Welcome to Fat Cat Thursday
It's the afternoon of Thursday, January 5, and the nation's top business leaders have likely already made more money this year than the average Australian will make all year long.
Workplace Relations
The real reason Ford abandoned its plant in Mexico
Ford's decision to can a planned factory in Mexico stems more from its long-term goals than Donald Trump or devotion to US workers, analysts say.
How to quit a job you hate with grace
If 2017 is the year you leave a job where you are miserable, whatever you do, suck it up and plan for a graceful exit.
10 ways to get more productive working from home
Want to work from home more this year to spare yourself the lengthy commute to the offices? Here's some tips to make it work
Why the six-hour workday won't happen
Employees pining for a shorter, six-hour workday just got some bad news from a trial in Sweden closely watched globally.
Sunday isn't special, say business leaders
Business leaders have renewed their push for reform as they ponder some of the new year's biggest issues at the sailing regatta.
'Now you're stuffed': worker loses road-rage case
An employee who was sacked after being filmed in an "aggressive" road rage incident while using a company car has lost a battle to get his job back.
Work emails at home? Non merci!
As of Monday, French employees no longer have to deal with work emails at home. Will other nations follow suit?
Thousands stuck on 'zombie' work deals
Thousands of retail and hospitality employees are being paid reduced wages under so-called "zombie" agreements that were struck during the WorkChoices era, an analysis suggests.
Where the world's highest-paid expats live
For foreigners working overseas, one country pays almost double the global average.
The best time to retune your career? It's probably right now
Is it time to ask for a raise, or to look for a new job? Or do you just want to be happier where you are?
Thousands of injured workers to lose compensation benefits
Christine Guzara is among thousands of injured workers who will be cut off the NSW workers compensation scheme this year despite it posting a record $1.4 billion surplus.
Bakers Delight's zombie deal 'exploits' workers
Bakers Delight workers in Victoria, some on $8 an hour, are being kept on an outdated contract from the unpopular WorkChoices era that drastically reduces weekend penalty rates.
Engineers imported from overseas when locals struggle to find jobs
When Kenan Toker enrolled to study electrical engineering he thought it was a growth industry with plenty of job opportunities. He was badly disappointed.
Don't fear the robots; they won't kill jobs
Robot K-2SO is the undisputed star in Star War's latest installment , outacting the actors - a sign of things to come in our automated economy?
Taxpayers pay $180,000 in public servant's breast reduction battle
Federal government pays nearly $180,000 legal bill in battle to avoid paying $20,000 for public servant's breast reduction.
Crown staff reap 'recognition pay' for night, weekend toil
Thousands of hotel and casino employees will start receiving above-inflation pay rises and extra allowances from next year that recognise the sacrifices of working in an around-the-clock workplace.
Scandal in Swimland: School caught underpaying hundreds of instructors
The popular Paul Sadler Swimland has been caught underpaying hundreds of young instructors over six years.
Over-50s can adapt to new jobs and technology: research
Julie Misson, 55, is getting ready to start a new business in the new year developing healthcare apps.
2016 a wake up call on executive pay
Global investment funds say 2016 should serve as a wake-up call for Australian boards on the issue of executive pay, with some company executives paying themselves too well.
How landlords are falling short on keeping office workers happy
It is important to keep tenants happy, particularly when new buildings come on stream in the next few years, according to tenant representatives.
Corrections staff at 'suicide risk' from bullying
Prisons agency faces claims of high risk of suicide and self-harm among current and former staff.
2016: a year in public service almost like no other
Here's to 2016, more different to 2015 than most people realise.
How to handle office relationships in case they go wrong
Almost one in two people end up in a sexual relationship with their workmates, but it may not be the best thing for your career, HR professionals warn.
State government charged over Ravenhall prison riot
Victoria's corrections department has been charged with criminal safety failures over the violent mass riot that rocked the maximum-security Ravenhall prison last year.
Power workers told to 'give ground' for plant's survival
Energy giant AGL has lashed out at union leaders for blocking proposed cost-cutting reforms that are at the centre of a long and bitter stoush.
15 things successful people do over holiday breaks
The holidays are almost here, which means you might be looking forward to some time off from work.
A-G's public servants vote yes, Lloyd claims a year of triumph
When viewed a certain way, most public servants have voted yes, says Public Service Commission
Paid domestic violence leave would have 'modest' impact on the economy
Paid domestic violence leave would fail to disrupt the economy at a cost of $80 million to $120 million per year if extended nationally to the entire workforce, new analysis has found.
'Take full advantage': Public servants urged to take long Christmas break
The public service traditional Christmas shutdown used by bosses to trim employees' leave balances.