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Women in business can be forced to define themselves in opposition to the attributes associated with men.
No rest for the weary in a 24/7 economy.
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Ever more people are stuck with shift work in a globalised economy that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
With every round of redundancies, significant questions arise around the long-term viability of mainstream news media in Australia.
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There is lingering anger among journalists made redundant that expertise and experience seem to have become disposable assets in newsrooms.
‘Great cover letter btw’
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Seven tips to make you shine.
Groomed to perfection.
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Over the past 30 years, capitalism has redefined the labour market – and with it, men.
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Why is work making us miserable?
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The restaurant chain may well be trying to head off union pressure and sidestep collective action … but a win is a win.
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We get angry about pay disparities, but the complex nature of executive salaries makes it hard to know where to start.
Technology can help workers in many ways.
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People will still be needed on factory floors, even as robots become more common. Future operators will have technical support and be super-strong, super-smart and constantly connected.
A German Railway AG program helps refugees with career orientation and helps integrate them into the country’s employment system.
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Many refugees are unable to use the skills and knowledge they have brought with them and obtain work equal to their experience.
Research shows women consistently trade time in employment for greater time in domestic work even when their resources are on par with men.
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The latest Census shows Australians spend between five and 14 hours a week on unpaid domestic work, but it’s women who suffer the most from this.
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In a highly individualistic world where work prevents us from spending time with friends and family, a universal basic income could change society.
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We spend most of our waking hours at work, but are we really ourselves when we step through the door?
Child support payments actually help single mums to stay employed for longer, research finds.
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Higher child support payments actually lead to an increase in the employment rate of single mums, research finds.
A shift to open-plan offices means interpersonal and influencing skills are more important than ever.
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So-called ‘soft skills’ – including interpersonal skills, critical thinking and relationship-building – are rated as being important across all jobs and industries.
For organisations, racism, whether overt or subtle, creates unhealthy workplace conditions.
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Workplace cultural diversity and productivity are closely related. But the potential benefits can only be realised if organisations foster a conducive atmosphere for their diverse workforce.
Hospitality workers, along with fast food and retail workers, will have Sunday and public holiday rates cut under the decision.
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The Fair Work Commission’s latest decision to cut certain Sunday and public holiday penalty rates continues a tradition of undervaluing young workers.
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Seven million workers are missing out on information which keep keep them healthier.
Hanging by a thread?
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Psychologists rank job insecurity as one of the most stressful things about work – new research uncovers why.
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Having a job plays an important role in our overall happiness – yet research also shows most of us are unhappy while we’re at work.