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Global HR PracticesOpinion
The Australian economy has changed dramatically since 2000 – the way we work now is radically different
By John Quiggin, The University of Queensland The most striking feature of the Australian economy in the 21st century has been the …
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OpinionPensions
‘Is this all there is?’ Retirement can be a painful transition if we don’t adjust our thinking
By Susan Moore, Swinburne University of Technology This article is part of The Conversation’s Retirement series where experts examine issues including how …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)Global HR Practices
The dispute causing empty shelves at Woolies is a test case for companies using AI and automation on workers
By Tom Barnes, Australian Catholic University Behind the empty shelves in Woolworths supermarkets across Victoria and New South Wales is a fraught …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionGlobal HR PracticesOpinion
New research: 77% of LGBTQ young people have faced workplace sexual harassment
By Kerry H. Robinson, Western Sydney University; Cristyn Davies, University of Sydney; Emma F Jackson, Australian National University, and Kimberley Allison, Western Sydney University Unwanted sexual …
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Global HR PracticesMental HealthOpinion
‘I am exhausted’: Australian teachers speak about how compassion fatigue is harming them and their work
By Glenys Oberg, The University of Queensland Teachers’ jobs involve more than just teaching the required curriculum. A significant part of their …
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FeaturedGlobal HR PracticesWorkplace Safety & OHS
Why Monday is the most dangerous day on a building site
By Milad Haghani, UNSW Sydney Australia’s construction industry employs more than 1.3 million workers. That’s about 9% of the workforce. But construction …
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Global HR PracticesOpinion
Women in Australia are still being paid almost $30,000 a year less than men and the gap widens with age
By Leonora Risse, University of Canberra Australia’s gender pay gap has been shrinking year by year, but is still over 20% among …
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Global HR PracticesWeekend ReadWeird Workplace
A decade after the U.S. version ended, Australia remakes The Office. It’s not new, but it’s funny
By Philippa Burne, The University of Melbourne Firstly, let’s revisit the question: why are they remaking The Office? Just over ten years …
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Global HR Practices
Australia’s construction industry needs more hands on deck – so why is it ignoring skilled migrant women?
By Martin Loosemore, University of Technology Sydney and Suhair Alkilani Australia’s construction industry is facing a perfect storm: enormous targets for building …
