‘It makes you feel not valued’: How wage cuts broke Sahar
When Sahar Khalili started work as a casual pharmacist eight years ago, she was paid $35 an hour. Over the years that has fallen to as low as $30 while her rent has more than doubled.
Workplace Relations
Queensland journalists allegedly underpaid more than $300,000
A Queensland digital media company will front the Federal Circuit Court over allegations it underpaid young journalists more than $300,000 within less than a two-year period.
Ex-CFMEU boss Dave Hanna charged with destroying documents
The lawyer for a former CFMEU boss accused of destroying documents has slammed trade union investigators for charging his client with an offence that did not exist.
Unions fined $430,000 over strikes
Union officers encouraged hundreds of workers across several construction sites, including the Lady Cilento Children's Hospital, to down tools to campaign against "sham contracting".
Focus on the team as a whole
Trying to understand the performance of a work team by analysing the individual members is as helpful as trying to fully appreciate Beethoven's 9th symphony while listening only to the bassoon.
Reaching for the stars
Mike Dalley revels in sharing celestial tales.
Walking the talk about death
A topic that most of us avoid is the life-work of a Deathwalker.
Teacher aims to keep the Anzac spirit alive
A history teacher will lead a group of students to explore historic battlefields in Europe as part of the 2017 Premier's Anzac Memorial Scholarship tour.
Breathing new life into hospital
Midwife Robyn Fitzgerald provides maternity care for expectant mothers throughout their pregnancy.
Are women better managers? The sharemarket thinks so
Betting on women-led companies is a good bet, with new research showing that companies with female CEOs outperform the market.
When interviewers get it wrong
The 'stank' job interview is the one that gives you a horrifying glimpse into the organisational hell you might be about to step into.
Domino's pizzas more expensive in image revamp
This weekend Domino's will launch its new menu which including 20 new pizzas and side dishes, in a bid to revitalise its brand.
What Musk, Branson and 8 other leaders ask job seekers
Many of the most successful people have got job interviews down to a science. Here are the questions 10 business leaders love to ask.
What you can do daily, monthly and yearly to be more successful: Robbins
Some aspects of Tony Robbins' method for personal development don't require hours of discussions and introspection, and they don't cost anything, either.
Frocks rock: Gender inequality rife in the music industry: new research
Not since calling Australia her "island home" has Christine Anu found a place in its music industry.
Migrant workers push for first farm strike in decades
Migrant farm workers are taking on one of Australia's richest families, the Smorgons, in what could be the first major strike in the farm sector for many decades.
Wage inspectors and licensing for labour hire companies
Workplace inspectors would get new powers to raid workplaces to check people were not being underpaid and labour hire companies would need to comply with new licensing agreements under a NSW Labor crackdown on wage theft.
Already 'paid peanuts': Anger at bid to trim hairdresser penalty rates
Sunday penalty rates for hairdressers would be reduced from double time to time-and-a-half under an Australian Industry Group application for a change to the award.
Pressure in medicine taking its toll
Medical changes are increasing the load on a group of intense young achievers who are committed to doing their best, even at the expense of their own wellbeing.
NSW Labor expected to back paid domestic violence leave
Federal Labor will face greater pressure to change its policy commitment from five days to ten days of paid domestic violence leave for all workers.
The workplace problem that will take 50 years to fix
Some countries face 300 years of gender pay inequity, but Australia could see a pay gap until 2067.
Pablo Escobar and the folly of simplistic work advice
Narcos – the TV series about bringing Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar to justice – reminds us (believe it or not) of the danger of giving lamentable advice to co-workers.
Mouthpiece for the dental profession
Career opportunities in dental health extend beyond the core practice of treating patients.
A good idea in anyone's language
Bilingual students benefit from a world of opportunities.
On both sides of the camera
The story behind the story of a Melbourne filmmaker.
Meet the boss: Medical Media's Nazar Musa
Nothing in this CEO's background suggested he would be drawn to business: he comes from a family of scientists and his father is a doctor.
Connecting those who work alone
Internet-based platforms like Facebook, videoconferencing and peer-to-peer Meetup groups are helping connect socially isolated workers
Excise the excuses
Some of the excuses for the bad behaviour seem to be a function of fashion.
Taking the lead on mental health
A Victorian council shows how community action can help teenagers with psychological issues.