Work
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......
Shorter work weeks don’t relieve work-life stress
Researchers at the universities of Melbourne and Cincinnati have found that the more work-life balance we have, the more we......
How old is too old? Age discrimination in the workforce
Working is a fundamental human right, but for older people it isn’t always an option. People aged 55 years and......