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Balancing opportunities with risks: The impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Australian workforce

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 …

A shared responsibility: Normalising paid parental leave for men.

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 …

Managaing conflict at work: Skills, tips & tricks

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 …

Tell me about yourself: Top tips to answer this common interview question

Employers begin almost every interview with a question like “Tell me about yourself.” But why are they asking this, and what does it mean? Employers often ask this question to assess your communication and interpersonal skills. They also want to assess your organisational skills and why you are interested in the role and organisation. The question will often set the …