By The Editor
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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Technology has made it much easier to do work outside the traditional workplace, and it seems many can’t resist checking their emails or answering the work phone outside the office, even while we’re on holidays. So should rules be introduced to ensure that holiday time truly means holiday time?
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By Jeremy Johnson
Local tourism operators are urging Victorians to get out and about in their own backyard during the summer holidays to rediscover the State’s vibrant regions, as stats show fewer Victorians are choosing regional areas for getaways.
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By Andrew Lowcock
Australians’ reluctance to take leave and go for a holiday could be jeopardising some businesses’ financial futures, but some companies are implementing initiatives to make sure their employees take a break.
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By Andrew Lowcock
An American company has revolutionised its holiday policy – by not having a holiday policy at all. But could this work for your business too?
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By Megan Cox
A recent study shows that Aussies are too busy for holidays, with people stockpiling their leave for many reasons including the worry of returning to hundreds of emails and calls, management practises and policies and as a buffer, particularly in light of the economic downturn.
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By Anita Donnelly
Have you ever booked a hotel based on how the good the bed might be to jump on?
Are you curious about the best hotel pools and beds from around the world? Or maybe the best bathrooms, toilets, showers, baths, lounges, bars, bartenders and cocktails?
Nowadays, it seems that if there’s something you want to know about a your holiday destination, it’s more than likely that you’ll find it online.
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