Silly perks for young workers
TABLE tennis, video games, bean bags. No, it’s not the local youth centre — this is what it takes to keep gen Y happy at work. But is it healthy?
At Work
Australia’s best place to work
IS THIS Australia’s best place to work? It’s got pool tables, ping pong, beer on tap, and even a ‘Mood App’ to keep track of employees’ emotions.
Nine awful things people do for money
WE’VE all done some things we would rather not do when it comes to money. But these people have some hair curling tales of what they’ll put up with for moolah.
Online job ads scam warning for Aussies
YOU think you just found your dream job online? Not necessarily. Australians are being warned about scammers using job ads to lure you in.
Ten things bosses never tell you
YOUR boss has been holding out on you. From salary negotiations to dealing with your lazy colleagues, here are things you’re never told.
Dockworker ‘paid just $3 an hour’
AN ENGINEER working at a Brisbane shipyard was paid a measly $5000 for 10 months of full-time work, it’s alleged. His former employer is facing the music.
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.
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.
Man who fooled Myer with dodgy CV
THE recruitment agency behind Myer’s embarrassing executive sacking says ‘detailed’ checks were made on Andrew Flanagan, and it plans to contact police.
Man who fooled Myer with dodgy CV
THE recruitment agency behind Myer’s embarrassing executive sacking says ‘detailed’ checks were made on Andrew Flanagan, and it plans to contact police.
Confessions from Apple’s Genius Bar
EXCLUSIVE: They’re the blue-shirted ‘geniuses’ who fix all your tech problems. But what’s it really like behind the scenes? Apple has let us in for the first time to find out.
Confessions from Apple’s Genius Bar
EXCLUSIVE: They’re the blue-shirted ‘geniuses’ who fix all your tech problems. But what’s it really like behind the scenes? Apple has let us in for the first time to find out.
What to do on your boss’s birthday?
WHAT happens when your 23 year old boss turns 30? Sheryl Sandberg reveals how tech powerhouses at Facebook are never too busy for cupcakes.
What’s it really like to be a FIFO worker?
THE salaries are well into six-figures, often for jobs that don’t require tertiary qualifications. But there’s a dark side to life as a fly-in fly-out worker.
What’s it really like to be a FIFO worker?
THE salaries are well into six-figures, often for jobs that don’t require tertiary qualifications. But there’s a dark side to life as a fly-in fly-out worker.
Chucking a World Cup sickie?
ARE you planning on some World Cup sickies to accommodate the wee-hours games? It might not be such a good idea …
Is this the worst shift change ever?
BEFORE you complain about your commute spare a thought for these guys, who must have the worst shift change ever.
The best perks in Silicon Valley
BIKES, buses, massages, pools, unlimited sparking water and whopping salaries. The list of the best perks in Silicon Valley is a very long one.
From redundant to riches in two years
LESS than two years ago Jen Bishop lost her job. So she turned her hobby into a new career and now she earns more than ever, travelling the world as her own boss.
The most successful family bands
MAKE no mistake, bands are businesses. Add your family to the equation and it can get messy. Here are some that managed to pull it off, if only for a time.
The most successful family bands
MAKE no mistake, bands are businesses. Add your family to the equation and it can get messy. Here are some that managed to pull it off, if only for a time.
Mysterious sickness strikes tram drivers
CABLE car drivers in an entire city have called in sick for the third day in a row, but what’s really going on?
Low paid workers $18.70 pw rise
AUSTRALIA’S 1.5 million lowest paid workers will get an $18.70 a week pay rise after a decision by Fair Work Australia.
Military man bites into needle burger
A MAN who had a needle lodged in his small intestine after biting into a burger was told he couldn’t sue because it was all part of the job.
How to nail a first impression
WITH less than one second to get it right, it’s no wonder we get it so wrong. Here’s how to nail a first impression.
The simple key to workplace success
WE WOULD all love a bit more flexibility at work right? Well, here’s the argument to take to your boss about why should work from the beach.
