Business
Workplace
Hollywood A-listers help turn a company scandal on its head
The decision by obscure data-operations firm Astronomer to hire Hollywood celebrities to turn calamity into a positive appears to have worked brilliantly.
- by Alisha Haridasani Gupta
Latest
Astronomer HR chief resigns one week after being caught on Coldplay ‘kiss cam’
The $1.5 billion software company has now confirmed both executives wrapped up in the cuddle seen around the world are no longer employed.
- by Bronte Gossling
Opinion
Work therapy
My company hired a dud, despite my warnings. Should I have said more?
You did everything right according to the corporate textbook, but despite all of this, the panel clearly made the wrong decision.
- by Jonathan Rivett
Opinion
Jobs
Why older workers can be ‘too qualified’ to get a new job
The higher you climb up the corporate ladder, complete with larger salaries and expectations, the fewer jobs there are.
- by Tim Duggan
Justin Hemmes hosts the Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation's Silver Party
Justin Hemmes hosts the Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation's Silver Party fundraiser at his mansion in May.
Opinion
Workplace
Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ lifts the lid on an astronomically common issue
Romance in the office happens all the time, but it’s what you do about it that matters.
- by Tim Duggan
Astronomer CEO resigns after being caught on Coldplay kiss cam
The US tech company announced that Andy Byron had resigned from the company, saying its standards for both conduct and accountability hadn’t been met.
- by Alex Veiga
Stunning 24 hours after CEO of $1.5b tech firm appears to be caught out on Coldplay ‘kiss cam’
A usually unremarkable concert moment has raised questions worldwide about two software executives’ personal lives.
- by Bronte Gossling
Tech chief caught in ‘affair’ with HR director on Coldplay kiss cam
Coldplay singer Chris Martin addressed the pair during the concert in Boston.
- by Daniel Woolfson
Opinion
The lowdown
Writing skills at record low, with many year 9 students at a primary school level
The ancient act of writing remains one of the most powerful skills we have to shape thought, build understanding, and express ourselves.
- by Lorna Beegan
Analysis
Hiring
The questions you should (and shouldn’t) ask at every job interview
What you do and don’t ask during a job interview could make all the difference when it comes to getting an offer.
- by Caterina Hrysomallis
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