This Month
4 factors that make you most susceptible to the white-collar ‘wipeout’
An education used to be seen as insulation from workforce disruption, now it might be the thing that proves your undoing.
62 applications, no interview: 5 ways to tackle ageism in hiring
Employers recognise the value that a diverse array of experiences adds to the workplace. So why aren’t they cultivating it?
Australia’s best-paid public servants revealed
New data shows which government agencies are splashing out on their staff – women as well as men – and which aren’t.
Find out how your pay compares with your co-workers (and industry)
How well paid are you? Use our tool to see how your income measures up with the rest of your company and your industry.
Bonuses the ‘black box’ female executives can’t crack
The latest Workplace Gender Equality Agency data shows while salary gaps are narrowing, women are not getting an equal share of bonuses.
February
Being ‘nice’ usually costs you at work. Could those days be ending?
Research shows being agreeable has traditionally carried a major lifetime pay penalty, but artificial intelligence might start to change that.
There are 6 types of people when it comes to AI. Which one are you?
A project to map attitudes to artificial intelligence’s adoption in Australian workplaces suggests several archetypes. Take our quick quiz to discover yours.
‘Please stop asking me when I’m going to retire’
Sixty-year-old Celine Egan says her executive career is shifting into high gear – so why is everybody asking her about when she plans to leave?
Retired at 36, lost at 37: How to survive the professional identity crisis
The emptiness that accompanies the end of a high-stakes career can be shattering. Here are some life lessons from world-champion surfer Layne Beachley and other elite athletes.
How unis build job-ready graduates from day one
Universities are connecting students with the world of work, with regional unis leading the push to turn a degree into a career.
Who will be the boss if graduate entry is cut?
Some companies are slashing their graduate programs, but there are warnings about the impact on the future leadership pipeline.
AI resume mistake employers can spot ‘a mile away’
As AI-polished resumes become the new baseline, candidates face a different challenge.
The Top 100 Graduate Employers 2026 - How the guide was created
The list includes the most popular organisations for graduates based on applications.
How AI-fluency is putting grads on the fast track
As the first AI-native cohort enters the workforce, employers are looking at new ways to harness the skills of the graduate recruits.
January
Some AI courses charge $9k for ‘secrets to AI success’. Is it real?
Social media is a-slosh with experts spruiking “Five genius ways to make money from home” or “automate your day job so you can focus on your side hustle”.
Clontarf appoints Mick Gooda for majority Indigenous board
The under-the-radar charity has plenty of heavyweight backers and works to help Indigenous students remain in school until they finish year 12.
5 tips to make your AI prompts smarter
From a simple phrase that stops AI from politely agreeing with your bad ideas, to pressure-testing a strategy through ‘time travel’, try this five-step guide.
Australian CEOs plot deeper job cuts than global peers
While local bosses fear falling behind in the AI arms race, only 14 per cent have actually seen a return on their investment.
Why shorter, frequent holidays boost performance
If you’re already starting the year on empty, these bosses reckon it might be time to plan another holiday.
What tech CEOs are teaching their kids about AI-proof careers
Artificial intelligence is a persistent source of uncertainty for workers in 2026. Here is the advice experts give their own children.
Want a promotion? Science says to ask your boss for a favour
Psychology has a lot to teach about how to ingratiate yourself without tipping into slimy territory. These evidence-backed ways will improve how your boss sees you.
Why women on LinkedIn are masquerading as men
One woman’s gender-swap experiment quadrupled her reach on the career platform, underscoring concerns about gender stereotypes and algorithmic bias.
