Workplace
Public service ends epic 'Coon cheese' racism struggle
Noel Towell 12:28 PM He said "I just like plain old Coon cheese". He got a five-year legal battle.
How Silicon Valley reads your CV
Nick Toscano 9:48 AM As the digital boom transforms the world we work in, more people are shedding their pasts for a future in tech.
19 costly LinkedIn mistakes you're making
With Microsoft buying LinkedIn for $35 billion, now's as good a time as any to revise your profile.
Divsions emerge among CFA volunteers in row over deal
Nick Toscano and Richard Willingham Cracks are emerging in the campaign attacking the Andrews government's deal with the firefighters union, as more volunteers speak out against "misinformation" that is stirring "animosity, anger and uncertainty".
Night-fill worker takes on Coles over 'degrading' wage deal
Ben Schneiders and Royce Millar A Coles night-fill worker is taking on the supermarket giant over its "degrading" wage deal
Qld job figures spun both ways as 5000 leave work
Amy Remeikis The latest unemployment numbers duel has begun anew, with both the government and the opposition taking the same figures to tell two different stories.
The power of diversity
Karen Gately Leaders are beginning to realise that overcoming discrimination is not just the right thing to do, it's the smart thing do.
Stop killing employee creativity
Amantha Imber Five changes you can make now to instantly increase innovation.
Labor's plan for a female-friendly public service
Noel Towell Careers will be on the line if public service diversity targets aren't met, says Labor.
Male CEOs with daughters more likely to back women for top roles
Beau Donelly Male chief executives are "sitting on the fence" when it comes to championing gender diversity in their companies, research shows.
Staff paid $4-an-hour chasing pay
Nick Toscano A manufacturing business that illegally exploited dozens of Chinese and Filipino workers is now allegedly refusing to back-pay its staff.
Do short-break holidays stress you out?
Tony Featherstone Do short-break holidays do more harm than good to your productivity?
'A tragedy that should never have happened'
Nick Toscano County Court Judge Jane Campton slams Bilic Homes, saying it was 'foreseeable' that the wall could have collapsed.
Adele Ferguson
Investors discover value accountants ignore
Adele Ferguson Investors are starting to realise some of the most important measures of a successful company.
Microsoft plans to buy LinkedIn for over $US26b
Anna Patty Microsoft plans to acquire the world's largest professional network, LinkedIn, for $26.2 billion, inclusive of the company's net cash.
'We all work together here'
Nick Toscano There's little sign that the Country Fire Authority is being ripped apart.
Revealed: the $65,000 gender pay gap at the top
Noel Towell ATO data indicates big wage gaps among male and female public servants.
Lazy, overconfident GenY? It's no competition
Anna Patty As a 26-year-old working in the advertising industry, Rob Webb does not identify with the stereotypes associated with Generation Y and his fellow millennials.
ATO recruits executives to catch cheats
Nassim Khadem The hunt for tax cheats continues with accountants, lawyers and economists being invited to join the ranks of the Australian Taxation Office.
Top tips for online networking
Jim Bright Whatever your line of business, these days it pays to become part of an online network and add your contribution.
Medical intervention to improve digital records
Josh Jennings A digital health company has been shadowing medical staff as it strives to develop an e-health platform to improve the exchange of important patient information between doctors.
Triumph over adversity is no prescription for a better career
Jonathan Rivett Motivational speakers and their legions of followers eject some vomitous nonsense — none of it sillier than the idea that overcoming difficult circumstances is always a trampoline into a better life.
Meet the boss: Tammy Evans, of IBM
Sue White Working in a role for stewardship is balanced with being a strategist.
Caring for the carers
Carolyn Rance Child protection workers need to care for their own wellbeing as well as that of others.
Get on board with a unique pathway
Sue White Building a boardroom career is an attractive option for some, but a strong strategy is the key to creating one.
The changing world of aviation
Sue White For drone pilots, a career in flying doesn't involve leaving the ground.
Teachers given hand-up on digital learning
Kristie Kellahan A new professional development service helps teachers make sense of the digital world.
Worker co-ops the solution to pitfalls of the sharing economy
Anna Patty Workers are being urged to form co-operatives they collectively own to protect their entitlements and to out-do Uber and Airtasker at their own game.
Time for a contact clean-out
Janine Garner Discover how to audit, de-layer and diversify to build a network that works for you
Why managers can, and do, fail
Peter Mills To meet the challenges of today's work environment all employees must be focused on achieving business goals.
