Why more people are working on Australia Day
For many workers Australia Day means a welcomed day off, but an increasing number of staff and businesses are now choosing to work rather than take a public holiday. See why.
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Half a million workers needed in ‘critical’ sector
Experts have warned nearly half a million more workers are desperately needed in one sector if Australia wants to avoid increasing rates of homelessness and delays in major infrastructure projects.
Simple reason Aussie jobseekers are going global
Australia has been plagued by widespread skills shortages yet jobseekers are turning to global companies.
New threat for women in Aussie workplaces
Job ads seeking workers with AI skills have surged 20-fold in the past year – but a significant gender training gap is also emerging.
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How workers can cope with new pressures
The pandemic tested Aussie workers’ resilience – but experts say the worst is still to come. Find out how to keep new pressures caused by the economic downturn in check.
Quiet quitting: how doing less may save your job
Australians are doing the bare minimum at work to avoid getting the sack, as part of a global movement known as quiet quitting. But experts warn it could backfire on some workers.
Top 20 courses to help you get ahead at work
Discover the top 20 courses Australian workers are using to get ahead in the office. We list them here.
Ghosting job offers may ruin your career
Talent shortages are seeing jobseekers fail to reply to companies and recruiters who offer them work — but candidates have been warned they will be blacklisted for roles in the future.
’You’re not on mute’: rise of rude Aussie workers
Social distancing has left Aussie workers without the face-to-face skills required to communicate appropriately with colleagues sparking fears of a spike in mental health claims.
Working holidays: ‘Just do it’
Working holidays are back in demand for young Australians looking to travel and advance their careers at the same time. Here’s how to have a successful rite of passage.
Four questions to ask before quitting your job
Before ditching your job to join The Great Resignation, there are four big issues you need to be aware of.
Spot a job offer that’s too good to be true
Now is an opportune time to change careers with increased salaries, promotions, and flexibility all on offer. But the increased choice can make it harder, not easier. Here’s what to look out for.
Aussie workers stretched to the limit
New research reveals 84 per cent of Aussie employees are being forced to take on up to six additional tasks to cover for staff shortages, leaving many unsure about what their real job is.
Teacher shortages are growing across Australia – here’s how you can help
Australian schools will be short tens of thousands of teachers within the next decade unless more people urgently train to enter the profession.
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