An American chief executive has divided the internet after calling out a Gen Z jobseeker who refused to complete a 90-minute task as part of a hiring process because it looked like “a lot of work”. The Boston-based employer, who goes by M Stanfield on X, formerly Twitter, vented his frustrations on the platform last … Read more
A man’s leg has been amputated after he was seriously injured in a workplace accident in Sydney, with authorities slamming the company for failing to address the “patently obvious” risks. The worker, who was an employee of packaging company Visy Board, suffered a crushed ankle while working on a conveyor at the company’s Smithfield worksite … Read more
Anzac Day falls on a Thursday this year, and both genuinely unwell and opportunistic employees are expected to bridge the gap between the public holiday and the weekend with a conveniently timed sick day. Friday is predicted to be the biggest sick day of the year, according to sick certificate data, which last year saw … Read more
Woolworths has lauded itself as an “exemplary employer” and “a model accused” in court as the supermarket giant admitted underpaying more than $1 million total to about 1200 workers. Two days after Woolworths’ boss was threatened with jail for holding the Senate in contempt, the company faced Melbourne Magistrates Court where it pleaded guilty to … Read more
The jobless rate has inched 0.1 percentage points higher to 3.8 per cent, with 7000 jobs disappearing from the economy in March. The participation rate fell to 66.6 per cent from 66.7 per cent in February, according to official labour force data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. “With employment falling by around 7000 people … Read more
Cost of living biting? A pay rise would go down very nicely, thank you. Aussie podcast hosts Sal and Al from @twobrokechicks say they think they’ve worked out “the single easiest way to get a pay rise in 2024”. And it might surprise you. Trends, culture and exclusive features: Sign up for 7LIFE newsletters The … Read more
Imagine getting a new job and then receiving an odd request. That is exactly what happened to one woman, who was shocked after the company that offered her a role insisted she provide her current salary information before confirming the job. The woman’s situation has come to light in a now-viral video shared by British … Read more
Job interviews can be nerve-racking and anxiety inducing. But if you have the right mindset, they can be a chance to really showcase to future employers your skillset and what you have to offer. Tech lawyer Aleks Nikolic, 28, has shared her “best interview tip, from someone who has always gotten the job after they’ve … Read more
Is this the worst boss ever? A furious employee has threatened to quit her job after finding out her boss tried to get away with underpaying her. The situation came to light in a video made by a British digital-agency entrepreneur, Ben Askins, who routinely posts stories online about terrible bosses. Trends, culture and exclusive … Read more
Where do you see yourself in five years? It’s one of the most “annoying” yet common questions asked in job interviews — leaving many struggling to find what to say. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: How to answer the dreaded job interview question. Newsletters: Our top lifestyle news direct to your inbox. Subscribe now Now, American … Read more
