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Facebook parent company Meta has started sacking 4000 employees in technical roles as part of the tech giant’s latest round of job cuts.
Employment
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Trio’s wild cocaine mail-order plot
The wild plot three men concocted to import 5kg of cocaine – using a cunning tactic to have the drugs sent to fake addresses – has been revealed in court.
‘Insane’: New trend sweeping Aussie offices
Aussies have revealed their “soul destroying” experiences at work and why they’re being forced to “quiet quit” as a new trend called The Great Burnout takes hold.
‘Fat cats’: Major bank cuts Aussie jobs
Commonwealth Bank has been slammed over announced Australian job cuts, accusing senior “fat cats” of having no concerns over the decision.
Bold plan to give one group $290k
Taxpayers could fork out millions to help one group of workers transition into new jobs under a radical proposal.
State with biggest jobs boom revealed
Covid-19 ravaged Australia’s job market, but fresh data from the ABS reveals which state is rebounding fastest from the pandemic.
Major builder sacks one in 10 staff
A Melbourne building firm has slashed its headcount for the second time in six months, just a few days after another major construction company collapsed.
Rich causing $45b super problem
A report has warned Australia’s superannuation scheme has become “taxpayer-funded inheritance” for the wealthy, amid calls to cut tax breaks.
Woman loses life savings after cunning text
A devastated Melbourne woman has shared a stark warning after losing thousands to an elaborate scam.
Good news for Aussies looking for a job
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released new data on job vacancy rates and preschool enrolment figures.
‘Literally impossible’: Aldi facing $10m problem
The budget supermarket is known for its discounts — but staff at stores across the country are raising claims of underpayment.
WFH here to stay as bosses lose power
Employees will soon have the upper hand in the work-from-home debate, thanks to a contract hack giving workers more flexibility.
Why mum skills should be on your resume
Caring for children helps develop sought-after employment skills mums can use to their advantage, experts say. Find out how.
Eyebrow-raising duties in ‘worst job ad ever’
A job ad for an assistant to make a wealthy couple’s “life easier” lists duties so bizarre and onerous people have questioned if it’s real.
Wendy-Jayne’s secret to success for young jobseekers
Wendy-Jayne Williams’ hard work built a national employment empire. She says these changes would help push young people into work and solve our skills shortages.
Why South Aussie women lead the way as entrepreneurs
The future is bright in this state with women leading the way when it comes to bold innovation and entrepreneurship, says Commissioner for Public Sector Employment Erma Ranieri.
Boom! First defence, then space will earn state billions
The state’s defence industry has begun a new era of spending – more than $200bn – that will employ thousands.
700 Aussies sacked then instantly rehired
Staff at a major hospitality group allege they were terminated and then rehired by a different entity right before Australia Day to avoid penalty rates.
More terrible news for Aussie workers
Conditions facing Australian workers look set to deteriorate badly next year as three factors collide to create a chaotic storm.
The forgotten people of the jobs boom
The unemployment rate is at a record low but there are concerns for one group of Aussies who aren’t reaping the benefits.
The industries driving Aussie jobs boom
New analysis has revealed the Australian industries leading the employment boom as well as some other surprises.
Major boost for Aussie tech start-ups
Australian tech start-ups in one state will have the opportunity to access a new program lead by a global investment firm.
Gold Coast Magic Millions trailblazer reveals surprising truth
Clare Lindop created history by becoming the first female jockey to win the Gold Coast Magic Millions 2YO Classic and 15 years later she says more females than males are seeking jobs in racing.
Over 60 per cent of Aussies working ‘too hard’
It’s a problem that 60 per cent of Australian workers are dealing with – and as we head towards Christmas, there is little respite coming.
Disturbing $26k issue impacting Aussies
A problem impacting half of Australia’s population – by up to as much as $100,000 – has stagnated with a “failure” to take steps to change it.
Wild ‘fallout’ from work Christmas party
A senior staff member hitting on a much younger employee and broken ankles have one employer worried about this year’s festivities.
