A German Railway AG program helps refugees with career orientation and helps integrate them into the country’s employment system.
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Many refugees are unable to use the skills and knowledge they have brought with them and obtain work equal to their experience.
Research shows women consistently trade time in employment for greater time in domestic work even when their resources are on par with men.
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The latest Census shows Australians spend between five and 14 hours a week on unpaid domestic work, but it’s women who suffer the most from this.
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In a highly individualistic world where work prevents us from spending time with friends and family, a universal basic income could change society.
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We spend most of our waking hours at work, but are we really ourselves when we step through the door?
Child support payments actually help single mums to stay employed for longer, research finds.
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Higher child support payments actually lead to an increase in the employment rate of single mums, research finds.
A shift to open-plan offices means interpersonal and influencing skills are more important than ever.
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So-called ‘soft skills’ – including interpersonal skills, critical thinking and relationship-building – are rated as being important across all jobs and industries.
For organisations, racism, whether overt or subtle, creates unhealthy workplace conditions.
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Workplace cultural diversity and productivity are closely related. But the potential benefits can only be realised if organisations foster a conducive atmosphere for their diverse workforce.
Hospitality workers, along with fast food and retail workers, will have Sunday and public holiday rates cut under the decision.
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The Fair Work Commission’s latest decision to cut certain Sunday and public holiday penalty rates continues a tradition of undervaluing young workers.
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Seven million workers are missing out on information which keep keep them healthier.
Hanging by a thread?
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Psychologists rank job insecurity as one of the most stressful things about work – new research uncovers why.
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Having a job plays an important role in our overall happiness – yet research also shows most of us are unhappy while we’re at work.
Settling well in Australia often takes time for people from migrant backgrounds.
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Labour force data actually shows that, after an initial period of relatively high unemployment, employment rates among migrant communities eventually reach parity with the rest of the population.
Freelance and contract work can be stressful, depending on your situation and personality type.
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Workers in the gig economy may need to family members, online services or mentors to preserve their mental health.
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In work poverty is a sign the icy tide of capitalism is now lapping at our ankles in the global north.
That exhausting extra mile.
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Doing well at work can often just lead to getting more work to do.
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Theresa May’s plan to boost UK competitiveness risks exposing flaws in the higher education sector.
Cafes might have hosted work for centuries but are they the best place for gig workers to do their thing?
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When it comes to gig workers, research says it’s better to work with others and in the same place everytime.
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The foundations are shaky after the previous regime, but there are reasons to be optimistic about Theresa May’s initiative.
Waiting area in Lagos, Nigeria.
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Britons, Nigerians, Americans and Brasilians don’t see time in the same way. These differences are explained by the history and constraints of each country.
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Back in 1663, it was all about staff getting the day off, now it’s all about boosting the coffers of the major stores.