Workplace culture
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Climate crisis
Internal documents show BoM escalated questions on climate and floods
Emails show that the Bureau of Meteorology directed staff to refer questions from journalists about floods, fires, climate change and the reef to senior management.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons and Nick O'Malley
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Opinion
Work therapy
My colleague is being ridiculed for burping. How should I deal with this?
This could become a more serious issue if it’s left unaddressed.
- by Jonathan Rivett
I was taken aback by this job interview question. Should I be?
How the decision-makers responded to your answer can be important.
- by Jonathan Rivett
Has everyone at work lost their minds?
From toenail clippings on the office carpet to bathing with the office kitchen sponge, it seems as if everyone’s colleagues are dragging them down.
- by Janay Kingsberry and Sofia Andrade
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Climate crisis
BoM loses illegal sacking case as staff condemn ‘toxic’ and ‘chaotic’ culture
A judge has criticised chief executive Andrew Johnson’s management style, while current and former staff claim they were gagged over climate change.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons and Nick O'Malley
Opinion
Freedom of speech
It’s dangerous to talk politics at work – especially if you want to keep your job
Dolly Parton recommends keeping your mouth shut if you want to stay in show business. Much the same could be said for any workplace in Australia.
- by Paul O'Halloran
Political staffers deserve to be able to disconnect: union
Community and Public Sector Union national secretary Melissa Donnelly said the new right-to-disconnect laws align with the push for federal parliament to be a more inclusive.
- by Olivia Ireland
ANZ traders exited over intoxication, profane language: Shayne Elliott
Three ANZ traders left the bank after an internal investigation found they used profane language in the Sydney dealing room.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
Opinion
Opinion
When do companies fall apart? When they stop being curious
Creating company culture is an unpredictable process. Coming up with a few empty core values and putting up posters in the lunchroom will not cut it.
- by Jim Bright
Opinion
Opinion
Is the right-to-disconnect the start of a workplace revolution?
The newly introduced legislation is not going to alter how we work overnight, but it might just be the start of a revolution.
- by Tim Duggan
Right to disconnect: Who’s responsible for limiting out-of-hours contact?
Laws allowing workers to ignore messages outside working hours came into effect on Monday, but what if your employer keeps contacting you after your shift?
- by Penry Buckley
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