Pot smoker sues for discrimination
WELL, this is a different kind of alleged discrimination. A woman is suing a company for not hiring her because she’s a pot smoker.
At Work
‘Green is blue’: The clients from hell
FORGET horrible bosses, it’s the demanding client with no idea what you do who’ll really make your life miserable, according to an eye-opening blog.
‘My supervisor’s name is go f*** yourself’
ALL he wanted was light sauce, not white sauce. One customer was on the unfortunate end of bad customer service when he rang Domino’s to complain about his order.
The glamorous job no one wants
IT’S always been billed as a super glamorous job — hobnobbing with mega stars and power players. But people are increasingly abandoning the shiny life.
Cigarette company bans smoking
WITH cigarettes being pushed into oblivion, one company was determined to buck the trend, allowing staff to light up in the lift and at their desks … but that’s all about to change.
Lara Logan quarantined after Ebola report
SHE made global headlines after suffering a brutal assault in Egypt’s Tahrir Square, now Lara Logan is trapped in a 21-day quarantine after reporting on the deadly Ebola virus.
Things you need to know by 25
THE dreaded quarter-life crisis is very real. Here are 25 things you need to know, according to one guy who thinks he’s figured it out.
The toughest gig in Silicon Valley
RUNS every morning, workshops all day and dorm beds at night. Welcome to Blackbox. One Aussie takes us inside Silicon Valley’s exclusive bootcamp .
The wage war Tony Abbott just can’t win
OPINION: The Abbott Government has picked a wages fight with the military it will not win. Instead it will only end up backfiring, big time.
’Macho’ attitudes put FIFO workers at risk
FIFO workers’ mental health are being put at risk by a “toughen up princess” attitude at mines.
Man told to work for nothing
AN electronics worker was ordered by a UK Government department to work for a company for six months without pay. He refused.
How to get on BRW’s Young Rich List
SO YOU want to strike it rich and join the elite of Australia’s young guns? Dave Greiner, third on this year’s list, explains how it’s done.
Never diss your billionaire boss
THIS is how you get yourself fired from a lucrative CEO job. Fratboy antics probably won’t impress your powerful billionaire boss.
Shift work is killing your brain
SHIFT workers, we have some bad news for you. The disruption to your internal clock could be causing long-term decline in brain function.
Office politics: Why can’t we all just get along?
EVERY workplace is a microcosm of different personality types trying to coexist in one space. So how can we all get along?
What Australians gossip about at work
WE SPEND a lot of time at work every week so it’s no surprise we share quite a bit with our colleagues. But what are we gossiping about and how much chat is too much?
‘Why I left my $254,895 a year job at Microsoft’
A $254,895 a year job with good benefits and career prospects. So why did Adam Herscher walk away from it all?
Mistakes make you stronger and smarter
UH OH. That screw-up you’re desperately trying to hide? Don’t worry about it. Mistakes can be your new best friend.
Bosses move to sack the SMS, email sickie
IT’S a sure-fire way to #annoytheboss. Tapping a text message or email to throw a sickie is raising not only the hackles of employers but their suspicions.
The one thing Julie left out of her big speech
JULIE Bishop doesn’t think she’s at a disadvantage because she’s a woman, and doesn’t acknowledge the glass ceiling. But she’s missing a very obvious point.
I, robot… you, replaced
IF YOU think we’re still years away from robots replacing you in your job, think again. A chain store has already started to roll out robot employees.
Is this proof Gen Y is better than everyone?
GENERATION Y cops a lot of criticism, but the youngsters among us aren’t without any redeeming qualities. This one might surprise you.
Minimalism – Can it transform your workday?
SLEEK, uncluttered workplaces are the buzz around town right now, with mobile workstations and standing desks becoming the norm. Can this trend help transform your workday?
Here’s what not to do on your last day of work
It was her last day on the job and this tour guide decided to unleash a shocking racist tirade. WARNING: STRONG LANGUAGE
Are you being bullied at work?
JUST because no one complains doesn’t mean it’s not happening. Most victims of workplace bullying suffer silently — but the reason isn’t what you might think.
Australia’s most dangerous jobs
THERE are a lot of creepy crawlies that can kill you in Australia, but something much more common than a spider bite is most likely to get you in the end.
Ebola screeners wanted — for $22/h
JFK Airport is looking for brave workers to get up close and personal with potential Ebola patients — for a measly $22 an hour.
Dude, where’s my desk?
A DESIGN studio in the Netherlands has found an imaginative way to encourage its employees to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Facebook, Apple pay staff in eggs
FREE lunches, dry cleaning, massages — frozen eggs? Facebook and Apple will now give up to $23,000 to employees for infertility treatments.
Mums doing their homework
MOTHERS who work at home are connecting online to help others do the same, sharing tips on time management and posting flexible job ads.
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