Qantas workers accept 18-month pay freeze
More than 4000 Qantas ground staff have taken an 18-month pay freeze in return for big bonuses and "groundbreaking" superannuation and leave provisions.
Workplace Relations
Public servants' workers compo gets tough
Nearly one-in-four Comcare claims knocked-back in the past year.
Mushroom pickers underpaid $650,000, watchdog claims
A large mushroom farm that pays migrant workers depending on how much they pick is facing a landmark court case alleging the system makes it "almost impossible to earn a sufficient wage".
Nice CEOs do finish first, study shows
You don't have to be a "Neutron Jack" Welch to succeed at the helm, a new study shows. Unfortunately only fretful neurotics are less likely to find themselves in the C-suite than nice people.
Baird urged to put domestic violence leave on national agenda
Frontline community workers and unions will urge NSW Premier Mike Baird to put domestic violence leave on the national agenda at the Council of Australian Governments meeting late this month.
18 highly paid jobs for people who hate people
If you're not a people person, you can turn that to your advantage with these well-paid jobs.
Cargo ship probed over pay and conditions
A cargo ship that hauls alumina for Rio Tinto along Australia's coast is under investigation for failing to pay its crew and keeping squalid living conditions on board.
Controversial CFMEU officials stand for election
NSW CFMEU officials Brian Parker and Darren Greenfield have nominated for leadership positions after the royal commission into trade unions found they had intimidated other union officials.
More public service pay disputes go to mediation
Government's bargaining policy in more strife, after fresh Fair Work Commission move on Defence, DHS, ATO and more.
'Gig' staffer the new kid on the block
There is a new kid in town.. called the Gig, and its taking over the workplace.
Over 50, but 'not over the hill' for career change
At the age of 67, David Reddin decided it was time for a change; time to break from his corporate past, time to try something new.
The old boys' boardroom is alive and well, PwC study shows
Less than a quarter of male respondents in an 800 company survey believed board diversity is good for their companies' performance.
Workers call off strike, blockade at Geelong oil refinery
A seven-day blockade that shut down work at one of Australia's most important oil refineries is over.
If America was a business, Trump would be fired
If America were a public company, Trump probably would be ousted as its chief executive officer after his recent vulgar remarks about women caught on tape.
Now there's a version of Facebook that even your boss might like
Facebook has released "Workplace", a communication tool meant to foster more productivity in the office.
Food companies to target Chinese markets under 'historic' new deal
Australian food producers and manufacturers will get inside knowledge of Chinese shopping habits under a landmark new deal designed to expand the nation's food export industry.
Child sex abuse was no reason to lose my job, says former multicultural leader
A former high-profile multicultural leader and writer has argued that pleading guilty to child sex abuse was no reason for him to lose his job.
Cabs in the ranks: Defence spends $1 million a month on taxis
Defence's $100 million travel bill, for four-and-a-months, included nearly $4.5 million on taxis.
Delays in life-saving surgery for women with asbestos disease
During her teenage years Galy O'Connor had a job in a factory where she worked mixing paint colours.
'Sad day for Australia': Ford is officially finished
Hugs, tears and uncertainty for those working last shifts.
Immigration Department's last stand in pay dispute
Last ditch attempt to keep industrial umpire out of public service pay dispute.
Tax Office hires customer service chief from Masters hardware
Fresh from hardware train-wreck, Masters executive will lead ATO service delivery.
14 psychological tricks to get people to do what you want
You don't need to be the CEO to get people to listen to you.
Careers Australia course 'flawed from moment we enrolled'
One of Australia's largest college networks is under investigation over allegations two of its courses were flawed, all but impossible to complete and under-resourced.
Office workspaces the new frontiers for attracting employees
In order to attract staff, companies have engaged in a number of tactics, that is not all about location and wages, but rather workplaces and how they function.
'People like you': public servant wins e-bullying case
Tensions boiled over as ATO public servants toiled on E-Tax for Mac project.
Sexual harassment an 'everyday occurrence' for Australia's young workers
Young women are being solicited for sex at work and face alarmingly high levels of sexual harassment, new research reveals.
Public service pay dispute could go five years
Coalition's hardline industrial policy is at risk of collapse as arbitration ordered.
How to attract executive recruiters
There are some simple things you can do to improve your chances of getting noticed in an abundant candidate market.
Appetite for technology
Linda Trent has been working in IT for decades and today, most of her work involves developing apps.