Prior to industrialisation in the 19th century, most people worked multiple jobs to piece together a living.
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Two experts assess the prime minister’s claim and what the evidence says about the impact of a ban.
Silly labels for well-paid roles just add another layer of elitism.
A study shows the reality of gig worker experiences is far more nuanced than enjoying flexible work or being exploited.
Beyond the glitz and glamour of the esports arena there are some serious issues with how its economy works and how this affects player well-being.
Women in business can be forced to define themselves in opposition to the attributes associated with men.
Ever more people are stuck with shift work in a globalised economy that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
There is lingering anger among journalists made redundant that expertise and experience seem to have become disposable assets in newsrooms.
Seven tips to make you shine.
Over the past 30 years, capitalism has redefined the labour market – and with it, men.
Why is work making us miserable?
The restaurant chain may well be trying to head off union pressure and sidestep collective action … but a win is a win.
We get angry about pay disparities, but the complex nature of executive salaries makes it hard to know where to start.
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.
Many refugees are unable to use the skills and knowledge they have brought with them and obtain work equal to their experience.
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.
In a highly individualistic world where work prevents us from spending time with friends and family, a universal basic income could change society.
We spend most of our waking hours at work, but are we really ourselves when we step through the door?
Higher child support payments actually lead to an increase in the employment rate of single mums, research finds.
So-called ‘soft skills’ – including interpersonal skills, critical thinking and relationship-building – are rated as being important across all jobs and industries.
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Professor of Economics and Political Economy, University of Leeds
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Professor of Organisational Psychology and Health, University of Manchester
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RBC Professor in Responsible Organizations and Full Professor, Concordia University
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MBA Director & Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour, Bond Business School, Bond University
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Program Director & Associate Professor of Industrial-Organizational and Applied Health Psychology, Adler University
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Associate professor of work and employment, University of Southampton
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Senior Lecturer and Researcher in Innovation and Digital Leadership, University of Brighton
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Professor of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Kent
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Associate Professor of Management, York University, Canada
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Professor of Economics, The University of Melbourne
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Senior Lecturer in Psychology, University of Tasmania
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Cadre en exercice, John Molson School of Business, Concordia University
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Adjunct Professor of Organizational Studies, Schulich School of Business, York University, Canada
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Director, Field Experience (Community-Based), Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary
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Dean, John Molson School of Business, Concordia University
