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'That’s the rules' - building union faces fresh coercion claim
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'That’s the rules' - building union faces fresh coercion claim

A painting contractor allegedly sacked a worker after he was coerced into joining the national construction and maritime union. 

  • by Anna Patty

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'On the scrap heap': Cuts to injured workers' compo have cost Daniel
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'On the scrap heap': Cuts to injured workers' compo have cost Daniel

Father of five has been relying on charity since he and thousands of other injured workers lost weekly benefits under the NSW workers' compensation scheme.

  • by Anna Patty
Backpackers are filling solar energy jobs promised to locals: Union
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Backpackers are filling solar energy jobs promised to locals: Union

The ETU says backpackers and overseas workers on temporary visas have new jobs that were promised to locals.

  • by Anna Patty
Defining success a tough ask
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Defining success a tough ask

To be described as successful is in the gift of the observer.

  • by Jim Bright
University job comes down to problem solving

University job comes down to problem solving

Seeing issues clearly is essential for indigenous culture expert.

  • by David Wilson
Good news for legal ambition

Good news for legal ambition

What’s the key to a successful legal career? Finding your place within it.

  • by Sue White
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What being funny can do for your career
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What being funny can do for your career

Being funny at work can help you get ahead, as long as you don't undermine your credibility.

  • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
It's time to give people the ability to call in on an off day
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It's time to give people the ability to call in on an off day

A new plan shows how investing $4 billion in mental health could provide three times that in economic benefit.

  • by Anna Patty
Focusing on what is important

Focusing on what is important

Ethical supply chains are taking priority at some companies.

  • by Sue White
On right track with a growing trend

On right track with a growing trend

Running coaches are part of a burgeoning fitness industry in Australia.

  • by Josh Jennings
'Too modest': AMP's potential fines unlikely to influence conduct
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'Too modest': AMP's potential fines unlikely to influence conduct

Will the penalties AMP is facing for corporate law breaches have a deterrent effect on the company  which made $800 million in profits last year?

  • by Anna Patty