How 33 men survived being buried alive
FOR 69 days the world watched 33 men trapped underground. Now they’ve revealed what really happened, and how close they came to eating each other.
At Work
14 people who quit their jobs in style
SOMETIMES a simple resignation letter isn’t enough. These people went above and beyond to really have the last word with their boss.
CEO slammed for sexist pay advice
MICROSOFT’S CEO admits he was “completely wrong” for advising women at a conference not to ask for pay rises — and reveals he will speak at the same event next year.
Not-so-cool ‘cool’ office exposed
SEXUAL harassment, bullying, and having to constantly tell the boss why you love working there — what it’s like inside one so-called ‘cool’ company.
The secret medical social network
YOUR doctor may be sharing pictures of your medical issues online amid major concerns about patient privacy. Here’s what to watch for. Warning: Confronting images
Our most stressful professions
THINK you’ve got it tough? Spare a thought for these guys. New research has revealed the professions with the highest levels of stress in Australia.
Waitresses suffering abuse for tips
A NEW report has revealed the shocking level of sexual harassment experienced by women working in the service industry.
Boss publicly slams former worker
A FORMER Reddit employee hosted his own ‘Ask Me Anything’ session on the site after being sacked. Then the boss jumped in to explain the real reason.
Are you a workaholic? Take this test
WORKAHOLISM is real and it can cause serious health issues. You could be overdoing it without even realising. Take this test to find out.
Cracking down on after-hours email
CHECKING emails after work hours is so bad for your psychological state that one country is considering banning it altogether.
Meet the world’s funniest police force
IT’S not what you’d expect from cops. One major police department has gained a massive following for an Instagram account filled with all kinds of surprising pictures.
Are we working longer than our ancestors?
OUR ancestors did backbreaking work for hours and hours every day. But are we working even harder?
Why we hate networking
A NEW study has revealed that your hunch about this annoying work practice is right. Our discomfort is more primal than you may think.
Postman hoards 1.1 tonnes of mail
WELL this explains those missing letters. A postman is accused of hoarding more than a tonne of mail in his home, car and office, some of it up to a decade old.
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How much time do we spend commuting every year?
AUSTRALIANS are spending more and more time every day on the work commute. How much does it add up to every year?
Career gold: The best advice you’ll ever receive
It’s tough to make it in the business world. To help we’ve gleaned some nuggets of advice from industry captains, all in 140 characters or less.
Should you choose your own title?
WOULD you be happier at work if you were allowed to choose your own job title? Strangely enough, the science says ‘yes’. Why?
Interns’ most catastrophic mistakes
SO, YOU think you made some embarrassing errors when you were an intern? That’s nothing compared to these monumental stuff-ups.
Here’s why you’re not productive
TECHNOLOGY in the workplace is a double-edged sword. Should we be allowed to nip off to the loo for a quick game of Angry Birds?
Police officers turned pizza delivery men
THESE very considerate cops did a top-notch job making sure a pizza lover wouldn’t go without his dinner. Just another day on the force.
Who’s now in demand with employers
THEY’VE been unfairly discriminated against by employers in the past, but it seems members of this demographic are now in hot demand.
Why you shouldn’t be ashamed of procrastinating
WHAT you know about procrastination is all wrong. Next time someone gives you a bollocking for dilly-dallying, hit them back with this list.
Not talking to your colleagues is holding you back
IF YOU’VE been hiding in your own cubicle, it’s time to step out. Otherwise, you run the risk of being left behind in the workplace.
Why the person next to you is awesome
FINALLY, a good news story about work. With all the doom and drama out there, it’s nice to know there’s a great reason to go to work every day.
How to spot the workplace bully
JUST about every office has one. That person who makes life around the office challenging, toxic, or even downright frustrating. Can you spot the bully?
You should quit your dead-end job
UGH, it’s Monday, you’re lying in bed wondering where the heck the Saturday went. It doesn’t help that hate your job. Here’s what you need to do about it.
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?
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.
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