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.
Settling well in Australia often takes time for people from migrant backgrounds.
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Labour force data actually shows that, after an initial period of relatively high unemployment, employment rates among migrant communities eventually reach parity with the rest of the population.
Freelance and contract work can be stressful, depending on your situation and personality type.
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Workers in the gig economy may need to family members, online services or mentors to preserve their mental health.
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In work poverty is a sign the icy tide of capitalism is now lapping at our ankles in the global north.
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.