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Mixing wisdom and youth is good for everyone, and not just on TV
When stereotypes are broken down, there is much value to be found in intergenerational interactions. Yet we still see age discrimination in the workplace.
- by Jim Bright
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Should companies make COVID jabs mandatory? In the US, more and more do
Vaccines loom large as US companies dial up plans to bring more workers back to the office and cities ease COVID-19 restrictions.
- by Ryan Beene
Opinion
Work therapy
Keeping it private: Toilet etiquette for the workplace
The idea that you might be under an obligation to chat with someone else while answering the call of nature is ludicrous.
- by Jonathan Rivett
‘Job-ready skills’: School-based traineeships are the bee’s knees
Giving high school students access to fee-free apprenticeships and traineeships provides young people with valuable job experience even before they graduate. Beekeeper Oden Boulter made the most of it.
- by Anna Patty
Victoria pushes Canberra for rethink on regulating gig economy
Claiming a “leadership vacuum” in Canberra, Victoria is seeking the support of other states and territories as it pushes for changes to the gig economy.
- by Noel Towell
Opinion
MyCareer
Fear and loathing in the workplace: We must do better
A manager once reminded me that despite what he termed the “new age” management ideas about engagement, inclusivity and respect, fear still works to motivate.
- by Jim Bright
Unis invest in local researchers as pandemic keeps overseas students away
UTS Deputy Vice-Chancellor Kate McGrath says the increase in scholarships would help “underwrite this next generation of Australian researchers”.
- by Anna Patty
Opinion
Work therapy
In this more enlightened time, how can ageism still exist?
Older people have so much experience and wisdom to offer. How is ageism still such a stumbling block in our ageing society?
- by Jonathan Rivett
The Googleplex of the future has privacy robots, meeting tents and your very own balloon wall
Google’s first office was a cluttered Silicon Valley garage crammed with desks resting on sawhorses. Its new work spaces are going to be something that looks like a combination of Ikea and Lego.
- by Daisuke Wakabayashi
The founder whisperer: Keeping Atlassian’s billionaires in line
Atlassian’s chief of staff isn’t afraid of having the difficult conversations with the tech giant’s billionaire co-founders when she needs to.
- by John McDuling
Opinion
MyCareer
How to embrace uncertainty in an uncertain world
Accept uncertainty and keep moving – doing nothing is not always the best option.
- by Jim Bright