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Five things rich people don't do
WANT to know how to get filthy rich? Don't get up at 6am and answer your emails. Here are the habits wealthy people avoid.
Australians the world's richest
OUR median adult wealth stands at $233,504 - the highest level in the world, according to the Credit Suisse 2013 Global Wealth Report.
Great wall of booze comes crashing down
THERE are bad days at work, and then there is this. Check out the moment a shelf-stacking disaster as a wall of drinks collapses in front of a store employee and two customers.
Working through lunch isn't that bad for you
EATING lunch at your desk isn't as detrimental as you might think. In fact, it's much better for you than socialising with your co-workers.
Aboriginal job programs face review
INDIGENOUS Australians are suffering 'the racism of low expectations' in employment says Andrew Forrest, who is chairing a new government review.
Cheers! Best countries for holidays
HOLIDAYS are the best. But some people get to enjoy them way more than others. These are the best places to live for days off. See where Australia rates.
Half of female GPs sexually harassed
AN alarming 50 per cent of Australian female GPs are being sexually harassed by patients in their office, a study reveals.
Explained: The most ridiculous business buzzwords
I'VE GOT a buck on some big uglies that could be heading for a dead cat bounce. Lost? Don't worry, here's what that crazy jargon really means.
Are you starting your life too late?
WE'RE starting work later, getting married later, buying houses later and having kids later. But what effect is it having on our future?
Five excuses you need to quit making
HAVE you ever fantasised about busting out of your routine and doing something new? Whatever you do, don't fall victim to these top five regrets.
Dude lives inside New York City sculpture
GUY creates video about living inside a famous piece of public art. Thing is, it's a hoax. But that hasn't stopped millions of people from falling for it.
Behind locked doors: Confessions of a locksmith
HE spends his days rescuing naked people and coming to the aid of those most in need. This locksmith dishes the dirt on what really goes on behind locked doors.
'We're hiring!' Boss trumps video resignation
SHE quit her job via a YouTube video. But now Marina Shifrin's former boss and colleagues have returned fire with their own awesome Kanye West dance clip.
Do you have a disappearing job?
SOME occupations in Australia are shrinking. Rapidly. Some workforces have decreased by two-thirds in just five years.
Promotion? Couldn't be bothered
AUSTRALIA is home to some of the least aspirational workers in the world, with a report stating only 8 per cent of workers are gunning for promotion.
'You're the only one I can trust' - Abbott
JOHN Howard will discuss his bond with Prime Minister Tony Abbott in an updated version of his autobiography, Lazarus Rising.
Want equal pay? Try engineering
CAREERS expert Bruce Guthrie has some tough advice for women concerned about the gender pay gap: ditch nursing and opt for engineering instead.
Five leadership lessons LEGO can teach us
BUSINESS strategist Ken Perlman shares the parallels between building a complex LEGO set with his two daughters and coaching a client through transformational change.
How to get ahead: Stop being so nice
BE NICE, make a good impression, work hard, blah blah blah. Forget all of that. Here’s how being angry and greedy can really pay off. Big time.
Woman quits in awesome dance video
A VIDEO producer has created a hilarious video to deliver a very special message to her boss. Watch what she did here.
Baker sued over penis gingerbread
A BAKERY owner was sued by his employees for showing them penis shaped gingerbread biscuits topped with whipped cream.
Can’t get a job? Let us remove your ink
ONE city in the US is tackling shocking unemployment rates head on by giving jobseekers a chance to erase the past...literally.
Woman sacked because boss ‘couldn’t resist’ her
A 22 year old woman has been paid $22,000 in compensation, after she was sacked by a boss who once said she had the “best legs” in the office.
Should you use your mobile in the bathroom?
GO ON, admit it. You’re using your phone in the toilet. A survey shows it’s much more common than you think, and it’s not limited to texting either.
Nurse faces sack for ‘sex kitten’ texts
A nurse is facing the sack after sending a series of lewd texts to a patient who was suffering with depression.
$1m in super not enough at 65
AUSTRALIANS will need to work longer and add more money into their superannuation funds unless they want to run out of money in retirement.
How to have your resume noticed in 15 seconds
HAVE you spent hours perfecting your resume? Turns out your future boss will only look at it for 15 seconds. Here's how to get your CV to the top of the pile.
Horoscopes essential reading for CEOs
FORGET sales forecasts and revenue reports, CEOs of multi-million dollar companies from all over the world are choosing to act based on the stars. Really.
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Seven deadly sins of commuting
WE ALL know who they are. There are seven types of commuters out there, each more annoying than the last. Chances are you're one of them. Yes, you.
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