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It’s difficult to push back on a return to office when the WFH arrangement was a verbal agreement.

I thought we agreed I could work from home. My boss now says ‘no’

You might have a verbal understanding with your employer but, Dr Kirstin Ferguson says, if you don’t get it in writing, you may not have a leg to stand on.

  • Kirstin Ferguson

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Former Victorian equal opportunity human rights commissioner Kristen Hilton will conduct the review of police workforce culture.

NSW sex pest cops targeted in major probe

Sexual offenders and bullies in the NSW Police Force have been protected by a “boys’ club” that silences victims.

  • Amber Schultz
Jo Tarnawsky and Richard Marles.

Richard Marles settles workplace lawsuit with former staffer on cusp of election campaign

Richard Marles has settled a lawsuit with his former chief of staff Jo Tarnawsky on the cusp of a federal election campaign.

  • Cassandra Morgan
Jess Wartski says being in a new role has been “lifechanging”.

Landing your dream job can be life-changing. Here’s how to do it

The beginning of a year is when many Australians start looking for new roles. Here’s how to get the one you’ve always wanted.

  • Nina Hendy
WiseTech founder Richard White.

No repercussions for WiseTech billionaire who misled the board

Richard White will remain executive chairman of WiseTech despite his fellow board members confirming that he misled an internal investigation into his alleged misconduct.

  • Colin Kruger and Clancy Yeates
WiseTech Global’s founder Richard White.

Slapped with a feather: Richard White misled the board, but keeps the top job

There was no plank walking for this human headline/inappropriate social media lothario. The lack of punishment would be unthinkable in most large Australian listed companies.

  • Elizabeth Knight
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Andrew Thaler speaks to the media on his arrival for a Snowy Monaro Regional Council meeting, in Cooma, 2024.

Serial pest’s offensive rampage hasn’t stopped, even after 19 complaints

Andrew Thaler is accused of violating an official order to stop threatening and offending colleagues in a campaign of “deliberate, calculated chaos”.

  • Jordan Baker
Guardian Australia’s outgoing political editor Karen Middleton.

Guardian political editor exits after months of turmoil

Karen Middleton’s time at the bureau coincided with a period of instability, during which a number of staff left.

  • Calum Jaspan
Restaurateur Maurice Terzini will take leave from Icebergs Dining Room as it conducts an investigation into allegations raised by this masthead.

Maurice Terzini to take leave from Icebergs, investors launch investigation

An Icebergs Dining Room spokesperson said Maurice Terzini will take a leave of absence after allegations against his son revealed by this masthead.

  • Eryk Bagshaw and Clare Sibthorpe
Giving this employee a good reference means they’re more likely to quit, but it poses some moral issues.

Should I give a glowing reference to my toxic employee?

Giving this employee a good reference means they’re more likely to quit, but it poses some moral issues.

  • Jonathan Rivett

Original URL: https://www.theage.com.au/topic/workplace-culture-1mtt