Workplace
Welcome to Top Gun: The Australian fighter pilot preparing CEOs for war
Work is war — or it can feel that way to certain CEOs. Enter former Australian fighter pilot Christian Boucousis.
- by Emma Goldberg
Latest
Government slashes office space in the biggest city leasing deal in four years
The state government has signed a lease for more than 18,600 square metres of office space in a new 10-storey, energy-efficient building on Victoria Parade.
- by Nicole Lindsay
Wage theft may be illegal, but it happens. Here’s how to handle it
Employers have an obligation to pay superannuation, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson, but that doesn’t mean they always do.
- by Kirstin Ferguson
Biden is not the only 80-year-old running the US. Meet America’s gerontocracy
Many members of the US Congress are over 80. While age doesn’t necessarily determine ability, some are asking if it’s time for a new generation.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Opinion
Opinion
If you WFH, office jargon could have you thinking WTF
Can office lingo be confusing, or even exclusionary? I once told a newbie to get ready for “the stand-up” and terror crossed his face.
- by Cayla Dengate
My boss never asks how my weekend was. Why don’t they care about me?
Approaching frustrating situations with a mix of curiosity and empathy is always ideal, says Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
- by Kirstin Ferguson
Thousands of casuals could choose to become permanent employees under new IR policy
About 850,000 casual workers who have regular hours will be eligible for permanency, and can choose to give up their casual loading rates in exchange for sick pay and holiday leave.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
‘Double the experience and half the space’: The new breed of city office
Companies providing environmentally friendly buildings in the best locations with excellent amenities are much-prized by employees. Xero’s new Hawthorn digs represents the new breed of city office.
- by Stephen Crafti
How can I fight the gender pay gap when our CEO doesn’t see an issue?
Equal pay has been a legal requirement in Australia since 1969, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson, so don’t give up.
- by Kirstin Ferguson
Don’t be afraid to ‘manage up’ if your boss is a nightmare
It’s not always easy to ‘just quit’ your job if your boss is making your life a misery.
- by Jonathan Rivett
I feel like a punching bag at work. My boss wants me to toughen up
Some managers believe that just because they learnt to cope with mistreatment, you should too. But it’s not right, says Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
- by Kirstin Ferguson