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Employment
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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.
The Aussies with the most super revealed
There’s a big difference between Australians’ super pots with one area having more than double the national average.
$100k jobs with $10k sign-on bonus
As competition for staff to fill thousands of jobs across Australia gets fierce, one industry is offering salaries far above the rest.
Top Aussie companies for access and inclusion
The inaugural Disability Confidence Awards has celebrated organisations improving employment opportunities for Australians. See who makes the list.
’Very silent’: Issue Labor won’t talk about
Employment Minister Tony Burke says Labor has deliberately chosen to remain “silent” on one issue affecting workers’ wages.
Calls to force companies to stop secrecy
There’s a key issue when it comes to salaries in Australia – and now momentum is building for employers to come clean on what’s happening inside their business.
Unexpected detail in new Woolies stores
Woolworths has announced a new feature in their stores – but some might find it difficult to spot.
Sector where staff are losing out on thousands
A major union is taking a catering business to court over a refusal to pay their staff on the same employment award as other workers in the industry.
This Aussie job has had a huge wage increase
With record-low unemployment, record-high inflation and a cost of living crisis, these are the jobs that will get you a fatter pay packet.
Outrage as word ‘bald’ is ruled harassment
TV host Piers Morgan has blasted a UK employment tribunal that ruled the use of the word ‘bald’ to describe a man was a form of sexual harassment.
Uni degree that scores you $350k salary
It’s never been a better time to be a job hunter with record levels of available roles. And there’s one industry that’s offering eye-watering salaries.
Shameful secret behind this photo
It looks like a happy snap of a perfect family – but Sydney mum Anna McFarlane says it hides a cold hard truth Australia should be ashamed of.
What Aussies are hiding from their workplaces
A large number of Aussies are keeping a secret from their boss and colleagues – and the pandemic has only made things worse.
Sydney suburbs where one in 10 are jobless
Despite Australia’s national unemployment rate being a rosy 4 per cent, some parts of our major cities are doing it much tougher, new data shows.
Stat reveals ‘Great Resignation’ not slowing
More than half of under-35s say they would quit work if their job stops them “enjoying life”, as the Great Resignation shows no signs of slowing.
’Not brave’: Aussie workers’ big fail
Aussies are making one huge mistake when it comes to their job and it could mean they are losing out on thousands – just when the cost of living is soaring.
Insane price you’re about to pay for coffee
As the cost of living in Australia soars, your daily $4 coffee is at the centre of a battle that’s frothing up over wage rises.
Aussie workers come up with new excuse
Employees are angry they are being forced back into the office, arguing they are going to take a huge financial hit with rising prices.
Teachers asked to sign anti-gay contract
A Christian school is again being called out for homophobic behaviour after teachers were asked to sign discriminatory contracts.
New measure for thousands of unemployed
The upcoming federal budget will include a new program to get thousands of young people “off welfare and into work”.
‘It’s time to bring Western Sydney’s dreams to life’
Visionaries from the business, media and political worlds have united at the Future Western Sydney summit with a vow to bring the region’s bright future to life.
‘We apologise’: ASX rocked by outage
Large parts of the Australian Stock Exchange have been brought to a grinding halt after an unexpected four-hour outage.
Major sick pay change for Victoria
Victorians who work in casual or other insecure jobs will no longer be forced to choose between a day’s pay and looking after their health.
Best jobs you can do working from home
While more and more Australians return to working in the office, there are some jobs you can do remotely.
‘Revolting’: Aussies leaving six-figure jobs
With millions predicted to flee their workplaces as part of The Great Resignation, Aussies are ditching six-figure salaries for new adventures.
Retain your staff and save the pain
If your company is starting to experience staff turnover, it is time to refine your employee retention strategy and implement positive changes to minimise financial loss and strain on your business.
‘Bigger than Afterpay’: Aussie joins $1b club
A Sydney entrepreneur is the latest to join an exclusive club, with plans to rival one of the biggest buy now, pay later operators in a different way.
How border opening will hit your wallet
Fortress Australia is finally reopening – but the financial impact might not be good news for everyday Aussies.
Why you should be able to get a job
Australia’s unemployment rate could sink to a level where anyone who wants a job has one in just a matter of months.
‘Volatile’: Company that’s risky to invest in
It’s a company that many feel tempted to invest in – it seems easy and potentially less risky. But this common investment move is fraught with dangers.
Company paying staff $7k to quit
Despite concerns over The Great Resignation, in a role reversal one company is throwing money at people to “fire the company”.
