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Employment
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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.
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