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Robot bartender unveiled in Prague
Forget the days of nursing a drink at the bar while pouring out your woes to the bartender.
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City life
'Tinge of sadness' as long-time Landsdale Farm School workers move on
There will be a “tinge of sadness” among staff members at Landsdale Farm School in December as some employees decide to move on following a change in operators.
- by Lauren Pilat
Donald Trump
'They better put something else in': Trump threatens GM as it announces factory shutdown plans
The US President isn't happy with carmaker's decision to shut down a factory in Ohio as part of thousands of job cuts.
- by Jeff Mason and David Shepardson
Jobs
Three women over 55 on why they have remained in the workforce
The number of older women who continue to work is increasing in Australia. Three of them speak on whether it’s a labour of love.
- by Lindy Alexander
Opinion
Opinion
Casual and gig economy workers missing out on benefits
Times are changing, as are the rules, and it’s important to understand that if you’re a casual worker or you’re in the gig economy, you might be entitled to more benefits than you’ve been led to believe.
- by Melissa Browne
Goldman Sachs offers staff free sex-change surgery
Wall Street firm has made some big additions to its employee benefits plan in bid to encourage more women to stay with the firm.
Workplace safety
Construction watchdog defends his patch in shadow of abolition
The Australian Building and Construction Commission is under threat from a possible change of government.
- by Dana McCauley
Uber
'Uber Eats and Deliveroo should be very worried': Ruling to reshape gig economy
The Fair Work Commission's finding that a Foodora worker was an employee rather than an independent contractor has implications for companies operating in the gig economy.
- by Cara Waters
Jobs
Queensland has the worst unemployment rate in the nation
Queensland is now "outright last and going further backwards" on employment.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Employment works in RBA's favour as jobs surge
Employment surged in October as the central bank's record-low interest rates spurred hiring, while the jobless rate remained at a six-year low despite an expanding workforce.
- by Alex Druce & Benjamin Preiss
Workplace
Wages just grew at fastest rate for three years
While still not flying there are signs that a tightening labour market is starting to lift salaries.
- by Peter Bateman