‘Brag’: How women with side hustles can earn more
The gender pay gap is even bigger in Australia’s gig economy than it is for traditional workers. Find out how women with side hustles can boost their earnings.
Careers
Top workplaces embracing paid parental leave for new dads
New dads have unfairly faced “ridicule” and “discrimination” for taking leave to care for their children – but the tide is turning.
How to negotiate with your boss for remote work
Forcing workers back to offices full-time would severely disadvantage several groups, experts argue. See tips to negotiate a flexible arrangement.
Vital skill all Aussie workers need to improve
Experts say “we can all do better” when it comes to a particular workplace skill, without which, office “blow-ups” are more likely to occur.
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How to boost your salary in three hours
Australians are earning pay rises and promotions off the back of completing tasks that can take just a few hours. Find out what you need to do to increase your salary.
How to earn a $100k salary within three years
Achieving a six-figure salary within a couple of years of working is possible. Here, experts share their advice on how to do it, and the industries to aim for and avoid.
Becoming a tradie ‘nearly impossible’ for many Aussies
Only the rich will soon be able to afford to learn a trade as high training fees and low wages collide, experts warn. See their advice for apprentices struggling to make ends meet.
Getting paid more to work less a ‘double-edged sword’
Earning more money to work fewer hours may sound like the ideal outcome, but experts warn this situation is leaving many Aussie employees in a vulnerable position.
The five Aussie jobs offering the biggest pay rises
Pay rises of almost 30 per cent are up for grabs in a handful of Aussie professions. See the list of jobs with the fastest-growing salaries.
Why Aussies should get paid reproductive health leave
Leave for reproductive health conditions would benefit both women and men, experts say, urging employers to emerge from the “dark ages” on the issue.
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.
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