Public Service has swelled but moved towards temp jobs: snapshot shows
Ranks of "non-ongoing" public servants continue to swell.
Workplace Relations
'I'm not drinking it now': VB on the nose as pubs join brewery boycott
Well-known pubs have turned off their Carlton Draught and VB taps and removed many other popular beers from sale as they join a growing, union-led boycott of the brewery.
Splitting hairs: Banning dreadlocks in workplace legal, US court finds
A US court of appeals has ruled that refusing to hire someone with dreadlocks is legal.
One in three Australian workers now regularly works from home
More Australians than ever before are regularly working from home in their main job, with the top reason being the need to catch up on unfinished work.
'Union busting' public servants say no to government's offer
No vote at the agency where 20 per cent of public servants are bargaining reps.
Workers underpaid thousands on SEQ farm
More than 90 Korean backpackers have been underpaid thousands of dollars while working on a farm in south-east Queensland.
Ambos' chalk blurs the line between protest and graffiti
Whether a peace sign or a hopscotch court, chalk markings can be a contentious subject.
Striking public servants target new submarines
Defence technicians will refuse to work on new subs as they protest against the 'dumbing down' of the workforce.
Parliament House staff bargaining collapses
Troubled public service department must abandon the process and begin again.
Public servants ponder mystery of missing Shared Services boss
The federal government's ill-fated Shared Services Centre was leaderless in the weeks before its takeover by the Finance Department was announced.
Two more companies join blacklist of 'female-free' boardrooms
Women are on track to occupy 30 per cent of boardroom seats by the end of 2018, but 22 companies remain complete female-free zones.
Public service declared safe as compo claims dwindle
Public service bosses getting the workplace safety message, says Comcare.
Early childhood educators protest being paid as little as $20 an hour
Patricia Rosas has a second job as a cook on Saturdays to supplement her salary as an early childhood educator.
Teachers fear downgrading of education in prisons
Unions across NSW including the NSW Teachers Federation are rallying against the Baird government's plans to privatise the work of prison teachers.
Meet the boss: Shoe chief John Charlton
A casual job results in a hugely successful career in retail.
Public Service Commissioner to extend temporary contracts to three years
Temporary government workers may have their contracts extended for up to three years as part of reforms introduced by Australian Public Service Commissioner John Lloyd.
Industrial strife to hit the house on the hill
Workers who keep the flag flying at Canberra's Parliament House are the latest group public servants threatening to walk off the job.
21 signs you're mentally stronger than average
Mental strength takes a long time to develop - a daily practice to push yourself to grow stronger, while setting healthy boundaries. How far have you got?
Assault probe in Carlton & United Breweries dispute
Police have launched an investigation into an early-morning attack outside Melbourne's biggest brewery, in another sign that a union-led picket line over sacked maintenance workers has turned hostile.
Worker unfairly sacked over 'sarcastic' post supporting ISIS
An airport baggage handler was unfairly sacked for making a "sarcastic" Facebook post supporting Islamic State, the Fair Work Commission has found.
Ex-Twitter exec hits out at sexism in business, politics
Women in politics and business are held to higher standards than men says former Twitter executive Kirstine Stewart.
Sting in the tail of pay offer to public servants
Giant department offers upfront pay rise in return for industrial peace, but there's a catch.
Surf Life Saving NSW manager embezzled $3 million
The head of Surf Life Saving NSW embezzled more than $3 million before he resigned from his job in July.
A playful attitude is good for business
One woman is on a quest to transform mindless grind into meaningful progress.
Learning model offers fresh challenges, benefits
The race is on for new ways to improve STEM learning.
Business plans with an eye to the future
A young entrepreneur believes modern life is about being flexible.
Public service 'panic' as Finance takes over shared services
Jane Halton's department to take over shared services as auditor's report looms.
Is your boss a psychopath? There is a good chance
You are just as likely to come up against a psychopathic boss in your office as you are in the prison population.
Fast-growing physio group preventing injuries at work
Physiotherapists acquire expertise in diverse specialist areas.
This new paid leave policy may be the smartest perk for families yet
In recent years, progressive companies have lavished ever more lengthy or creative paid parental leave programs on staff. But a new Deloitte policy may be the smartest benefit yet.