Business
Workplace
'It's not open slather now': new restrictions to prevent apprentice subsidy rorts
The federal government will impose new restrictions on the number and type of existing employees who can sign up for apprentice and trainee subsidies.
- by Anna Patty
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Vocational training
Call for tighter regulation of unlicensed electricians to prevent deaths
Vocational training leaders, electricians and a parliamentary inquiry have called for tighter regulation of the training and licensing of electricians in NSW.
- by Anna Patty
Working from home
'They know the drill': women happier working from home than men
More than 90 per cent of Australians are benefitting from a reduced need to commute for work and a third gain nearly a productive day back per week, leaving more time for work and other activities.
- by Anna Patty and Matt Wade
Opinion
The lowdown
Workplaces can play a big role in helping domestic violence victims
Only 12 years ago business leaders did not see domestic violence as a workplace issue. Times have changed.
- by Ruth Weatherall
MyCareer
NSW to trial its world-first virtual healthcare training technology
TAFE NSW has partnered with NSW Health and industry to develop a virtual reality method for training health professionals in how to perform blood tests.
- by Anna Patty
Opinion
MyCareer
Job-sharing could be the future – in more ways than one
In a time of significant belt-tightening, where there does not seem to be enough work to go around, isn’t it time we started to consider sharing the load more evenly?
- by Jim Bright
Opinion
Work therapy
Juvenile slobs don't belong at the top of a hierarchy
Do I speak up if my boss leaves the sandwich maker full of crumbs or melted cheese?
- by Jonathan Rivett
Vocational training
Vocational training leaders fear new subsidy at risk of being rorted
Employer groups and vocational training leaders warn new subsidies for apprentices and trainees should not be taken up by existing workers.
- by Anna Patty
Opinion
MyCareer Education
The secret to teaching is understanding your students
Science teacher Tim Sloane believes interpersonal skills and an ability to engage with the teenage mindset are critical to success.
- by Tim Sloane
Opinion
MyCareer
The pitfalls of positive thinking
Positive thinking can get you only so far. Ultimately you cannot outrun reality, however much you try.
- by Jim Bright
MyCareer
Resilience, empathy and good communication: vital skills for managers
New global research that includes University of Sydney alumni has found that management skills have needed to adapt during the coronavirus pandemic.
- by Anna Patty