Australian workers to get five days of unpaid domestic violence leave following Fair Work decision
The Fair Work Commission has ruled that employees covered by modern awards will be entitled to five days of unpaid domestic violence leave.
Small businesses have been put on notice to obey their obligations to staff, with the Fair Work Ombudsman revealing over 20,000 anonymous ti…
“Can I be of assistance?”
You hear that a lot, often when you haven’t asked for it. Very often it’s part of a call centre script; the co…
Have you ever been confronted by a co-worker about your annoying behaviour? Are you considered an annoying co-worker? Do you change your way…
By Katarina Fritzon; Joanna Wilde, Aston University, and Rosalind Searle, University of Glasgow
As workplaces become increasingly difficu…
“Don’t call us, we’ll call you.” If that’s a phrase that sounds familiar, you’re far from alone.
Job applications might be t…
There are always times we feel energized and motivated. But what are your triggers?
Is the glow from your summer break fading? Are you on…
By Peter O’Connor, Queensland University of Technology
As you’re sitting there, about to throw an office chair, your temperature and he…
When business is going well, it can be tempting for business owners to get ahead of things.
Perhaps they might want to pay some staff ear…
Workers at Footscray edutech firm Verso Learning know they’re a doggone lucky bunch.
Staff at the animal-friendly workplace can now get u…
