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Conflicts at work

What to do when you have to resolve conflicts at work... The truth is you can never see eye to eye with everyone you work with - be it a co-worker, supplier, customer or even the boss. That is because conflict is inevitable. If you spend enough time interacting with...

Looking for work? Here’s how to stand out

Fiona Wainrit knows what bosses are looking for. To help you win that dream job, she has shared some tips on avoiding common job application pitfalls to help you make your application stand out from the crowd. 1. Avoid long, wordy cover letters and CVs Having worked...

FairWork Pay and Conditions Tool

Check out this great new tool from FairWork Australia. It is mobile-friendly. Check your Pay and Conditions for reliable advice on wages and entitlements. It will easily help you locate your award, and work out wages including overtime, allowances and penalty rates....

Working Parents: A quick guide to your rights

http://www.supportingworkingparents.gov.au/employees/working-parents-quick-guide-your-rights#working-while-pregnant-or-potentially-pregnant

Children should be a cause for celebration, not discrimination. 49% of mothers reported experiencing discrimination in the workplace during pregnancy, parental leave or when returning to work. 1 in 5 mothers lose their job during pregnancy, parental leave or upon...

Scholarships Open To Support Women On Boards

http://www.companydirectors.com.au/

Minister for Women Fiona Richardson has today urged women to apply for the 2016 Victorian Women’s Governance Scholarships program. Women wanting to strengthen their board skills can apply for one of 34 scholarships to undertake the Company Director’s Course, run by...

2015 leaders in workplace gender equality announced

Employers Of Choice WGEA has today announced an increase in the number of organisations awarded the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality Citation (EOCGE), with 90 organisations nationwide appearing on this year's list. The EOCGE citation recognises employer...

The Six Types of Teleworkers — Where Do You Fit In?

It used to be simple. You either had an office job or you didn’t have an office job. Now, not so much. For a while now, the traditional office has been on the move — from homes to coffee shops to anywhere with a signal. The boundaries of the office are gone, and with...

Avoiding Mondayitis: Making Mondays Work for You!

Even when you’re working in a job or business you’re passionate about, there are times when you just dread Mondays. It’s definitely the case when you’re a busy working parent, having just enjoyed a really great weekend. Perhaps you had your partner with you sharing...

Salary Surveys, Guides and Calculators

Salary Surveys, Guides and Calculators. Know the market rate for a job. AUSTRALIA LiveSalary MyCareer.com.au Salary Information Michael Page Salary Centre People Bank’s Salary Index Hudson 2014 Salary and Employment Insights Robertwalters.com.au Global Salary Survey...

What are an employee’s entitlements to family-friendly arrangements?

The Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act) contains entitlements which an employer must provide to employees to assist employers and employees achieve better work and family balance. Access to entitlements under the FW Act will vary depending on whether the employee is a casual,...