It hasn't been a great time to be a man without a job. The jobs that have been disappearing globally, like machine operator, are predominantly those that men do. The occupations that are growing, like health aide, employ mostly women.
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.
It's 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.
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.
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
Employees pining for a shorter, six-hour workday just got some bad news from a trial in Sweden closely watched globally.
Business leaders have renewed their push for reform as they ponder some of the new year's biggest issues at the sailing regatta.
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.
As of Monday, French employees no longer have to deal with work emails at home. Will other nations follow suit?
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.
For foreigners working overseas, one country pays almost double the global average.
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?
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Bakers Delight workers in Victoria, some on $8 an hour, are being kept on an outdated contract from the unpopular WorkChoices era that drastically reduces weekend penalty rates.
When Kenan Toker enrolled to study electrical engineering he thought it was a growth industry with plenty of job opportunities. He was badly disappointed.
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?
Federal government pays nearly $180,000 legal bill in battle to avoid paying $20,000 for public servant's breast reduction.
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.
The popular Paul Sadler Swimland has been caught underpaying hundreds of young instructors over six years.
Julie Misson, 55, is getting ready to start a new business in the new year developing healthcare apps.
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.
It is important to keep tenants happy, particularly when new buildings come on stream in the next few years, according to tenant representatives.
Prisons agency faces claims of high risk of suicide and self-harm among current and former staff.
Here's to 2016, more different to 2015 than most people realise.
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.
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.
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.
The holidays are almost here, which means you might be looking forward to some time off from work.
When viewed a certain way, most public servants have voted yes, says Public Service Commission
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.
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