Australian workers now have the right to ignore unreasonable out-of-hours contact from their boss under new workplace reforms that aim to set boundaries in an increasingly connected world. Under the changes from August 26, eligible employees will have the right to ignore calls and emails outside of their rostered shifts. This means an employee can … Read more
If you say you don’t stalk people on LinkedIn, you either don’t use it or you’re telling white lies. Whether it be researching someone for an upcoming job interview, searching for potential employers or even checking out a date, we all do it. However, it can be pretty mortifying when they discover you’ve been lurking … Read more
The highest-paid graduates in Australia have been revealed, with a gap of almost $40,000 between their salary and the lowest-paid graduates. The analysis comes from the Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) survey program, which is funded by the Federal Government’s Department of Education. Its new report reveals the salaries Australian graduates are being … Read more
‘How are you?’ is normally the first question you will be asked in every job interview. And while it seems like a simple question, your answer will actually reveal a lot more about you than you may think. Careers expert, Erin McGoff, from the US, has shared in a now-viral video how you should answer … Read more
A former victim’s advocate who was fired after sending a sexually inappropriate message about “panties” to his boss and colleagues claims the message was sent as a mistake and meant for a friend. Jovan Thomas, a victim advocate in the San Francisco District Attorney’s office, sent a reply-all email to his boss, District Attorney Brooke … Read more
Preparing for all possible questions in a job interview can be nerve-racking, but did you know that there are some questions that you’re not allowed to be asked? The questions you are asked should relate directly or indirectly to your ability to perform the role, principal of Jewell Hancock Employment Lawyers Trent Hancock told Seek. … Read more
A Black man has filed an employment discrimination lawsuit against a hotel in Detroit, Michigan, alleging the hotel only offered him a job interview after he changed the name on his resume, according to a copy of the lawsuit obtained by CNN. Dwight Jackson filed the lawsuit against the Shinola Hotel on July 3, alleging … Read more
It’s not uncommon for people to change jobs. One study has found the average Australian switches jobs every two years and nine months — equating to about 16 different roles before retirement. Before thinking of a new career, especially in a different industry, it’s important to consider what job opportunities may be available for your … Read more
Only women and gender-diverse candidates will be invited to participate in the latest cybersecurity course from one of Australia’s largest security providers as part of an effort to address inequality in the sector. CyberCX launched its first full-time, women-only training course on Monday, offering 40 paid roles that will begin in November. The announcement comes … Read more
As a new med-school graduate, doctor Gabrielle Keating planned to do a placement in the Queensland outback town of Mt Isa for just six weeks. But she unexpectedly found a spark with a local cowboy — and fell in love with the town because of the social and financial benefits it offered her. The Emergency … Read more
