Defence survey reveals troubling issue
Defence Force officials say the latest survey of personnel has revealed one in 20 have experienced sexual misconduct.
At Work
‘Bulls**t’: Huge call on tradie shortage
Despite a critical housing shortage and a suite of construction liquidations, a powerful union says there is no tradie shortage – only a plan to bring in migrant workers.
‘Crucial’ tax detail Aussies need to know
Australia’s leading professional accounting body has provided its top tips in the lead up to tax time, including the “crucial” details that Aussies need to know.
Boss shows reality of ‘soft, fragile’ Gen Z staff
A Millenial boss has divided people online by revealing the reality of working with “soft” and “fragile” Gen Z employees.
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Man to lose two-thirds of income
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Cyclist sacked for middle finger
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Teacher suspended for transgender lesson
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Distressing message found on clothes tags
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When workers quit in pure style
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‘Take your headphones out’
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Quit smoking, get more time off work
A COMPANY has come up with a genius way to encourage its workforce to quit smoking — an extra week of time off each year that they stay off cigarettes.
Chocolate shortage before Christmas?
ANGRY Cadbury workers have threatened to cut off the supply of Freddo, Dairy Milk and Roses to protest “dehumanising” treatment.
Strippers on strike over equality
STRIPPERS are up in arms is over a new breed of scantily clad bartenders at city clubs that are allegedly earning more when customers “make it rain”.
Workers scared of losing their job
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