Why Christmas parties are being cancelled
Workplaces are being urged to ditch the “Christmas” theme from office parties this year in order to be more inclusive.
Disturbing issue to take 200 years to fix
It’s costing the Australian economy a whopping $72 billion a year, yet the “unfair” issue is going to take an extraordinary amount of time to resolve.
Huge workplace trend about to hit Australia
A radical workplace trend has been deemed a huge success – and now some companies are undergoing a shake-up.
Aussie staff given unusual work perk
Westpac is introducing a new leave entitlement for employees in a first for the Australian finance industry.
Call to end ‘outdated’ long service leave
An Australian workplace coach believes the concept of long service leave should be scrapped because it’s “outdated”.
Violent clashes at largest iPhone factory
Workers have clashed with security as violent protests broke out over pay and Covid restrictions at Foxconn’s iPhone factory in central China.
Bunnings, Kmart caught up in sinister scam
Two iconic Aussie retailers have been embroiled in a fake job scandal as scammers prey on desperate jobseekers.
Bezos to sack 10,000 Amazon staff
Jeff Bezos made an announcement about his $185 billion fortune hours before rumours emerged that 10,000 workers were about to lose their jobs.
Trillion-dollar company’s Aussie bombshell
A new player is shaking up the Australian superannuation space claiming to offer a low-cost service – but some have been quick to point out a massive flaw.
Huge time bomb Australia is facing
Australia is facing a ticking time bomb, with a warning we need to make big changes – and quickly – if we want to move forward as a nation.
Finally, an affordable family home in Sydney’s east?
Buyers rejoice! This four-bedroom ‘picture-perfect’ home in the eastern suburbs comes with a relatively affordable price guide.
‘I’m way too pretty to work’
An American TikTok user with more than 10 million likes recently took to the video sharing app to say she is too pretty to work.
Heartbreaking post exposes sad truth
No longer able to physically do his former job, this 24-year-old Sydney man’s plight shows the silent struggle facing many cancer patients.
Company launches 4-day work week in Aus
A multinational has become the latest company to take the leap to a four-day work week as it starts a 12-month trial in Australia.
Surprise truth about quiet quitting exposed
Australian workers who embrace the “quiet quitting” trend may not realise this surprising impact of their actions, an Australian expert says.
Biggest risk to Aussies with mortgages
As the cost of living continues to skyrocket, Australians need a huge pay rise to keep up amid warnings homeowners are going to be particularly hard hit.
‘You’re wrong’: Gen Z’s new work demand
Generation Z and Millennials have new work demands – and this time they’re coming for the middle managers.
Man fed up with $150k finance job, quits
Burnt out Aussies are quitting their high-paying jobs, sick of long hours and bad management, as they embrace the Great Resignation.
Huge irony in who works from home
Data has revealed which suburbs across Australia have the highest rates of people working from home and there’s a huge irony in it.
‘Pathetic’ contract raises eyebrows
A Sydney local has shared a bizarre employment contract entirely devoid of professional templating and branding.
The Project host’s WFH rant divides nation
Hamish Macdonald has divided viewers after saying he believed continued working-from-home arrangements was “diminishing the value” of work.
Weird reason woman lost six-figure job
A Victorian woman was “aggressively” pursued to join a new company, but when she was due to start, things went horribly wrong.
Staggering payday for public servants
Australia’s richest public servants are now earning close to $1 million a year in salary and benefits – double what the PM takes home.
‘Weirdest call’: Higgins grilled on secret tapes
Brittany Higgins secretly recorded a phone conversation with then-employment Minister Michaelia Cash in the days after her resignation.
‘Fire them’: Sickening sight rocks America
America has watched with horror over an NFL star’s troubling scene. There are calls for heads to roll. WARNING: Distressing content.
Why your wages should be going up
New data shows that skill shortages are forcing some businesses to increase wages, and workers in one industry have done better than the rest.
Jobs graph reveals worrying housing sign
New employment data has exposed a worrying sign about housing shortages in areas across Australia.
