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With Australia’s business productivity at a 60-year low, experts have revealed how to make life easier – and work more effectively.
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Careers’ panel of experts share the four ways your reference can cost you the job.
Job ads seeking fully vaccinated workers skyrocket
The job market is rapidly shrinking for unvaccinated Australians with more businesses only accepting applications from jobseekers who are double dosed against Covid.
How loneliness is impacting Aussie businesses
Australia’s loneliness epidemic is hitting workplaces, with bosses warned to check in on employees. Here’s what to look for.
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Your work questions answered
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The post-coronavirus office dress code
Working from home during the COVID-19 outbreak has opened office workers’ eyes to the comfort of casual attire – and there is no going back now.
Your work questions answered
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Pressure test for business ethics
As the coronavirus pandemic pushes some businesses into crisis mode, experts predict ethical dilemmas will increase – so it is vital workers know how to speak up in these potentially awkward situations.
Workers who can ask for a pay rise amid COVID-19
Workers have been laid off and others stood down amid the coronavirus pandemic, but for some, a pay rise may not be out of reach.
Why it’s worth having work buddies
Having friends at work is not only beneficial for productivity and problem solving, but it can make you come across as more of a team player and therefore a potential leader.
Your work questions answered
Each week, four recruiters give their advice on how to approach common work problems. This week, it’s how to deal with the stressful work environment caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
How to plan your non-retirement
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many older workers, with unemployment, underemployment and reduced superannuation forcing them to postpone retirement. It has many Australians rethinking their futures and careers.
Your work questions answered
Recruiters give their advice on how to approach common job search problems – this week, it’s how to develop skills in the current work climate to talk about in future job interviews.
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