIGH pressure work environments and short deadlines have meant that some people are using deadly drugs to boost their productivity at work.
Sex is the key to a bigger pay packet
SEX is the key to a bigger pay check, but not in the way you might think.
Erase your memory: work’s changing
IMAGINE working from home or in touchdown offices in airports and hotels and in three bursts over 24 hours — it’s the near future, a new report states.
How your boss is spying on you
THE answer is yes – your boss can see everything you’re doing. Every email you’ve sent, every website you’ve been on and every search term you’ve typed.
Australia’s best places to work
HALF of all Australians say they would want to work at this company, which has just been named the nation’s most attractive employer.
Most insane workplace horror stories
YOUR job might be a drag at times, but at least it isn’t this bad. Three long-suffering assistants to high-powered executives have revealed their most insane workplace horror stories.
Is this idea genius or lunacy?
AN AUSTRALIAN company has kicked off a major experiment, and its 900 employees won’t get a choice. It sounds like something too good to be true.
How quitting coffee can make you rich
IF Australians weaned back their takeaway coffee addiction, many of us could have fatter savings accounts and be debt-free.
FIFO tragedy: ‘They hate themselves and the world’
FROM the outside, FIFO workers’ money and long breaks look tempting. But in desolate mining camps, men are increasingly seeing suicide as the way out.
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