Aussie workers could be stripped of the right to ignore their bosses after hours should the Coalition win the next election, Peter Dutton says. The Opposition Leader committed to repealing the third tranche of Labor’s contentious industrial relations reforms, which includes the right to ignore “unreasonable” contact from employers, ifContinue Reading
Australian workplaces are set to force their employees back to the office in greater numbers this year, despite the recent rise of “hybrid” arrangements that have people frequently working from home. “We have seen a number of organisations recently introduce new measures to drive people into the office,” Jo Masters,Continue Reading
It is undeniable that Generation Z had a major impact on workplaces in 2023. The eldest in the generation entered the workforce with a bang and made it very clear they weren’t going to blindly accept the “hustle culture” mindset promoted by Millennials, and certainly not the value Boomers placeContinue Reading
Fewer Australians are choosing to work from home than they were two years ago, according to fresh new figures. The Australian Bureau of Statistics estimated over a third of workers were still logging in from their lounge room or spare bedrooms. Head of labour statistics Bjorn Jarvis said while thatContinue Reading
A new “snail girl” trend that prioritises slowing things down and taking it easier on the job is sweeping Australian workplaces. The idea appears to be the antithesis of the “girlboss” trend, whereby instead of fanatically focusing on ‘the grind’, one is urged to slow down and be kind toContinue Reading
New research has shed light on an “insidious” office act that women continue to face at disproportionate rates to their male counterparts. More than 50,000 Australians recently participated in news.com.au’s Great Aussie Debate survey. Participants answered 50 questions, revealing their opinions on everything from work and politics to whether it’sContinue Reading
Aussies may be battling a cost of living crisis – but that isn’t stopping many Gen Z and Millennial workers from leaving their jobs or even turning down high-paying roles. And it’s all in the name of values. The annual Deloitte Global Gen Z and Millennial Survey has revealed a consistent theme – youngContinue Reading
A young woman has caused a major stir across social media after claiming she was branded “entitled” for asking a “very reasonable” question in an interview. Sarah Trefren sparked a wild debate after she took to TikTok to tearfully claim she was “yelled at” for asking what accommodations there wereContinue Reading
A global fintech firm has issued a grim ultimatum to its staff in a bid to reverse the work from home trend. FNZ Group has made it clear it wants its employees back in the office, with the investment company prepared to fire staff who choose not to do so.Continue Reading
The concept of a four-day work week has long captured the attention of Australians for good reason. While most people eagerly await the occasional long weekend, there are a fortunate few who now experience a shortened work week regularly. A select number of organisations Down Under have already embraced theContinue Reading