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.
At Work
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.
The most ingenious office food hacks
LET’S face it. We all gobble down lunch at our desks so at least make it a bit of fun and a little easier with these office food hacks.
The most ingenious office food hacks
LET’S face it. We all gobble down lunch at our desks so at least make it a bit of fun and a little easier with these office food hacks.
20 oddest job interview questions
DWARFS, wolves, fruit, favourite colours and the wearing of sombreros at airports — no subject is off-limits at job interviews these days it seems.
20 oddest job interview questions
DWARFS, wolves, fruit, favourite colours and the wearing of sombreros at airports — no subject is off-limits at job interviews these days it seems.
This woman has the weirdest job
SHE is considered a heroine in her area. A woman in China swats flies eight hours a day, seven days a week. Why would she do such a thing?
The seven sins of business you’re making
YOU might think you know the difference between right and wrong at work but the reality is far more complex. Beware of these seven deadly business sins that can happen every day.
We’re happy to work … and work
OLDER Australians want to stay in the workforce regardless of their age and financial situation, a new report says.
Most of Australia is taking a sickie
THE calendar was kind to Aussie workers this year, with the Easter and Anzac Day long weekends falling within a week. Did you take a sickie?
Police social media screw-up spreads
THE New York Police Department was ridiculed after a massive social media screw up yesterday. Wait until you see what happened overnight.
The truth about working in comedy
IT’S fame and fortune for a lucky few, but in reality working in comedy means late nights, low pay and crushed egos. Two Aussies tell us what it’s really like.
The world’s sweetest work perks
YOU’RE getting a long weekend but is the boss paying? Check out these seriously good work perks around the world. Warning: May make you dissatisfied.
The $200,000 job no one wants
IT’S a plum job with a massive salary in one of the world’s best cities, so why does no one want to do it?
Five ways to be a better public speaker
WHETHER it’s in front of colleagues or a group of strangers, few of us are good at getting our point across. So how can you impress in front of a crowd?
How this daily habit can make you richer
IT’S a morning ritual as common as brushing your teeth. And it turns out your daily cuppa not only boosts your mind but helps your career too.
The worst job interview mistakes
THERE’S no denying interviews are insanely stressful. But what really matters? Two experts reveal the things you can’t afford to ignore.
First job is a tough gig
POOR pay, doing menial tasks and long hours topped the list of complaints in a poll of Generation Y about their first job.
Which company paid staff $5000 to quit?
WHO said companies were out to screw you? One retail giant will pay staff thousands to be rid of them, in an annual letter outlining its plans.
Want a six-hour working day?
IMAGINE working six hours on full pay. Greater job satisfaction, more time with family and friends, less childcare fees, fewer sickies. Could it work?
How to kill the reply-all email
WE’VE all been on the receiving end of a vast, unruly flood of reply-all emails. Here’s the simple hack to rid them from your life forever.
The craze that could take over your office
BORED workers in a towering office block have started a trend that could be coming to your building. Check out what they have to say.
Model-turned-CEO spills industry secrets
IT’S tough being ridiculously good looking. Model-turned CEO Dean Clyke spills the beans on what the fashion industry can teach you about your career.
We love work more than partner
PEOPLE are married to their jobs and are more in love with work than their partner, according to a new report released today.
Bad Apple: Why working for the tech giant sucks
WHAT is it really like to work for the world’s most innovative technology company? Life at Apple isn’t as fun as the rest of us think.
You Facebook how often at work?
ARE you at work right now? Are you also on Facebook? You need to read this as soon as possible.
This one thing could save your career
IF STRESSED, busy and tired is the new normal, take a leaf out of the book of one media mogul, who says there is one crucial thing we all need to do.
Job titles just get ridiculous
WHAT is a “Logistic Shopping Cart Technician”? Or a “Director of First Impressions”? As jobs stay mundane, the titles become more outrageous. But why?
The extravagant demands of the uber-rich
WITH a big bank balance comes big problems. When the uber-rich need help with their personal lives, they turn to professional fixers. Here’s what they have to put up with.
Hating your job is damaging your health
IF YOU hate your job, there’s a good chance it’s doing damage to your health. Here are five things to watch out for.
Union buster out to stop thuggery
THIS man has declared war on union thuggery as Queensland becomes the worst state for unauthorised industrial action.
Going to work sick is killing your career
EVERY office has them – workers that cough and splutter through an illness on the job. Here’s why going to work sick isn’t winning you any friends.
World Trade Center’s first line of defenZzzzzz….
HE CAN barely see and loves a snooze on the job… Oh, and he’s the first line of defence for one of the world’s top terror targets.
Breadwinners are blokes, all right
MATURE-AGE husbands still believe bringing home the bacon is a man’s job, despite a boom in female breadwinners.
Women in Defence backlash must stop
SEX Discrimination Commissioner Elizabeth Broderick has put the military’s top brass on notice to stamp out a backlash against gender equity reforms.
Will you earn more as a union member?
UNIONS are dropping fees and desperate to regain your trust after years of scandal. Could signing up be the best thing you’ve done for your salary?
The high price of being an over-achiever
NOTHING but two uni degrees will do. You can’t have friends who aren’t on track for success. And only certain careers are OK. Meet the people who are terrified of failure.
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