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.
At Work
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.
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