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How to avoid ‘death by PowerPoint

Many of us have sat through slide presentations that are boring and lifeless, but with a bit more thought, you can save your audience from tedium

Politics & Society

International court to decide if we have a ‘right to strike’

Employers are challenging the legal principle on which the ‘right to strike’ is based in the International Court of Justice. The outcome could change labour laws around the world

Business & Economics

How job-hopping managers undermine corporate culture

A senior manager’s career preferences shape their team's cultural values in both positive and negative ways, with implications for firms selecting senior managers

Sciences & Technology

Women living with chronic pain aren’t getting enough support at work

New research shows how medical gender bias affects Australian women’s experiences at work, particularly when it comes to managing chronic pain

Business & Economics

Over the last 21 years, the highest earners received the most tax relief

Average tax rates have trended downwards since 2001 in Australia, but it’s still the high income earners who are getting the most benefit, shows the annual HILDA survey

Politics & Society

‘Forcing’ workers into the office misses the point

In 2024, there is still a place for physical workspaces – but employers need to think carefully about when and how to use them

Business & Economics

Being creative can make you more popular at work

Creativity, especially when combined with demographic difference, helps build a well-connected workforce

Sciences & Technology

When it comes to jobs, AI does not like parents

New research finds that AI doesn’t just discriminate against women in the workforce – but also has a problem with parents

Politics & Society

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Book extract

The COVID cost for Asia’s informal workers

A new book investigates the ravages of the COVID-19 impact on people in the informal economy across Southeast and South Asia

Business & Economics

Why Dungeons and Dragons is good for the workplace

A D&D-inspired mindset could help change how we think about our workplaces and working together as a team