Push for more flexible family-friendly hours
Most working Australians are too scared to ask for more flexible hours to juggle family caring responsibilities because they are worried about job security, a national survey has found.
Workplace Relations
Maccas defends not paying weekend penalty rates
Controversial wage deal estimated to leave nearly two thirds of fast food giant's workforce paid less than the award.
Under the microscope: The professions Australians most value
Australians think doctors, scientists and farmers contribute the most to society and believe almost equally that priests, politicians and journalists are detrimental to our wellbeing.
Cleaning can be more dangerous than construction work
New analysis by Safe Work Australia shows the average rate of injury in NSW since 2010 is 11.4 per cent in cleaning and other related industries, compared to 9.5 per cent for construction and 7.5 per cent for mining.
Woolworths concede workers could be worse off from 'shoppies' deal
Supermarket giant Woolworths has conceded some of its workers could be paid less than the minimum wages of the award as it said it wanted to strike a new agreement with the shop assistants union.
Academics accuse University of Melbourne of shutting down speech
Academics have accused the prestigious University of Melbourne of trying to stifle free speech.
Forrest declares beginning of end of modern slavery
Mining magnate Andrew Forrest has declared beginning of the end of modern slavery after a landmark meeting of big companies and the federal government.
How to manage your boss
One of the key determinants of our income is how well we get on with our boss.
Going to great lengths for a worthy cause
Annual Steptember event raises money and awareness.
Hot careers in the kitchen
A former professional chef is teaching school students how to cook up a great future.
Working towards a zero road toll
One woman's passion for road safety is saving lives.
Blockchain and the future of work
The true potential of blockchains hasn't been realised yet because the technology has been anything but user friendly.
Meet the boss: Infosys VP Andrew Groth
For technology specialists, these are challenging times.
A right royal conundrum
So, parliamentarians swear allegiance to the Queen, who is the head of a foreign power, but they themselves cannot be subjects of that foreign power?
Quitting your job could be the best thing for your career
If you are going nowhere in your job, sometimes quitting could be the best thing you do to advance your career.
Volcano detective thrives on curiosity
Understanding volcanoes requires fine eye for detail.
Industrial deaths law to follow Dreamworld disaster
Older rides may also be closed down if they don't meet standards.
'Industrial blackmail': Paddle Pop maker in bid to cut workers' pay
Paddle Pop, Magnum and Golden Gaytime maker Streets ice cream faces accusations of using "industrial blackmail" to push through cuts to staff wages and conditions.
Nothing boils my blood like discussion of office warmth
Yes, boring colleague, it is just you: the temperature in the office is unworthy of more than a moment's thought, let alone an entire discussion.
Owners and vagrants: Office trend spawns new social hierarchy at work
One argument in the case against hot-desking is the "dehumanising" effect not being able to customise a desk with trinkets and photos can have on staff.
Unions take on All Trades Queensland over apprentice wages
Australia's largest employer of apprentices has mounted another legal challenge to keep Queensland-based trainees the lowest paid in the country.
Better listening can reduce economic cost of hearing impairment
It took Julia Gilchrist 10 years and 200 job applications to finally get work that used her skills and gave her long-term career prospects.
Regulation of gig economy urged to prevent exploitation
Greater regulation of the short-term online jobs market is needed to prevent exploitation of vulnerable workers, leading workplace experts have warned.
Pizza delivery driver takes on Domino's over outstanding millions
Domino's delivery driver Casey Salt is taking on her employer and one of Australia's biggest unions.
Why we should strive to work 15 hours a week
A reduction in work would make us happier, healthier and more productive, according to Dutch historian and writer Rutger Bregman.
Asbestos found on Sydney Metro North West site
Workers at the Sydney Metro North West site who fear they may have been exposed to asbestos returned to work on Friday after the area was shut down for inspection this week.
Cardboard box and recycling giant Visy launches lawsuit against its workers
Australia's richest man Anthony Pratt's company is suing almost 70 workers in his packaging empire over claims of unlawful industrial action.
Fresh starts start here
A support program for young people doing it tough leads to new goals and aspirations.
Meet the boss: HealthEngine chief Marcus Tan
In seven years Health Engine has grown from a home-based entity to a company with 100 staff in three offices across Australia.
Cleaners fear being short changed under new contracts
Cleaners fear they will be short-changed for the number of hours they work under proposals to pay them according to the size of the space they clean.