Jobs
Why there’s no harm in leaving your work to the last minute
It is human nature to view late work as inherently worse, but in reality, it’s no different to work submitted on time.
- by Joe Pinkstone
Latest
‘It’s not money’: Bitcoin has ‘no role’ in the Australian economy, says Bullock
RBA governor Michele Bullock has dismissed claims that cryptocurrency is an “alternative currency”, even as the price of bitcoin soars to a high.
- by Shane Wright and Millie Muroi
CEOs in Brighton, solicitors in Fitzroy: The most common job for every Melbourne suburb revealed
While one occupation outnumbers all others in most Melbourne suburbs, some suburbs set themselves apart as hotspots for specific jobs.
- by Angus Delaney and Craig Butt
Opinion
Workplace
Who’s more neurotic, dentists or engineers? Does it matter?
According to a study published this year, there are reliable differences in the average personality profiles across different occupations.
- by Jim Bright
Analysis
Workplace culture
The ‘silent discriminator’ endemic in our workplace
Over two-thirds of people believe that ageism is a serious problem in Australia. So why aren’t we doing more about it?
- by Emily Chantiri
Opinion
GDP
How we measure recession is wrong. Here’s a better way to do it
GDP is a flawed measure of the health of an economy at the best of times, and it’s time we paid attention to a different statistic.
- by Millie Muroi
Investigation
Sex, sleaze and hospitality
Sex, sleaze and hospitality
The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and Good Food reveal alleged misconduct at some of Australia’s top restaurant groups.
Exclusive
Skills shortage
Coalition stretches facts in yoga workers housing row
A Coalition claim about an influx of foreign yoga teachers has been debunked by official figures.
- by David Crowe
Exclusive
Industrial relations
Decade-long shortfall of tradies tipped to undermine nation’s housing push
Build Skills Australia warns the government’s ambitious housing target of 1.2 million homes over five years faces major challenges.
- by Olivia Ireland
Opinion
Mentoring
Want to get ahead at work? Don’t do it alone
Finding someone to be your mentor has become much easier over the years, but there are still some rules you should follow.
- by Tim Duggan
Exclusive
Employment
‘Shortsighted’: NSW government blasted as hundreds of jobs cut
The agency set up by the former Coalition government in 2013 as a one-stop shop for government services has some 360 jobs earmarked for cuts.
- by Michael McGowan