How to talk to your boss
Experts say preparation is key to confident workplace conversations.
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How to lose friends and alienate people at work
If you want to get along with your colleagues – whether face-to-face or remote – these are the bad behaviours you need to stamp out now.
How Aussie workers can refuse going back to the office
A legal expert reveals when a worker can (and cannot) refuse to return to the workplace amid the Omicron outbreak. SEE ADVICE
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.
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Growing demand for razor-sharp skills
Barber shops are as trendy as male grooming itself but not enough jobseekers are becoming qualified barbers, despite record numbers of apprentices in training.
Starting a new job during COVID-19
While many of us continue to work from home, spare a thought for new hires who have been forced to learn the ropes without meeting bosses or colleagues face-to-face.
Your work questions answered
This week, four of Adelaide’s top recruiters reveal how much a jobseeker’s cultural fit is considered during the recruitment process, compared to skills and experience.
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
With so many jobseekers applying for jobs right now, ensuring your job application stands out from the competition is more important than ever. Here’s how.
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.
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