The Commonwealth officials who have scored a 5-per-cent pay rise
Acusations of 'hypocrisy' and 'unfairness as more federal high-earners get pay rises of up to $26,000.
Workplace Relations
Do you get less than a Silicon Valley rookie?
An Australian IT student's research into what his fellow engineers are being offered by Silicon Valley is illuminating.
Australia stagnates, just 10 female CEOs in the ASX 200
The number of incoming female chief executives in Australia remains low and has stagnated over the past year, according to a report examining tenure and makeup of CEOs by PwC.
'Minimal supervision' for students during industrial action
All public schools around the state will provide minimal supervision for students when teachers take industrial action on Thursday morning over pay and conditions.
'The smallest person in the world': How Nina overcame harassment
Nina Dillon Britton was a confident young student until she was undermined by her male peers. A survey of 22,000 young Australians shows her experience is not isolated.
Australia's top 50 highest paying jobs
A look at Australia's 50 highest paid jobs highlights a huge gender pay gap.
'I was spat on by a customer': retail abuse on the rise
It was only when a customer spat in his face that Jack Burrows found himself struggling to deliver service with a smile.
Employers are underpaying 2.4m workers superannuation: report
Close to a third of Australian workers are missing out on $3.6 billion a year in superannuation entitlements and many do not even realise they are being underpaid, a new report reveals.
How agencies can use the new, simpler performance management rules
The Public Service Commissioner wants to remove red tape from staff management. What's this mean?
All work, no play: regulating overtime
Despite some legal protections to guard against it, overwork affects too many Australians.
How to ace your next job interview
Whether you are interviewing for the first or fifth time, or you haven't interviewed for a position in some time, there are a number of things to remember to be sure you nail your next interview.
More and more Indian IT workers on 457 visas put on base salaries
The proportion of IT professionals from India granted 457 visas and put on base salaries of $53,900 or less has tripled under the Coalition government.
Another public service vote goes down in a thriller
Public service bosses get second opinion. But not the one they wanted.
Emergency intervention to avoid gas and power crisis
The Victorian government has launched an emergency intervention to stop a workers' strike at Esso that could threaten the state's gas and energy supply.
Forrest lashes business for slavery failure
Business leaders including "Twiggy" Forrest and faith groups have joined forces to calling for new legislation to outlaw modern slavery and forced labour which is on the rise.
Under siege: public service slips below average wage
Most public servants earning below average wages after three-year "siege of attrition" by Coalition.
Survive the office Christmas party and keep your job
Staying out of trouble isn't hard, and it just takes a modicum of decorum and self-control.
'I overshared at work'
Public servants' advice column: we put your workplace woes to an executive coach.
ACCC votes yes days after 'unprecedented' video address
54 per cent yes-vote at Competition and Consumer Commission.
Maths lovers helps others
A web-based maths learning program is enjoying success.
Making a living from music can be done
Music may not be an ironclad career prospect, but it’s still possible to earn a livelihood.
How to present yourself online
Managing your own brand is now a critical aspect of career development.
Kodiak bears, a dead turkey and 35 days of pure professional learning
A short but intensive stint at one of Melbourne's most prestigious institutions of gluttony led to a lifetime of career wisdom.
Boost for Sydney's Anzac Memorial
The memorial attracts more than 200,000 visitors annually.
Baird government replaces local employees with 457 visa workers
IT professionals are being hired on 457 visas in preference to Australian workers at the same time the NSW government outsources public services.
Victorian schools clean up on workers
In the cutthroat world of contract cleaning in government schools a vulnerable workforce is paying the price.
Defence chief: I couldn't make a reasonable offer under Abbott
Defence Department boss could not make reasonable pay offer under Tony Abbott.
Cutting penalty rates would boost profits: new report
Cuts to penalty rates would increase shareholder profits or result in negligible savings for customers who shop at major retailers including Myer and JB Hi-Fi, new analysis shows.
Caltex class action on the cards amid worker exploitation claims
Oil giant Caltex is facing a potential class action after revelations of widespread exploitation of workers over a number of years.
Bosses need to catch up: the nine-to-five-work day is dead
It's time to retire the traditional nine-to-five work day.