‘Entitled’: Aussies defend ‘smoko’ break
Aussies have pushed back against a workplace norm that could be set to change.
At Work
Fordham rages over ‘woke’ work question
A contractor has revealed the “intrusive” question he was asked when working on a major Sydney project, with Ben Fordham firing up over the “woke” move.
‘More teachers, not lawyers’: MP’s huge call
A federal MP has made a huge call for school-leavers to pursue a different career path than law or finance, amid new figures revealing undergraduate teaching offers are soaring.
Why you shouldn’t apply for a job in January
Australians are choosing the worst time of the year to try and find their next job, according to new research.
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Update on Sydney light rail issues
All the light rail lines in Sydney were knocked offline by a network-wide communications issue.
Company collapses right before Christmas
Staff learnt the horrible news in a text message less than a week after the company denied it would go bust.
Man critical after horror workplace incident
A man has been hospitalised in a critical condition after suffering an electric shock while working on Monday morning.
Japan’s ‘extraordinary’ 2025 work week plan
Japan is taking dramatic action after a 125-year crisis left the Asian power on its “last chance” to “continue to function as a society”.
‘Will see a rise’: Warning over new work law
Businesses across Australia have been warned against continuing to ignore the new Right to Disconnect laws in 2025 or risk facing major consequences.
X-rated detail behind CEO’s party rant
The CEO of a Melbourne-based recruiting firm went viral this week for his bizarre Christmas party rant, but now more salacious details have emerged.
Huge boost for essential Aussie workforce
Some of Australia’s most underpaid but valued workers will benefit from a huge wage increase following months of lobbying for change.
Fears as Qantas strike hits major airports
Qantas engineers have walked off the job at airports around the country on one of the busiest travel days of the year, leaving travellers worried about their plans.
Famed uni rips off 14k staff for $23m
One of Australia’s most prestigious universities has been forced to cough up tens of millions of dollars after ripping off more than 14,000 staff members.
Twist as staff ‘fired’ after filling in survey
The truth behind a viral email firing staff that said they were stressed has now been discovered – and it has caused even more outrage.
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