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Is your workspace affecting your productivity? If it is dreary, distracting or uncomfortable, the environment may be stopping you from producing your best work. Here are some handy hints for making your workspace as productive and inspiring as possible.
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A student at an American university who was offered a job as a journalist at a newspaper found his offer rescinded after he quoted his job offer letter and used the company’s logo on his personal blog, in a story that contains a cautionary tale for all new job starters – and for employers.
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The dismissal of a mail delivery driver, who was sacked after an investigation found he used his work email account to send emails containing pornographic content, has been ruled unfair as the “punishment did not fit the crime”, according to Fair Work Australia.
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It’s a deflating experience for any small business owner or employee when they suffer rejection at work, possibly in the form of a lost client or sale, a cancelled business opportunity, a missed promotion or a lack of public praise. However it’s possible to bounce back by following some of our business tips on dealing with rejection at the workplace.
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Businesses frequently use the incentive of a one-off bonus payment or reward to acknowledge the good work and commitment of some employees. But it can be tricky to reward one at the expense of others, and can create internal tension.
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Two law experts have been commissioned by the Fair Work Ombudsman to look at the practice of unpaid internships and work experience and investigate whether in fact some of these arrangements are illegal.
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The summary dismissal of an employee at a removalist and storage company who took a three day holiday from work without telling her boss has been upheld by Fair Work Australia, after her conduct was found to have breached her employer’s trust.
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Regardless of the industry you work in or the seniority of your position, negotiating is a key skill that can unlock numerous career and business opportunities. Here are some useful tips to help you become a successful negotiator at work.
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Fair Work Australia has overturned the dismissal of a supermarket store manager who was summarily dismissed for taking $41.52 worth of groceries from the store without paying, and awarded more than $15,000 in compensation.
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A school teacher’s appeal against a final warning issued to her for having students from her former school as Facebook ‘friends’ has been dismissed by a Fair Work Australia Commissioner.
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