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Four tips for taking a mental health day

Four tips for taking a mental health day

Published: 16/08/2022
Category: Work Health and Safety

Really, we shouldn’t have to think twice about taking a sick day when we want to look after our mental health. But if you have any doubts or simply just want to make the most of your day off, here are four tips that will come in handy. 

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An economy that serves workers: I’d like to see that!

An economy that serves workers: I’d like to see that!

Published: 15/08/2022
Category: On The Job

Challenging economic times call for bold thinking. So how about this for an idea? Imagine if Australia had an economy that worked for people, rather than one that exploited them.

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An economy that works for the people

Published: 14/08/2022

Anthony Albanese's Labor government is hosting a Jobs and Skills Summit in Canberra in early September where the problems and the inequality inherent in Australia's economy will be front and centre.

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'Quiet quitting’ shows hustle culture for what it really is: sexist and exploitative 

'Quiet quitting’ shows hustle culture for what it really is: sexist and exploitative 

Published: 12/08/2022
Category: Women To The Front

Step aside Great Resignation, there’s a new work culture trend in town. ‘Quiet quitting’ is sidling into Australian workplaces but, despite its label, the concept has nothing to do with leaving your job.  

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Why workers need to know about the ‘productivity’ problem

Why workers need to know about the ‘productivity’ problem

Published: 12/08/2022
Category: Working life

CEOs and senior executives often use productivity to refer to the idea that we need minimal resources to produce maximum output. doing the job that two workers used to do.

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Australian Unions have your back at work


Not just mining magnates: Corporate profiteering is happening in your industry too

Not just mining magnates: Corporate profiteering is happening in your industry too

Published: 12/08/2022
Category: Working life

If corporate profiteering is the Hollywood cowboy riding off into a sunset of success, then workers’ wages are the cacti left in the billowing dust. 

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