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Melbourne’s Erin Doyle (middle), in her mid-30s, has been stashing away an extra $250 in superannuation in voluntary superannuation contributions for years.

Why young workers think they need $100,000 a year to retire

Young workers are becoming increasingly pessimistic about their retirement, and are overestimating how much they may need by thousands.

  • Nina Hendy

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When the office Christmas party is a minefield of bad behaviours, is it better to give it a miss?

The work Christmas party is a hot mess. Do I have to go?

It’s that time of year when staff let their hair down, and things can get a bit loose. But when management does not enforce a standard of behaviour, is the work Christmas party something to be avoided?

  • Kirstin Ferguson
It’s officially work Christmas party season. Here’s what to keep in mind while you celebrate.

Do mingle, don’t gossip: Six rules for your work Christmas party

Every business celebrates the end of the year differently. How ever your workplace does it, here are some rules to keep in mind.

  • Tim Duggan
Appropriate workwear is a persistent barrier for women in trades, particularly in industries like welding which require specialist gear.

Tradie Katie doesn’t want special treatment. She wants one ‘basic’ fixed

There is a range of barriers for women entering – and remaining – in trades, but a simple change could go a long way to create safer, more inclusive workplaces.

  • Lauren Ironmonger
Is it appropriate for the boss to burst into tears when it is the staff who are losing their jobs?

Staff are losing their jobs but it’s the CEO who needs comforting. What gives?

While modern leadership guides extol the virtues of vulnerability and authenticity, there’s still a time and a place for tears, says Dr Kirstin Ferguson.

  • Kirstin Ferguson
Repeatedly putting in late nights at the office? It might be time for a rethink.

Workers warned off overtime after Woolworths exec sues over 120-hour weeks

A Woolworths executive has claimed she was overlooked for a senior position after working up to 120 hours a week.

  • Nina Hendy
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Worker wellbeing is a growing concern for organisations with increases in psychosocial risk claims and work absences due to stress and exhaustion.

Office gossip is now against the law. (But you didn’t hear that from me)

There has been a shift in workplace culture, away from resilience and towards heightened sensitivity to interpersonal dynamics. Acts of “psycho-social harm” can now put you in courtroom.

  • Paul O'Halloran
Not all attention from senior management is welcome.

A senior executive wants to give me after-hours career advice. It’s giving me the ick

When a senior staff member takes an interest in your development, it can be an opportunity. But if they want to keep meetings on the down-low, that could be cause for concern.

  • Kirstin Ferguson
Julia Baird lunching over Skype on her verandah.

Here I am, yet another woman wrecking the joint

A great masthead dared to ask: Did women ruin the workplace? Well, let’s dance on some of those smoking ruins.

  • Julia Baird
Watching the leadership team bond at a five-star resort while you deal with the fallout of restructuring can be a big ask.

Management went to a five-star resort while we’re on a pay freeze. Should we suck it up?

Watching your leadership team posting about sunset yoga and champagne toasts while staff struggle to cover shortages can be hard to swallow, but is it worth speaking up?

  • Kirstin Ferguson

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