That exhausting extra mile.
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Doing well at work can often just lead to getting more work to do.
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Theresa May’s plan to boost UK competitiveness risks exposing flaws in the higher education sector.
Cafes might have hosted work for centuries but are they the best place for gig workers to do their thing?
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When it comes to gig workers, research says it’s better to work with others and in the same place everytime.
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The foundations are shaky after the previous regime, but there are reasons to be optimistic about Theresa May’s initiative.
Waiting area in Lagos, Nigeria.
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Britons, Nigerians, Americans and Brasilians don’t see time in the same way. These differences are explained by the history and constraints of each country.
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Back in 1663, it was all about staff getting the day off, now it’s all about boosting the coffers of the major stores.
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As the film descends into intoxication, viewers are likely to be sobered by glimpses of a badly damaged America.
What makes a good teacher? It’s not rocket science.
In the UK, the length of teacher training has not changed significantly in over 30 years, and yet the demands on teachers have increased massively.
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Fuelling direct competition between talented colleagues can backfire.
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Basically, we need to work less.
The kinds of activities volunteers can do have changed, from long-term activities to more short-term, episodic volunteering.
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Volunteers in Australia are essential to the provision of a range of services. Yet Western countries – including Australia – have recently reported a decline in volunteer rates.
When can I pencil you in?
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Maybe you shouldn’t meet at that time and place? Research shows that the clock and the calendar can be a drag on leisurely activities.
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The gender gap matters, and we need to recruit, train and retain more men to care for and educate our youngest children
Lucy Kellaway is leaving the Financial Times to become a teacher.
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A look at the real causes of the teacher shortage in the wake of Lucy Kellaway quitting the FT for life as a maths teacher.
The majority of 457 visa holders are skilled workers.
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Business Briefing: breaking down the 457 visa myths
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Policies targeting the 457 visa workers scheme aren't going to improve the employment prospects for low skilled workers and Australia's unemployed, an expert says.
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How to spot a bully at work. It’s not as easy as you might think.
Analysis shows single parents who are welfare recipients have a financial incentive to seek work.
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Despite media reports that single parents might find relying on welfare payments more appealing than working, analysis shows they are better off working and more than half in Australia are.
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Ride-sharing app Uber is facing a new wave of legal claims after a landmark ruling on work conditions. But any triumphalism is deeply premature.
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Burnout is a growing problem for the modern workplace. It has an impact on organisational costs, as well as employee health and well-being.
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Too much research focuses on “fixing women”, so let’s hear the male line on what needs to be done.