Costello quits Nine after airport clash
Former federal treasurer Peter Costello has quit as the chairman of media giant Nine three days after a controversial incident with a journalist.
At Work
Data reveals ‘urgent national issue’
New research has exposed the extent of sexual harassment in the retail industry, in what experts have called “an urgent national issue”.
Melbourne boss’s email to staff goes viral
A Melbourne journalist boss’s message to staff has gone viral, igniting a wave of support for something so simple.
‘Obvious step’: Huge annual leave shake-up
Aussies deserve an extra week of annual leave to make up for the fact that employees are working longer hours than ever, a powerful union says.
More Stories
‘He said we should work naked’
THEY came to Australia for adventure, but left with chilling memories. Now these backpackers are lifting the lid.
What’s amazing is this story is not unique
IT’S not just the Harvey Weinsteins of the world. Aussie CEO Gemma Lloyd says sexual harassment happens in every industry.
Amazon, where ‘everybody suffers’
AT AMAZON, workers must pack an item every 30 seconds for gruelling 10-hour shifts, toilet breaks are timed — and ambulances are regularly called.
From $10k debt to owning a home
WE’RE told it’s impossible to travel the world and still afford to buy a home. But this man says it’s a millennial myth.
Sacked punch-up bus driver gets job back
A BUS driver caught up in a violent punch-up on the side of the road during a road-rage incident captured on CCTV has won his job back.
What to do if you’re struggling at work
AUSTRALIA has a reputation for being a healthy country, with a deeply ingrained love of sport, nature and the outdoor lifestyle. But we are weak in areas of work/life balance.
Hidden epidemic in workplaces
THE pressure is building in our daily lives, with a cocktail of stress, financial issues, job insecurity and isolation literally killing us.
Problem costing us $12 billion a year
IT’S the embarrassing and complicated issue that no one wants to talk about, but it’s hitting our hip pocket hard.
How to spot a depressed colleague
WORKPLACE depression and anxiety is an all too real epidemic in Australian society. This is how to identify and help a colleague in need of support.
Coles baker sacked over ‘dick pic’
A COLES baker who got a rise out of his manager with “dick pics” has been sacked, even though his boss found one image “funny”.
Original URL: https://www.themercury.com.au/business/work/at-work/page/190