The simple key to workplace success
WE WOULD all love a bit more flexibility at work right? Well, here’s the argument to take to your boss about why should work from the beach.
Google’s shock statistics failure
IT BLITZES other companies in virtually every way possible. But new figures reveal Google is flunking in one incredibly important statistic.
The sneaky trick recruiters try to pull
RECRUITERS might ask you for it, but it doesn’t mean it’s a good idea. Here’s the real deal on whether you should send a picture with your job application.
The big change coming to your office
A MOVEMENT is sweeping offices all over the world that could fundamentally change the way you work. Are you ready for it?
The epic life of Aussies on super yachts
CRUISING around the Med earning thousands of tax-free dollars, partying with celebs. Forget working in an English pub, there’s a new job Aussies are flocking to.
Did trackies get this worker fired?
IT’S a sad world when wearing colourful trackies or a sombrero gets you sacked. That’s what one worker alleges happened to him.
Did trackies get this worker fired?
IT’S a sad world when wearing colourful trackies or a sombrero gets you sacked. That’s what one worker alleges happened to him.
What it’s like to be a sex worker
IT might sound fun to Tony Abbott, but what’s it really like for the women who work in the sex industry? A sex worker tells all. 😉
Pot police? FBI to hire stoners
YOU may think the FBI is a straight-laced law enforcement agency, but the organisation is thinking of hiring pot-smoking hackers and programmers.
The weird new trend taking over your office
EVERY office has one. But who are these bizarre people? What are they trying to tell us? Do they need psychological analysis? We investigate.
Macca’s staff in worldwide strike
MCDONALD’S workers across the globe have come together in a day of strikes over low pay and the right to unionise.
The job ad that saw thousands apply
IT SOUNDS like a dream job for plenty of men, with more than 4000 people applying for the $32,000 a year role. What is it they’re all so desperate to do?
The incredibly tough life of illegal miners
28-HOUR shifts, toxic chemicals and crushing machinery are just some of the hazards workers face at illegal mines in Peru. These powerful pictures show their reality.
Is it time you asked for a pay rise?
SHOULD you play hard ball with the boss or just be happy to have a job? A new report shows exactly which skills are in demand across the country.
The truth about working with family
SUPERMODEL Cheyenne Tozzi does it. So does PR guru Roxy Jacenko. Here’s what it’s really like working with family.
The truth about working with family
SUPERMODEL Cheyenne Tozzi does it. So does PR guru Roxy Jacenko. Here’s what it’s really like working with family.
Hate your job? You must read this
THESE Aussie boys were in a bad spot, worn down by the daily grind. Then they made a decision to transform their lives.
And you think you’re overworked …
STAFF at the internet giant Amazon are suing the company, claiming they don’t even have enough time to grab a bite to eat for lunch.
The one trait that will get you everywhere
THERE is one trait that can get you much further than you would expect in life. The only thing is, most of us spend hours trying not to appear that way.
Older people want work at 70
IN news to cheer Treasurer Joe Hockey, more than a third of older people want to work until they are 70, yet fear for an appropriate job.
Older people want work at 70
IN news to cheer Treasurer Joe Hockey, more than a third of older people want to work until they are 70, yet fear for an appropriate job.
The jobs where your life is at risk
IF you thought your daily grind was tough, spare a thought for the professionals who are most likely to be injured on the job.
The jobs where your life is at risk
IF you thought your daily grind was tough, spare a thought for the professionals who are most likely to be injured on the job.
The cutthroat work culture at Amazon
AMAZON’S logo might be a smile but its employees are less than happy. A former employee has revealed what it’s really like to work for the tech giant.
How many emails you’ll get in 2018
FED up with the amount of email you get a day or an hour? Brace yourself. The clog in your inbox is set to grow – but you can avoid it.
How many emails you’ll get in 2018
FED up with the amount of email you get a day or an hour? Brace yourself. The clog in your inbox is set to grow – but you can avoid it.
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