Vile reactions to England’s Euro Cup loss sparks the question: just how free can free speech be for employees?
As vile reactions to England's Euro Cup loss spread on and offline, businesses whose employees were found to be racist were once again caught between ethical imperative and their legal obligations.
Australian Workers’ Union takes on minimum wage for fruit pickers
The AWU’s case will be heard on Tuesday, where the union says it will argue the Horticulture Award should be amended so that every worker on every farm is entitled to the minimum casual rate of pay.
UNICEF report reveals Australia is falling behind on childcare affordability
A new UNICEF report has seen Australia ranked 37 of the 41 richest countries on access to childcare, 34 on the affordability of childcare, and 37 on access to parental leave.
“No match for the magic”: Here’s why businesses should go back to the office
Even if you do your best to replicate office culture in a virtual setting, it’s never quite the same.
Is WFH helping or hindering productivity? We need to find out
Logic would suggest we pursue every opportunity for productivity improvements in the workplace, so is working from home helping?
Inspiring loyalty: How to be a leader your employees want to follow
Successful leadership is the result of work, focus, principles and values. Effectiveness is what counts, not glamour or charisma, and substance beats style every day.
She who dares, wins: Why women without technical skill sets should embrace the tech industry
Many women have doubts about pivoting into the male-dominated tech industry, but being open to new growth opportunities is always a good career move.
FWC orders reinstatement of employee, after ruling on an unfair dismissal from heat-of-the-moment remark
Reinstatement as a primary remedy should be seriously considered by employers when deciding whether to terminate an employee.
The hospitality sector is facing a mental health crisis
For an industry that employs approximately 851,000 people (accounting for 6.5% of the total workforce) the uncertainty and closures have left thousands of people in financially insecure situations.
Iceland’s trial of a four-day work week deemed an “overwhelming success”
An Icelandic study found a four-day work week led to improved employee wellbeing and better business outcomes.
Reserve Bank keeps cash rate at record low: What does it mean for SMEs?
Small businesses can expect variable rates on SME loans to remain low and a more competitive labour market following the Reserve Bank's board meeting yesterday.
The secret sauce of Netflix: No Rules Rules
No Rules Rules, written by Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings and author Erin Meyer, offers readers a peek behind the curtain of the streaming service.