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Paid parental leave change welcome
Leanne Berry Business owners will breathe a sigh of relief when Centrelink takes over paid parental scheme payments in March.
The glitch that stole Christmas
Caitlin Fitzsimmons Bad customer service has derailed Christmas for my kids - can we get it back on track?
Three myths about probationary periods busted
Michael Bailey You may have more rights than you think if you're still in the early days of your job.
10 tips to tame the office whinger
Larissa Ham Every office has at least one. Here's what to do to defuse them.
Global roaming solved
Kate Jones Be gone, bill shock: never come home from overseas to a massive phone bill again.
Variety is the splice of life
Natalie Bloom A new breed of entrepreneurs called 'life splicers' successfully balance work and home life.
What would you do with an extra hour?
Kate Jones If you had just one more hour in your day what would you do with it?
What your boss really wants to say to you
Larissa Ham Norman Ohl, an employer for more than 30 years, refers to his staff as “the paid enemy” – not to their faces of course.
What are the greatest risks SMBs face?
Andrew Gordon A new survey finds cash flow risks, increased competition, reputational damage and regulatory pressure keep business owners up at night.
How to survive the end of the year
Kate Jones Struggling to get to the Christmas finishing line? Think again. Here are our tips for facing the end of year rush.
Baby comes first
Claire Dunn How to tell the boss you're not coming back to work after having a baby.
How to stay awake in meetings
Caroline James What are the secrets to staying alert in the ‘bored-room’?
Should office romances be kept secret?
Caroline James Many people meet their partner at work, but that doesn't make it easy to manage the working relationship.
World's weirdest meeting spots
Adam Courtenay Would you meet a client in a haunted house, bomb shelter or dodgem car?
Getting contracting right
Tom O'Shea It pays to know the difference between an employee and a contractor.
Choose your charity wisely
Steve Sykes Supporting charitable programs is a great opportunity for those with passion for the cause, but it’s not without challenges.
Businesses have cake and eat it too
Alexandra Cain Should you get the day off on your birthday?
How to get people to read your emails
Caroline James Never let your emails be consigned to the junk folder again.
