Commonwealth nations take a day off to mark the Queen’s death — even those keen to ditch the monarchy
Republican movements around the world are gathering pace but even Commonwealth realms and nations desperate to divorce the monarchy are going to take the day off.
John Durie: Members express concern over ACTU communications, but COSBOA says issues have been addressed
The NSW Lotteries and Newsagents Association and the Independent Food Distributors Association are among the COSBOA members which have expressed concern at the lack of consultation regarding the ACTU meeting.
“There shouldn’t be those kind of barriers for entry”: Canva’s head of people on finding talent amid a skills shortage
Canva's global recruitment chief Jennie Rogerson says the company unearthed hidden talent and turbocharged workplace culture by resetting its hiring criteria.
John Durie: COSBOA to clarify industrial relations position as chair plays down talk of internal disagreements
COSBOA chair Matthew Addison has rejected suggestions that either his or chief executive Alexi Boyd’s positions were in jeopardy as a result of the controversy surrounding the federal government's recent Jobs Summit.
More than 60% of hospitality workers experience sexual harassment, bullying or racial abuse, UQ study finds
While customers were the main perpetrators, 42% of respondents said the abuse came from their managers or supervisors.
Outsourcing and layoffs have left Qantas with a shortage of pilots and engineers
Qantas, and the aviation sector in general, is in dire trouble, facing a shortage of pilots and stretching its engineers to breaking point.
TikTok’s “5 to 9 before the 9 to 5” trend shows off pre and post-work productivity
Currently the hashtag #5to9 boasts more than 38.5 million TikTok views, so it's safe to say TikTok users are loving the content rolling in.
A new public holiday to honour Queen Elizabeth II is a mixed bag for small businesses facing penalty rates and contracts
While welcoming the ability to mourn the loss of Queen Elizabeth II, industry leaders fear for small businesses now unexpectedly balancing commitments to customers against the cost of penalty rate entitlements.
Why we need to change our assumptions about part-time work
Part-time work has the potential to change lives. Done well, it can drive hugely positive outcomes for individuals, families, workplaces and society. Yet most people and organisations don’t realise its power.
Stake launches childcare reimbursements for new parents to help workers return to the office
Companies that offer parental leave packages could disadvantage themselves if they don't also provide childcare subsidies, Stake says.
After the death of Queen Elizabeth II, how will public holidays change in Australia?
The history of the Queen's Birthday public holiday suggests most Australians can still expect a day off in early June, even if the celebration experiences a name change after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
PizzaExpress, Domino’s and Heinz pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
The passing of a figure like Queen Elizabeth II is bound to stir up strong and at times contradictory feelings. So we can only express our gratitude to Domino's for helping us make sense of it all.