Work
The gender pay gap starts early but could be fixed with a shift in culture
A report released this week by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency found that though male workers have been earning considerably......
Penalty rates decision could backfire on Fair Work Commission
Penalty rates have resurfaced as a key dividing political issue after the decision to cut Sunday rates on Thursday. Opposition......
Is working long hours bad for your health?
New research from the Australian National University reveals the effect long work hours can have on your mental health. The......
Economic cost of domestic violence
The Labor party is pushing for 5-days of domestic violence leave for all Australian employees. Many private sector companies already......
Wage growth at new low, despite economic growth
Australia has enjoyed uninterrupted economic growth over the last 25 years. But recent figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics......
Coal power losing steam in Australia
On Thursday morning it was announced that the Hazelwood power station in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley, will be closed for business......
Australia’s gender pay gap still gaping
A report released by KPMG today shows the gap in pay between men and women in Australia has not changed......
Nobel economics winners insights into work and relationships
Economics is often derided by some as being too focused on theoretical models that bears little resemblance to the behaviour......
Fair Work to investigate middleman fundraisers
A number of charities who outsource fundraising to private companies will be scrutinised by The Fair Work Ombudsman after a......
Co-ops a possible answer to ‘uberised’ digital workplace
Paid by the hour, often with little or no workplace entitlements, ‘uberised’ jobs are coming into conflict in some cases......