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The landscape architect who loves to work on “leftover spaces”
Landscape architect Hamish Dounan rides a motorbike to work to avoid the traffic and says the “vibe” of his office is very important.
- by Sue White
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Opinion
Work therapy
Why did my colleagues clap for our CEO’s atrocious speech?
Your congratulatory colleagues may be fearful of retribution. Or they may simply be sycophants.
- by Jonathan Rivett
Opinion
Jobs
Don’t waste your time, the ‘perfect’ career move doesn’t exist
Do not waste your life trying to make the perfect decision, they do not exist. Instead, be prepared to change.
- by Jim Bright
Opinion
Jobs
How to nail a pay rise request? For women, it’s the $26,393 question
One of the most popular myths as to why women are paid less is that we’re too polite to ask for a pay rise. But research paints a very different picture.
- by Michelle Battersby
‘Both art and science’: The product manager developing cutting-edge AI
Product manager Russell Dias says because the AI tech he works with is so new, it requires a lot of experimenting and testing.
- by Sue White
Opinion
Workplace culture
Celebrate your birthday how you like, just not in the office
Celebrating birthdays in the office can be divisive, awkward, and an all-round waste of time.
- by Jim Bright
Opinion
Work therapy
I completely stuffed up in a meeting. Should I resign in embarrassment?
Not being able to explain something under unusual, difficult or simply unexpected circumstances isn’t evidence of incompetence or incapability.
- by Jonathan Rivett
Want to earn $170k? It’s not the only reason to do an MBA
It can boost your salary, but a master of business administration also gives companies an insight into someone’s drive, ambition and aspirations.
- by Alexandra Cain
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Bridging the gap between science and the marketplace
Australia can lead the world in medical science, but it lacks leaders with the skills to carry it out, says a top expert in the field.
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Online MBA allows career-minded learners to balance work and study
Students want flexibility when it comes to their education; digital tools have removed geography as a barrier to learning.
The swim teacher who left her office for a life in the pool
Swim teacher Karen Barton was working in an office before she decided to look for a job where she wouldn’t feel stressed every day.
- by Sue White