AFL star’s surprise career move
AFL star Bachar Houli has made a surprise career move, outlining his next step during a major speech in Melbourne.
Kellogg’s ‘boycott’ after mass sacking
Social media users are pushing for a boycott of Kellogg’s products after the company announced 1400 striking workers would be permanently replaced.
Workplace’s list of rules sparks fury
A New Zealand dad has revealed the “ridiculous” letter his daughter received on her first day of work.
Migrants to be fast-tracked into Aussie jobs
Migrants will be fast-tracked into jobs to help meet Australia’s urgent workforce needs as it recovers from the Covid pandemic.
Employment for people with disability in spotlight
One in five Australians live with disability yet they are 30 per cent less likely to gain employment than the general population. This must change.
Why young Aussies are turning down jobs
Max, 22, took a pay cut to move to his current job for one very specific reason – and employers have been warned to sit up and take notice.
Why you might finally get a pay rise
A phenomenon dubbed the Great Resignation is about to hit Australia, and despite the scary name, it could actually force wages to increase.
Dark shadow over state’s reopening
Dire employment statistics for Victoria have been released, casting a shadow over the state as Melbourne emerges from lockdown.
‘Mess you’ve made’: Text gets staffer sacked
A Labor staffer has been sacked after he sent text messages to a former Liberal MP claiming he had “proof” he had an extramarital affair.
Huge number of Aussies fighting for jobs
Competition is currently so fierce for certain types of jobs that people risk being “left behind” – and they’re taking years to secure a role.
‘Devalued’: Millions of Aussies to quit work
A trend called the Great Resignation is happening across the US, with staff from all types of industries leaving their jobs – and “exhausted” Aussies could follow.
Locked down Aussies give up on work
Long lockdowns are having a devastating impact on the labour market, with more Aussies simply abandoning their search for work.
The tradie jobs you can apply for now
A $300 million cash boost will see almost 10,000 new jobs open up in one of Australia’s largest employment sectors.
Tradie’s fight for sick and holiday pay
After five years as a casual worker, one Queensland man is tired of missing out on money – but his boss is reluctant to put him on a contract.
Labor staffer sacked over rape charges
A 20-year-old Labor staffer accused of two counts of rape has been sacked “effective immediately”, Anthony Albanese’s office has confirmed.
Facebook group posts ‘no-jab’ jobs
Thousands of Aussie anti-vaxxers have gathered online to oppose mandatory vaccines for employment, posting jobs “with or without a jab”.
The Aussie families in line for a windfall
Some Australian families will enjoy a silver lining from the pain of being in lockdown, with many in line for a tax windfall.
Jobseekers must now be vaxxed
More and more companies are mandating the vaccine for new recruits as the Covid-19 situation worsens in the country’s most prosperous states.
Woman’s outrageous overtime due to WFH
She said the company she is working for is “raking it in” but they refused to provide her with a laptop or chair and just told her to “make do”.
Most sought after skill for job promotion
Now is the time to get a promotion or pay rise – but there’s one skill that bosses will be looking out for above all others.
‘Radical’ eight days a year office move
Staff at one Aussie company have been calling for an extreme change – and the company’s bosses have finally agreed to the transformation.
Union’s shock move against SA hospital
One of South Australia’s major hospitals has been taken to the Employment Tribunal over staffing concerns.
‘Nasty’ trend in Aussie wage packets
There’s a clear indication that Aussie households are struggling and a swift plan needs to be put in place to counter it.
Covid payments plan to save jobs
The NSW Government is reportedly set to announce an expansion of its JobSaver program today to save 10,000 tourism and hospitality jobs.
Aussie jobs that need more workers
There are more than 150 occupations facing skill shortages in Australia across a range of industries, the Employment Minister says.
Surprising salary average Aussie earns
New data has shown the average Aussie salary – but the figures have also shocked, showing that the gender pay gap has widened.
Why jobs in aged care are changing
This year’s Census is set to reveal how Australia’s ageing population is redefining aged care jobs and services, says National Skills Commission.
$20k mistake three million Aussies made
It may have seemed like a good idea at the time, but a $20,000 government scheme could cost hardworking Aussies $100,000 in the long run.
Absurd interview mistakes people make
A recruiter who’s conducted thousands of job interviews has revealed the most embarrassing and downright weird errors she’s seen people make.
’In the dark’: Calls for scrutiny on payments
There has been an “extraordinary” lack of transparency when it comes to who was paid JobKeeper, but some companies are giving the money back.
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