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Workers call for support, training as AI 'irresistible'

Workers call for support, training as AI 'irresistible'

Most workers at the coalface of the AI revolution say they have not been consulted or trained amid concern the technology's benefits will be concentrated.

'Better lives' urged as goal from productivity push

'Better lives' urged as goal from productivity push

'Better lives' urged as goal from productivity push

'Better lives' urged as goal from productivity push

Bold tax reform, faster clean energy consents and rethinking care sector productivity should be the focus of the treasurer's economic summit, a think tank says.

Don't tough it out: tradies' mental health in focus

Don't tough it out: tradies' mental health in focus

Don't tough it out: tradies' mental health in focus

Don't tough it out: tradies' mental health in focus

For years, tradies were told to "toughen up and live with it" if they faced mental health challenges, but now the industry is tackling them head-on.

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PM backs working from home laws amid 'stunt' claims

PM backs working from home laws amid 'stunt' claims

The prime minister has swung his support behind a state's legal work-from-home push as an expert details how officials could move forward with the plan.

'Lawyers' picnic' looms over right to work from home

'Lawyers' picnic' looms over right to work from home

Businesses are expected to test the legal validity of a state legislating the right to work from home, with questions over its intersection with federal laws.

Workplaces urged to back equality and diversity efforts

Workplaces urged to back equality and diversity efforts

Australian leaders are being urged to foster inclusive and resilient workplaces while resisting global backlash to gender equality efforts.

Four day week firms as win-win for workers and business

Four day week firms as win-win for workers and business

Cutting one day from the working week could reduce burnout and increase job satisfaction, a study has found, but it could also boost productivity.

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'No-brainer': put women at centre of productivity push

'No-brainer': put women at centre of productivity push

'No-brainer': put women at centre of productivity push

'No-brainer': put women at centre of productivity push

New president of Chief Executive Women Helen Conway says women's workforce participation should be a major part of the federal government's productivity push.

Employers urged to double down on workplace diversity

Employers urged to double down on workplace diversity

Employers urged to double down on workplace diversity

Employers urged to double down on workplace diversity

Australian employers have an opportunity to appeal to talented workers from the United States as the Trump administration winds back diversity and inclusion.

Gender equality perception gap affecting workplaces

Gender equality perception gap affecting workplaces

Gender equality perception gap affecting workplaces

Gender equality perception gap affecting workplaces

Men and women have vastly different opinions on gender equality in leadership roles in the workplace, with a report revealing a stark perception gap.

Unions hail pay boost for millions of low-paid workers

Unions hail pay boost for millions of low-paid workers

Unions hail pay boost for millions of low-paid workers

Unions hail pay boost for millions of low-paid workers

Workers on minimum award rates will be given one of the highest above-inflation pay increases in history to help redress falling living standards.

'Accountability' at heart of low public sector pay gaps

'Accountability' at heart of low public sector pay gaps

'Accountability' at heart of low public sector pay gaps

'Accountability' at heart of low public sector pay gaps

Gender pay gaps at public sector employers have been revealed for the first time, with the data showing many have a gap much lower than the private sector.

Call for workplace change to drive electric car take-up

Call for workplace change to drive electric car take-up

Call for workplace change to drive electric car take-up

Call for workplace change to drive electric car take-up

Fewer than one-in-three electric vehicle drivers can access a charger at work and incentives could get more people to go electric and drive to the office.

Shift-work jobs tilting female finances off-kilter

Shift-work jobs tilting female finances off-kilter

Shift-work jobs tilting female finances off-kilter

Shift-work jobs tilting female finances off-kilter

Female shift workers remain more likely to face financial difficulty than their male colleagues despite taking up more hours and multiple jobs, analysis shows.

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Rise of NDAs in sexual harassment cases silencing women

Advocates are pushing for reforms to stop the silencing of women in workplace sexual harassment cases and to allow survivors to seek support.

Major employers urged to hit gender equality targets

Employers with 500 or more employees will be required to select and achieve, or make progress on, gender equality targets under new laws.

Union warns wages growth for women must be protected

A peak union has released fresh figures on how certain government policies can dramatically impact the wages and livelihoods of women in numerous industries.

Bosses urged to stay flexible as gender pay gap narrows

The gender pay gap is steadily closing amid warnings revoking work from home flexibility will impact women's ability to earn more.

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Amping up: $45m boost to get women into energy and tech

Women could help to close skills shortages in areas such as cybersecurity, clean energy and construction that pose a threat to Australia's progress.

Women less likely to turn up to work sick than men

Women are more likely to observe sickness prevention practices in the workplace than men, a study has found.

AI angst - workers fear bosses will prioritise profit

Australian workers are reluctant to embrace artificial intelligence, with fewer than one in three believing it will have a positive impact.

Women face new battles once they reach the boardroom

The perception that women are more emotional, sensitive and empathetic towards others is contributing to gender inequality in the boardroom, research suggests.

Gender equality targets on horizon for employers

Despite resistance from the coalition, the federal government is pushing ahead with national laws requiring employers to set and meet gender equality targets.

Equality, safety key to female staff retention: survey

More than 80 per cent of women would consider leaving a job that didn't take sexual harassment seriously according to a survey by anti-violence group Our Watch.

Artificial intelligence 'secret weapon' for landing job

From writing cover letters to brainstorming interview questions, Australian jobseekers are using artificial intelligence tools to help land their next role.

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