Business
Workplace
Part-time on way out as Australians opt for ‘flexible work’ instead
Women are voting with their feet in a move to flexible full-time rather than traditional part-time work, a significant snapshot of Australian workplaces reveals.
- by Hamish Hastie
Latest
Opinion
Jobs
‘Inbox zero’ is a lie we should all give up on
Email has morphed into the scourge of the modern workplace.
- by Tim Duggan
The greatest fear for posties – no, it’s not the dog bites
Walking his route is one of the reasons Peter Thompson loves being a postman, but there’s one thing that worries him.
- by Sue White
The three-step guide to getting ahead at work
Follow these simple strategies and significantly improve your ability to attain your dream job.
- by Richard Triggs
I was taken aback by this job interview question. Should I be?
How the decision-makers responded to your answer can be important.
- by Jonathan Rivett
Has everyone at work lost their minds?
From toenail clippings on the office carpet to bathing with the office kitchen sponge, it seems as if everyone’s colleagues are dragging them down.
- by Janay Kingsberry and Sofia Andrade
Opinion
Freedom of speech
It’s dangerous to talk politics at work – especially if you want to keep your job
Dolly Parton recommends keeping your mouth shut if you want to stay in show business. Much the same could be said for any workplace in Australia.
- by Paul O'Halloran
Analysis
Careers
The Gen Z habit fuelling a generational divide on LinkedIn
The younger generation sees LinkedIn more like the original Facebook. How far is too far on LinkedIn?
- by Charlie Wells
Opinion
Workplace culture
When do companies fall apart? When they stop being curious
Creating company culture is an unpredictable process. Coming up with a few empty core values and putting up posters in the lunchroom will not cut it.
- by Jim Bright
Opinion
Work therapy
Why did my colleague pretend they’d never met me before?
While these situations can be commonplace, it doesn’t make them any easier to deal with, and can leave you feeling uncertain and anxious.
- by Jonathan Rivett
Opinion
Workplace culture
Is the right-to-disconnect the start of a workplace revolution?
The newly introduced legislation is not going to alter how we work overnight, but it might just be the start of a revolution.
- by Tim Duggan