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Penalty rates appeal rejected by Federal Court
Stephen Cartwright, the CEO of the state’s peak business organisation, NSW Business Chamber, says the Federal Court’s dismissal of an appeal into penalty rates will bring relief for the business community.
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Should you put Warcraft on your CV?
Might a 38-year-old project manager face mockery for listing her high-performance Halo scores on her LinkedIn profile?
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Seven signs your staff hate you
Hate’s a strong word, perhaps excessively harsh, but for many employees it’s a genuine emotion they feel towards their boss.
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Would you employ a Gen Y?
Youth unemployment numbers are at record highs. Why are businesses avoiding taking on and training young people?
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Why women are left off the CEO track
Mary Barra made corporate history seven months ago when she became the first female chief executive officer of a major global carmaker. Yet for all the gains made by women in the highest levels of global companies, most are still in the wrong jobs if they want to follow Barra's career path.
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Should pay rises be kept secret?
There’s only one thing worse than not getting a merit-based pay rise: watching your boss get one.
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How social media and PowerPoint kill communication
“Inspiring and motivating others” rates in the top leadership competencies. However, Zenger Folkman, an American psychometrician who surveyed 630 Australian leaders, found Australian leaders are at the bottom when it comes to these skills.
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4 things to know about age discrimination
An age old issue: where do you stand if you think age discrimination is affecting you at work?
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When do you have to tell your boss you are pregnant?
The short answer is there is no general legal requirement to disclose your pregnancy to your employer at a particular time. The best time to tell your employer depends on your own circumstances and also based on medical advice, but there are other things to consider ..
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Spotlight on employment law compliance: IT Professionals
While it is imperative for employers to ensure they are compliant with the current minimum wages and entitlements for their employees, it is also beneficial to keep up to date with the industries that the FWO is targeting.
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