By Clinton Free There has been no shortage of bold claims recently about artificial intelligence (AI) and jobs — from mass unemployment …
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Global HR PracticesCompensationDiversity, Equity & Inclusion
How Australia’s mining sector locks women out of high‑paying roles
By Michelle Gander Mining is a critical industry for the Australian economy and has the potential to offer secure, well-paid and meaningful …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)FeaturedGlobal HR PracticesLayoffsOpinion
Tech companies are blaming massive layoffs on AI. What’s really going on?
By Uri Gal In the past few months, a wave of tech corporations have announced significant staff cuts and attributed them to …
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Global HR Practices
Australia’s gender pay gap is narrowing – and the public spotlight seems to be helping
By Leonora Risse Since 2024, the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) has been publishing the gender pay gaps of Australia’s largest companies. …
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By Anja Karadeglija and Dylan Robertson Prime Minister Mark Carney left Ottawa Thursday morning for a 10-day visit to India, Australia and Japan …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsImmigration
Manitoba cuts pharmacy licensing time to 75 days for U.S., international applicants
Manitoba has introduced a faster registration process for internationally trained pharmacists that reduces licensing timelines from four and a half years to …
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FeaturedGlobal HR PracticesWeird Workplace
Babblers and quacks: the sometimes dark – but often amusing – origins of Aussie nicknames for jobs
By Kate Burridge and Howard Manns These days, human resources (HR) departments want us to use official titles for jobs. But we …
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Global HR PracticesOpinion
As music festival season ramps up, artists can help shine a light on an ‘invisible’ workforce
By Deanna Grant-Smith, Jessica O’Bryan, and Scott Harrison Around Australia, music festival season is once again kicking into high gear. Yet behind …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)Global HR PracticesOpinion
Australia’s national AI plan has just been released. Who exactly will benefit?
By Jake Goldenfein, Christine Parker, and Kimberlee Weatherall Today, the Albanese Labor government released the long-awaited National AI Plan, “a whole-of-government framework …
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What a landmark Australian Uber Eats, DoorDash pay deal could mean for delivery drivers
By Michael Rawling, University of Technology Sydney Food delivery drivers could win a major pay boost and better working conditions, under a landmark …

