What older workers really think about the office
They’re keen on financial security but many older workers have no career aspirations or big goals, says a new report on over-50s
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Why more CEOs are taking the ice bath plunge
Australian CEOs and other corporate players are rapidly embracing the global ice bath trend, claiming it improves their fitness, mental health and decision making.
Saying no to the boss just got a whole lot easier
New right to disconnect laws start later in August but workers are already gearing up to take advantage of the workplace rule change.
Stereotyping the bush is a hiring hurdle but so is the data gap
Stereotypes about rural jobs need to change, but a lack of solid data is not helping in the search for more workers.
Breaking the bias on corporate leadership
For years women have been urged to crack the glass ceiling and become great leaders. But what chance do they have when business schools and training courses often add to the problem?
Listen up – from Monday you can say no to the boss
New rules on contacting workers after hours will begin on Monday, with workers set to test the right to disconnect.
Shareholders pressure brands on LGBTQ marketing
Conservative groups are filing more proposals implying that companies working with LGBTQ organisations could become the next Bud Light.
Australian firms work hard to keep staff engaged
Australian companies are among the happiest places to work. They show enormous innovation, drive, resourcefulness and talent to push forward even as the economic landscape is changing.
Six-step methodology shows the way to happiness
There are six essential measures of the happiest places to work. The WorkL methodology of identifying the best places to work is a score based on the six criteria.
Great managers make people want to come to work and do well
To be credible as a leader you have to have technical qualifications and/or experience to win the respect of those you lead. They are vital to coach people and develop capabilities.
Is your workplace happy? Enter the awards and find out
The Australian is on the hunt to find the very best places to work. There are only a few weeks left to enter. So be quick.
Happier staff bring greater profits
Employee happiness is directly correlated to engagement levels, which lead to greater profit. Is your workplace happy? Enter The Australian Best Places to Work awards and find out.
Gen Z revealed as the unhappiest, with the highest flight risk
Research shows half of employers believe that Generation Z is not entering the workplace well-equipped with the skills and knowledge needed for their roles.
Post the Voice, corporates still on track on the social licence
Australian companies still recognise the need to maintain their social licence
The background story of Australia’s first gender pay gap report
The inaugural report into the differences between what men and women are earning in Australia has been criticised as much as it has been praised for taking the first steps to eradicate financial inequality. So, how did we get here?
There’s a gender pay gap, can I ask for an increase?
You’ve discovered today your company pays men more. Now you can demand an increase, right? Not so fast.
Employers must find balance with union’s WFH push
Unions are keen to see an extension of remote work but bosses worry about productivity, promotions and culture. Somewhere in the middle is a satisfactory compromise.
How AI can help you get a job
If you really want to leverage the full potential of this technology and upgrade your interview performance. Story by Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic
Is this the end of the Great Resignation? Why workers are staying put in 2024
The data’s in, and while some admit the term itself might be the 2024 HR bingo card, it shows the Great Resignation is out and employees plan to stick around this year.
Why more and more Aussies are working multiple jobs
A record number of Australians – including many women – are working multiple jobs.
New disconnect law is ‘good news’ for bosses
The new law allowing workers to disconnect takes risk out of the employer’s duty of care for remote workers, says legal expert
The big workplace trends for 2024
From four day weeks to university credentials to AI – the way we work will change dramatically this year.
Why luxury handbags are good for the soul
There’s a range of human needs, from shelter to security, but there’s also a need for esteem. The luxe industry is here to help
Missed out on a bonus? How about a new job?
Market watchers have warned managers looking to retain staff in the banking sector should move early to avoid job hopping after the start of bonus season.
Don’t call them Karen, but do call them out
Middle-aged, entitled and not willing to back down, how do you deal with a person who seems to enjoy making your life harder than it needs to be?
Why it’s not cool to lose your cool over WFH
Fair Woork ruling shows the importance of managers not losing their cool with employees.
Overdosing on information is not helping our productivity
Too much information is leading to ‘knowledge obesity’, says Atlassian work futurist Dom Price.
Can we really say no to the boss?
Permission to say no to “unreasonable” contact from your employer after hours is shaping as the next right for workers.
What’s in store: here’s how your working life will change in 2024
We’re in the middle of a revolution, but it’s not just about WFH. Here’s a look at some of the big trends to watch for in 2024.
Suncorp shines light on in-depth staff engagement
Suncorp has put feedback, engagement skills development and the wellbeing of its 13,000 staff at the core of its adaptive culture.
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