As the COVID-19 pandemic swept across Australia, working from home became a new norm. However, with the gradual easing of the pandemic, a staggering 90% of Australian employers have reintroduced mandatory in-office days. For example, the Commonwealth Bank recently mandated that its employees return to the office 50% of the time. This shift has left many employees dissatisfied, with many …
We all strive to be busy and productive at work, hoping to pave the way for career success. But what if our attention is misplaced, leading us to focus on tasks that don’t provide maximum value? Increasingly, Australians are focusing on less important tasks at the expense of tasks essential to their role. A recent study by Atlassian revealed that …
Recently, Telstra announced it had hired software firm Infosys to automate its software engineering capabilities and accelerate its use of artificial intelligence (AI). Days later, the company announced it would cut 9 percent of its workforce. Though it says the two announcements aren’t linked, few believe that to be true. Therefore, Telstra’s announcement has raised concerns about AI’s impact on …
It’s clear society’s attitudes about who should care for children are changing. As of July, parents have access to up to 20 weeks of federal government-funded parental leave, of which two weeks are reserved for each parent. By July 2026, this will rise to 26 weeks, with four for each parent. 9 in 10 men said they had equal responsibility …
Have you ever clashed with a colleague? Conflict will occur in every workplace. It is how it is managed that is important. By managing conflicts effectively, you can ensure issues don’t escalate and relationships remain intact. Hays and Indeed outline the top conflict management skills and ways employers and employees can manage workplace conflict. Conflict management skills Several skills are …
“Why do you want to work here?” is a question that is asked in most job interviews. On the surface, it looks like a simple question. However, employers are looking for several things in your response. They aim to gauge your interest in the role by asking this question. They want to know how much you know about their company …
