'Australia needs a pay rise' - unions say minimum wage needs to go
The peak national unions body will push for the minimum wage to be dismantled and framed around a new living wage to help workers avoid poverty.
Workplace Relations
Company directors see need to improve corporate culture
Greg Medcraft's message for boards to take greater responsibility for corporate culture may finally be getting through to the nation's company directors.
Domino's workers to get huge pay rise
Domino's workers will get pay rises worth tens of millions of dollars a year after the workplace tribunal agreed to tear up exploitative agreements struck with one of Australia's biggest unions.
Motivation drives performance if you do it well
Methods of inspiration can change the culture of an organisation and it may influence the type of candidates who apply to join.
'Why would women speak up?': the 'chilling' effect of powerful men
There are "loud voices" working against gender equality, says UN as Special Rapporteur for Discrimination Against Women, Elizabeth Broderick.
Cone of silence: Streets ice-cream boycott to be launched on Sunday
After 18 years working at the Streets ice-cream factory in the Sydney suburb of Minto, Michelle Parkin is "hugely nervous" about her future on a single income. The 57-year-old grandmother is among 140 workers facing an uncertain future since the company applied to the Fair Work Commission to terminate their existing enterprise agreement on wages and conditions.
Cash and credit: AWU raid tip-off triggers ROC concerns
On Tuesday afternoon, David De Garis heard the Australian Federal Police were preparing to raid the Sydney and Melbourne offices of Opposition leader Bill Shorten's old union.
Caltex weighed name change as exploited workers wait
As oil refiner and petrol station giant Caltex continues to battle a systemic wage fraud scandal across its franchise network it has come to light that it considered changing its name.
What the Harvey Weinstein case taught women
"It's been a complete shit-show," is how American VC fund manager and entrepreneur Renee LaBran describes the culture of sexual harassment in America.
'We just take the abuse, the bullying': The human cost of WA's FIFO economy
Three years after an inquiry into the impact of fly-in, fly-out lifestyle on workers’ wellbeing, with zero of 30 recommendations implemented, the WA government orders another study into the effects of FIFO on mental health. But as the death toll rises, what are we hoping to find out?
Creative sparks fly in teaching career
Electrician Rupert Cranswick has been in and out of the profession for almost 30 years.
Men are far better than women ... at cocking things up
The recent Lisa Wilkinson gender pay gap furore has thus far overlooked one key point.
A brighter view for mental health
New research could have a significant positive impact on depression in the future.
Consultants are not all cut from the same cloth
Everyone from weight loss companies through to cosmetics providers freely bandies around the job title of 'consultant', but when it's used in the world of business, we're usually looking for advice well beyond what's the best moisturiser for our skin.
Michaelia Cash staffer quits after tipping off media about raids
Labor and its union allies are attempting to shut down an investigation of Bill Shorten's role in donations by his former union, with the Australian Workers Union launching an urgent federal court challenge and the opposition accusing the Turnbull government of a "smear" campaign.
AWU faces penalties up to $63,000 if it breached rules
If proven, the Australian Workers Union could face penalties of between $12,600 for an individual or $63,000 for each offence.
'Political interference' claims as legal battle begins over AWU raids
The Australian Federal Police will not turn over any of the documents seized during dramatic raids on the headquarters of Bill Shorten's former union until a court makes further orders on Friday.
The low-wage earners spending thousands on work 'uniforms'
A study has found retail workers are spending money out of their own pockets to promote the fashion brands they sell.
Meet the boss: NBL chief Jeremy Loeliger
Stepping away from the legal field was the best thing for this lover of big projects.
We should be allowed to get 'a bit silly' at work on windy days
Why is there a cut off age for the weather to be an excuse for tomfoolery?
AECOM trials 12 weeks annual leave scheme for working parents
Engineering firm AECOM will begin piloting a new program that gives employees 12 weeks annual leave.
Woolworths faces wave of strikes
Supermarket giant Woolworths faces widespread industrial strife with as many as 2000 workers to potentially go on strike in the coming weeks over pay and job security.
Why questions about risk-taking are rigged in favour of men
New research into risky behaviour questions whether men are more willing to take risks than women.
7-Eleven blames franchise code for tying its hands
7-Eleven has blamed two industry codes for standing in the way of its ability to terminate agreements with franchisees that underpay workers.
Five young job seekers competing for every entry-level job
Since leaving school in year 11, Zak Pawliw, 21, has been studying website design at TAFE and is facing tough competition in trying to get his first job.
Labor vows to crack down on sham collective wage deals
Sham industrial arrangements that involve a handful of employees being asked to sign a "collective" agreement on wages and conditions on behalf of hundreds of other employees could be outlawed by Labor.
Beating the IT skills shortage
When there are not enough people to fill the jobs, some smart thinking is required.
Amazon studio boss resigns over harassment scandal
Roy Price resigned as the head of Amazon's movie and TV studio after a producer detailed her allegations of sexual harassment in a news report.
On copywriting, cakes and overpromising creative agencies
For creative agencies, sometimes it’s best to make realistic, even modest, pitches for business, and leave plenty of creative juice in reserve for when the real work begins.
Lesson one: How to change the world
Small changes add up to big life lessons at this school.