Warning as Australia’s jobless rate rises
Workers are being advised to “up their game” amid fears the nation’s jobless rate will keep climbing. Here’s how to avoid being made redundant, and what to do if you lose your job.
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Australia’s top paid graduate roles revealed
A new list of the 12 highest-paid graduate roles show young workers can immediately earn up to $83,000 a year. But experts have a warning for those chasing instant gratification.
‘Love versus money’: do workers have to choose?
Being happy at work is important, experts say, but most Aussies are too worried about financial pressures for this to be a priority. Here’s how to avoid sacrificing love for money.
Full-time v freelance: Should you make the shift?
Employers are increasingly turning to freelancers and fractional workers – but this can benefit savvy workers, offering the potential to earn more money. Find out how.
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Full List: Industries that are most likely to hire you
An employment market slump has led to more competition for fewer jobs – but smart jobseekers can target certain industries to give themselves a better chance of being hired. See the list.
‘Left of field’ jobs paying big bucks
Aussies seeking a pay rise should consider moving into these four careers that are experiencing greater demand and offering lucrative salaries, experts say.
How Aussie workers can avoid wage theft ‘pain’
A shocking number of employers are making payroll errors, leaving their workers unfairly short-changed. Here’s how you can ensure you’re being paid properly.
How your boss can help you ease cost of living pressures
Aussie workers want their bosses to help ease their financial woes. Find out what help you can get from your boss – other than a pay rise.
‘Be smart’: TikTok trend warning for Aussie workers
A surprising new viral video trend had experts warning workers to think before impulsively posting.
Four-day work week: How to convince your boss
Shorter work weeks are “rapidly” becoming a reality in Australia. Here’s how to request an extra day off from your boss – and why it could be beneficial for them, too.
OnlyFans ban: Bosses crack down on ‘risqué’ side hustles
Side hustle policies are being rolled out in workplaces, as hundreds of thousands of Aussies seek second jobs. Find out how to avoid crossing the line.
What to do if you’re paid less than your co-workers
At least half of Australian workers say they’re earning less than colleagues doing the same job. Now, experts reveal the best way to handle the situation.
Shorts, Birks? What’s acceptable to wear to work
Sneakers, singlets and birkenstocks — welcome to the post-pandemic office dress code as experts reveal what outfit choices are OK, and what’s inappropriate.
Career paying $150k ‘straight out of school’
Employers are being forced to offer high wages, even for entry-level roles, for workers trained in a career that’s in demand across several industries.
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