‘Alarming’ new gender pay gap figures
Many Aussie companies will soon have to publish their gender pay gap – but there are fears cost of living pressures will keep women in jobs with significant wage inequality.
Careers
Revealed: Australia’s highest-paying side hustles
Australians with ‘side hustles’ are raking in an average of $21,400 a year amid the pressure of rising costs. See which tasks are in-demand and give the best return.
The workers set to benefit from skills shortages
In-demand workers in certain industries are set to take advantage of Australia’s impending skills recession to secure huge pay increases. See the list.
Compelling reason to keep working remotely
Australia’s “anywhere workers” are reporting higher incomes, with some reporting that staying away from the office has allowed them to buy a home.
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Your teen hates school? Here’s how to help
It can be hard to force your child to go to school if they hate it, but there are other pathways available to ensure they get a good start to life without being miserable.
Revealed: Best jobs for young jobseekers this year
There are lots of roles available in retail and hospitality, but they are not the only career options for young jobseekers. See the expert recommendations.
How to negotiate a pay rise
Looking for a pay rise in 2022? Experts share their top tips for nailing the negotiation.
Simple mistake that will cost you the job
Turning up late to a job interview will do you no favours – but employers say this behaviour is an even bigger no-no.
‘Terrified if we’re penalised’: Women face new work trap
Women who resist returning to the office risk may limit their career potential. But experts reveal how they can still progress and even get a promotion at home.
The factor more important than ATAR
With tens of thousands of school leavers sweating the release of Year 12 results, experts stress that final school grades will not define the rest of their life.
The Great Resignation: real or hype?
Believers and sceptics say why they think the global trend of employees quitting en masse will come here – or not.
6 things smart workers do over Christmas
Four career experts share what proactive workers should be doing right now to maximise the summer break.
Employment for people with disability in spotlight
One in five Australians live with disability yet they are 30 per cent less likely to gain employment than the general population. This must change.
How you can combine work with holidays
A new wave of FIZO – fly-in-Zoom-out – employees are finding that working doesn’t have to cramp their lifestyle.
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