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
Construction company Main Facilities has gone bust after over a decade reshaping the state. The state government contractor which worked on commercial projects across the education, justice, and health sectors entered administration last Wednesday. Vanguard Insolvency Australia liquidator Mohammad Najjar was appointed as the administrator to oversee the future of the company, according to ASIC. … Read more
Workers in Australia have been urged to be aware of human trafficking markers, after reports of forced labour and exploitation have doubled in the past five years. The AFP warned seasonal and temporary workers — particularly migrants — in the agriculture, construction, hospitality and manufacturing sectors were the most at risk. There were 178 reports … Read more
Natalie Hammond had been a trusted staffer for nearly two decades when her television production company employer uncovered fraud that had “rollercoasted” to a loss of about $1 million. The now 71-year-old said she defrauded Hoodlum Active to help her drug-addicted son — although she also bought clothes, jewellery and massages. During 18 years of … Read more
Dreaming of a better salary? Changing roles is often the best way to make that a reality, according to employment marketplace SEEK. Recent research by the career platform found workers who changed roles had a 1.6 times greater salary increase than those who stayed in the same job. Nationally, advertised salary growth remains strong at … Read more
