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The job question we are not asking enough

By Shane Rodgers There is an old saying that the more things change the more they stay the same. It is a mistake to believe that this is always a good thing. When change

$5000 boost for women after career break

Queensland women can access $5000 grants when returning to work after a career break. A $20 million State Government program aims to the reduce the cost of returning

Business confidence surges to 10-year high

Queensland business confidence is at its highest levels in more than a decade. Business Chamber Queensland CEO Heidi Cooper said the group’s latest sentiment report

Australia leads world in fast-tracking teachers

A global study of teachers has found the vast majority are satisfied with their jobs, while Australia is fast-tracking mature-aged teachers at world-leading rates. The

Most public servants ready to embrace AI

The majority of Australia’s public servants believe artificial intelligence (AI) will help them deliver better government services. A survey commissioned by public

Workplace burnout “not a personal failing”

Almost 90 percent of Australian employees acknowledge burnout as a workplace issue, with most looking for employers to offer more support. A new poll commissioned by

Job vacancies down, household wealth up in ABS data

Job vacancies have dropped by 2.7 percent, while total household wealth jumped by the same rate, according to recent Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data. The

Cheap eats target of Fair Work inspectors’ Queensland blitz

Restaurants and cafés in Brisbane and Cairns are in the crosshairs of the Fair Work Ombudsman this week with a series of surprise inspections underway. Fair Work

Employment rate steady despite loss in full-time jobs

Australia’s unemployment rate remained steady in August, despite a drop of more than 41,000 in people employed full-time. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Head of

Thousands of Aussies ditching their second jobs

The number of Australians with a side hustle fell in the June quarter, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The latest data showed the number of

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