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Fear and loathing in the workplace: We must do better
A manager once reminded me that despite what he termed the “new age” management ideas about engagement, inclusivity and respect, fear still works to motivate.
- by Jim Bright
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Unis invest in local researchers as pandemic keeps overseas students away
UTS Deputy Vice-Chancellor Kate McGrath says the increase in scholarships would help “underwrite this next generation of Australian researchers”.
- by Anna Patty
Opinion
Work therapy
In this more enlightened time, how can ageism still exist?
Older people have so much experience and wisdom to offer. How is ageism still such a stumbling block in our ageing society?
- by Jonathan Rivett
The Googleplex of the future has privacy robots, meeting tents and your very own balloon wall
Google’s first office was a cluttered Silicon Valley garage crammed with desks resting on sawhorses. Its new work spaces are going to be something that looks like a combination of Ikea and Lego.
- by Daisuke Wakabayashi
The founder whisperer: Keeping Atlassian’s billionaires in line
Atlassian’s chief of staff isn’t afraid of having the difficult conversations with the tech giant’s billionaire co-founders when she needs to.
- by John McDuling
Opinion
MyCareer
How to embrace uncertainty in an uncertain world
Accept uncertainty and keep moving – doing nothing is not always the best option.
- by Jim Bright
Gig economy must be brought into line, for the sake of all workers
More than 40 major legal challenges have been brought to courts by gig workers across 20 countries, including Australia.
- by Sarah Maguire
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MyCareer
Pilot program aims to break down barriers for job seekers with disability
The federal government is launching a new pilot program to assess the barriers facing job seekers with a disability.
- by Anna Patty
Opinion
Work therapy
You can’t ask that: how to navigate uncomfortable interview questions
The questions you are asked in a job interview can tell you a lot about a prospective employer, for better and for worse.
- by Jonathan Rivett
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Vocational training
Female tradies reach for the top of the world
A new NSW government program aims to close the gender gap in the trades industry.
- by Anna Patty
Opinion
MyCareer
Saxophonist’s career tested chaos theory
Improvisation is all about making it up as you go along. The chaos theory to making a good career.
- by Jim Bright