How woman increased salary by $194k
A woman whose salary jumped from $41,000 to $235,000 in just four years has revealed the ways she made the massive wage increase happen.
‘Disturbing’ pressure hitting Aussie economy
The extraordinary impact of economic “challenges” affecting the country is ramping up as the “pain threshold” grows. But the worst is yet to come.
How to score more money and work less
How does a higher salary, bigger bonuses, flexible hours and a nine-day fortnight sound? It’s all within reach.
20yo makes $1m after ‘quiet quitting’ school
At the age of 16, Wil Massara decided it was time to “quiet quit” high school and focus on building his new company. Now he is set to rake in $1 million in revenue.
Why Aussies have to work multiple jobs
Australian workers who have arrived in Canberra for a major event are pushing for one big change to help lift their wages.
Tax cuts for ‘wealthy’ Aussies slammed
The Government is under fire for continuing to support tax cuts for the rich and “billionaires” and is being accused of turbocharging “inequality”.
Terrifying prediction for mortgage payers
Interest rates will rise, that’s a given. But when will they stop rising and what will Aussie mortgage payments be?
’Eye-watering’ rent increases causing crisis
It’s no secret that rents have been skyrocketing across the country leaving many in desperate situations, but it’s also contributing to another crisis.
New way people will be ‘quiet quitting’
The “quiet quitting” trend has gained momentum around the world and it’s going to have a huge influence on the future of work.
Boss threatens worker after ‘quiet quitting’
A tech worker was regularly putting in 50-plus-hour weeks for his employer, but since rejecting the crazy workload he has been singled out by his boss.
Radical proposal to solve major problem
The president of Australia’s peak union body is open to a radical proposal to solve a major problem affecting certain workers.
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Manager’s text that made barista quit
A Starbucks barista has shared the text message she received from her boss which made her hand in her notice immediately.
Most common job with the best pay in Aus
New data has revealed not only the 20 best paid jobs in Australia but also the wages of the 20 most common jobs – and there are huge disparities.
Miner claims she was ’pissed on’ by colleague
Details have emerged of women being sexually harassed in the mining industry, and men who witness it doing nothing.
Why young star athletes need Plan A, B and C
As talent identification in sport targets younger Aussie kids, experts and former pro athletes agree that junior development programs should include educational building blocks for Plan B
Surprising origin of insane office trend
Aussies are jumping on board a new trend to “quit” their jobs but still get paid – but the origin of the movement may come as a surprise.
‘Radical’ change Aussie workers demand
Australian workers are making demands and there’s one “radical” thing at the top of their list. And if bosses want “hot talent” they will need to submit.
Worrying graph shows Australia is screwed
The glory years for Australia look set to be over as one “enemy” takes hold. And the Albanese Government might just be making it worse.
Three words reveal Aussie jobs chasm
Seek has revealed the number one thing Australian jobseekers are searching for – while job ads suggest employers are reluctant to give it.
Beautician becomes real life Charlie’s Angel
When the pandemic affected her beauty therapy business, one NSW woman put down the mascara and picked up a magnifying glass to join the PI world.
BHP reveals staggering scale of problem
The largest company in Australia has dropped a bombshell at a Melbourne event, revealing the scale of a problem that is hurting everyone.
Military scientist’s X-rated employment scam
A US military scientist allegedly tricked a contractor into hiring a sex worker – who then went on to service other scientists at the Air Force base.
Damning detail in Australia’s price spike
What is actually driving inflation in Australia? New research has revealed a shocking finding.
Big change in Aussie jobless rate
Australia has recorded an unemployment rate not seen since 1974, with the surprise figures well outside market expectations.
‘Disgraceful’ way company lost 50% of staff
An Aussie small business owner has lost half her employees in the space of a few months, describing the situation as “heartbreaking”.
Millions of Aussies set for huge tax cuts
There are huge tax cuts coming and one group of Australians will be biggest winners. Here’s everything you need to know.
New details on Centrelink ‘Hunger Games’
A major shake-up to Centrelink is set to come into force by July 1, but the new minister has flagged some further changes.
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