Massive job cuts hit Aussie insurance giant
A job cull is sweeping through one of Australia’s biggest insurance companies, even as the company rakes in big profits.
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Aussie finance sector’s big AI move
An industry-first agreement will look to protect one Australian fund’s workers in the age of ChatGPT with a new “gold standard”.
Single pic proves WFH is dead in the water
In the heart of Sydney’s bustling financial district, a surprising storefront has popped up. Here’s why office workers fear it’s the death knell for WFH.
Surprising retirement reality for Gen Z Aussies
Millennials and Gen Z Aussies might be locked out of housing, but in one area of economic life they are in prime position.
‘Wild’: 31yo tradie exposes feral poo trend
A tradie is airing out his industry’s laundry in a confessional series online and has uncovered some unbelievable acts.
‘Trapped’: 24yo expat exposes FIFO salary
A young worker has revealed exactly how much he earnt working FIFO and how quickly it all went.
Shocking reason Aussies go into debt
Despite cost-of-living pressures, the average Aussie spends $1309 more than they can afford and the reason is tragic.
‘Do better’: ABC sorry after racism review
An investigation into racism at the ABC found current and former staff experienced racial slurs, exclusion and being mistaken for other people of the same race.
‘Do better’: ABC sorry after racism review
An investigation into racism at the ABC found current and former staff experienced racial slurs, exclusion and being mistaken for other people of the same race.
Aussie workers monitored by ‘scoreboards’
A group of Australian workers are facing constant, real-time monitoring, where their productivity is being displayed on “scoreboards”.
Tradie earning $160k struggles to survive
A Brisbane tradie has taken the cost-of-living crisis to a new level, revealing he is working to survive despite earning a six-figure salary.
‘Craziest’: Wild tax return trend exposed
As we approach another tax deadline, cheeky Aussies have been sharing the rogue claims they’ve made.
Tough Aussie WFH rules backfire
Many of Australia’s tech companies have enforced tough work from home mandates but the move has backfired on them.
Next step for nurses following strike
Thousands of nurses finally have an answer from the government about increasing their wages after they walked off the job earlier this month.
‘Furious’: Hip suburb erupts at KFC move
Legendary fast-food icon KFC has been approved for one of Australia’s multicultural jewels, and some locals are not happy.
Sneaky theory behind WFH collapse
As more companies order workers to return to the office, a theory has emerged that companies could have a hidden agenda behind scrapping WFH days.
Surprising area bikie gangs have infiltrated
Sinister gangs are “plundering” some of Australia’s most valuable products with fears more violence could be coming.
Flyers warned ahead of major Qantas strike
Travellers are being told to prepare for potential delays ahead of more industrial action planned by Qantas workers.
Brutal war of words erupts after WFH axed
Aussie tech giant Atlassian has fired another not-so-subtle shot at Amazon for ordering its workers back into the office, sparking a fierce debate online.
‘So much hate’: Nurses reveal awful abuse
NSW nurses say they were subjected to verbal abuse from “Boomers” driving past while they were holding rallies, calling for better pay.
Brutal result of CEO’s bombshell WFH call
The boss of Amazon made a major announcement to staff about working from home, and it has led to a big problem for the retailer.
Footy fans face Qantas strike threat
A massive union strike is hitting Qantas over the next week, as thousands prepare to fly to Melbourne for the big AFL grand final on Saturday.
Green shoots ahead for Aussie economy: OECD
The OECD says the world economy is “turning a corner” on inflation and offers a bullish read on Australia’s outlook for 2025.
Green shoots ahead for Aussie economy: OECD
The OECD says the world economy is “turning a corner” on inflation and offers a bullish read on Australia’s outlook for 2025.
47-minute phone call before tradie’s suicide
A tradie who tragically took his life at work made one final call to his employer asking if he could take the day off as he felt unwell. Their response has left his family enraged.
Aussies short-changed $5bn a year
Slow moving reforms to the way Aussie workers are paid superannuation is costing the workforce billions of dollars every year.
Probe could change WFH rules for millions
The Fair Work Commission will review whether work-from-home rules for clerical workers are “fit for purpose”.
‘Thanks, boss’: Problem with new law
A string of messages from fed-up workers has revealed the sad reality of Australia’s ‘right to disconnect’ laws which came into force this week.
‘Rip them off’: Mechanic reveals dirty truth
A Melbourne mechanic has revealed which groups of people he deliberately rips off, exposing a trade secret everyone expected.
‘Explain’: MP under fire over union protest
A Greens MP says he was supporting workers “deprived of their basic right to a democratic, independent union” when he gave a fiery address at a CFMEU rally.
‘Wouldn’t’: 27yo boss reveals hiring trend
A young Aussie boss has revealed the viral trend that results in Gen Zers getting jobs others wouldn’t, and what “wouldn’t work”.
‘Really nasty’: Disturbing tradie rally sight
An “appalling” image seen at CFMEU protests has been condemned as “unacceptable”, with one MP calling for laws to be strengthened in response.
Only way to get Gen Z back in offices
An unexpected Gen Z work trend has emerged — and there is one major factor making them turn down high-paying jobs.
Disconnect law exposes ‘wild’ working trend
Workers now have the right to disconnect from work but one boss reveals the “harassing” trend she discovered.
Nando’s waitress slapped with plate responds
A woman who was slapped in the face with a plate has taken to social media to explain what happened after the incident went viral.
‘Broken down’: Fears over new work laws
New ‘right to disconnect’ laws that come into force from today have been slammed by some business leaders, here’s why they’re worried.
New law could ‘damage your career’
Millions of workers have scored a major win from today – but an expert has warned the change could have unintended consequences.
Huge change for millions from today
From today, new work laws will kick in across the country that will have a massive impact on Aussie workers – but not everyone is happy.
Huge change for millions of workers coming
Massive changes to workplace laws kick in August 26 which will allow millions of employees to ignore calls from the boss out of hours.
‘So hard’: Uni grad reveals job crisis
A young Aussie has revealed the “hard” reality of trying to find a job after university.
30yo’s big question after landing $120k salary
A young Aussie has revealed the one thing she “never realised” when it came to work after receiving a whopping $50,000 pay bump.
’Appalled’: Jobs axed in blow to union
A major union put into administration by the federal government after allegations of corruption and links to criminal gangs has hit back in a fiery statement.
Major milestone in nuke subs dream
A major milestone has just been hit in Australia’s ambition to acquire nuclear-powered submarines.
Fresh hope for embattled airline
A judge has granted the administrators of Rex Airlines more time to find a buyer for the embattled airline, with possible offers already in the pipeline.
‘Scared’: WFH case could spell disaster
An ANZ worker who feared catching Covid has lost her bid to work from home full time, and it could have major consequences for every Australian office worker.
27yo boss reveals wild Gen Z work norm
What does work look like in 2024? According to Gen Z boss Rachael Wilde it about making sure no one feels “left out”.
CEO torched over wild commute to work
American coffee chain Starbucks is facing backlash after it was revealed how the company’s new CEO will travel to work.
Worker bursts into tears over boss comment
A young Aussie has revealed the comment a former boss made that left her feeling “disheartened” and shocked.
Why $100,000 a year isn’t enough anymore
Making $100,000 a year used to be a kind of salary holy grail for a lot of Aussies, but the country’s cost-of-living crisis has changed that completely.
Major win for sacked Virgin worker
A flight attendant has won his bid to be reinstated at work after taking the airline to a tribunal over his ‘unfair’ sacking.
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