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.
Employment
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‘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.
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”.
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