New South Wales (NSW) teachers have been given some of the most generous pay and conditions in the country in a bid to address workforce shortages and concerns about work-life balance. The NSW Teachers Federation has accepted a wage rise …
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Why you shouldn’t multitask at work
Have you ever found yourself writing a work report while eating lunch? Or perhaps you’ve responded to an email in the middle of a work meeting? If so, you’re not alone. There is a lot going on in most workplaces, …
The signs and symptoms of workplace burnout & how to prevent it
Do you feel constantly stressed and exhausted or suffer from a lack of motivation? You may be experiencing burnout. Burnout is more than just stress. Burnout can occur when you regularly experience job related stress. Many people experience stress in …
New study reveals what influences happiness at work
Most people will spend 90,000 hours, or a third of their lives at work. Given we spend so much time at work, our professional lives should bring us happiness and satisfaction. However, for many Australians, this is not the case. …
Why now is the time to pursue a career in the care sector
If you’ve ever considered a career in aged care, child care, or disability services, the time to act is now. Australia’s care economy is not just growing; it’s booming. It now makes up 15 percent of Australia’s workforce. This is …
Are workers less productive when working at home? The Jury’s out
Many business leaders believe that a recent decrease in productivity can be attributed to an increase in working from home. It’s part of the reason why many workplaces, including Tabcorp and the NSW Government, are ordering their employees to resume …