Unions campaigned on Sunday penalty rates during the federal election.
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Are penalty rates no longer relevant in the retail industry — and do they cost jobs? Recent research compared two neighbouring states where one raised rates to the other’s level to find the answer.
PhD graduates should aim for careers in industry.
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Australia produces thousands of PhD graduates every year but many will find it hard to secure a university career. So we should do more to help them consider a career outside of academia.
It’s not that difficult.
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Most workplaces still discriminate against women. Here’s how men can fight for equality.
New jobs, such as big data doctor, might be just around the corner.
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Automation is likely to destroy many jobs, but create new ones in their stead. We must adapt to what those new jobs will be.
Robots can help a new business deal with all the mundane tasks.
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Much of the debate about robots talking jobs focuses largely on a jobless future. But robots can deliver a host of benefits, especially for start-ups and entrepreneurs.
At the moment there is official classification for gig work, like the type uber drivers do.
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Workers in the gig economy have to deal with labour insecurity but they also take on more risk by using their own money to buy the tools they need to work.
Was Malcolm Turnbull right about jobs and women?
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Was Malcolm Turnbull right to say that 300,000 new jobs created in the last calendar year, with almost two-thirds held by women?
Australia’s youth unemployment policy needs to reflect that of Nordic countries.
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Australian voters can choose between a youth unemployment policy from the Coalition, seen as a hand out, and the Labor policy which is a hand up.
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Research shows that Roma and other EU migrants don’t come to the UK for state benefits.
Internships give students the skills to navigate real world situations like interviews.
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Students who complete internships at university are better at managing their careers and are satisifed with their career choices, research shows.
Interns may have to give up time at paid work to do an unpaid internship.
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Internships can have direct and indirect costs that may exclude some who can’t afford them.
Was Opposition Leader Bill Shorten right about full time job losses and underemployment under the Coalition government?
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Was Opposition Leader Bill Shorten right about full time job losses and underemployment under the Coalition government?
Are there enough jobs for the class of 2016?
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The economy added fewer jobs than expected in May, suggesting a Fed rate hike this month is off the table. What else did we learn from the report?
There are still many barriers to Indigenous participation and retention in the Australian workforce.
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There is an ongoing trend of low workforce participation among Indigenous people, research demonstrates eight ways to improve this.
Friends indeed?
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Who’s more likely to help you find a job, your close friends or the casual acquaintance you see at the gym? An examination of Facebook friends offers some clues.
The ACT government is the first jurisdiction in Australia to fully approve operations of the ride-sharing service Uber.
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A case of an uber driver from Perth suing the company because his contract was terminated may show how protected drivers are under law.
Unequal.
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Dress codes in the workplace have a long and complicated history for women – especially those in corporate life.
The rise of subcontracting and franchises has allowed employers to enjoy the profits without the responsibility.
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While there has been a rise in contracting out and ‘disruptors’ such as Uber, employment is an will remain the dominant method of business operation in a capitalist setting.
Up in arms.
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Moves to criminalise sex work are facing tough opposition from those in the industry.
The government’s new plan to help young people gain employment won’t work for those who are severely disadvantaged.
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The success of the government’s new youth employment plan will depend on how its used by services, employers and young people alike.