Generation X was promised technology would bring hoverboards and flying cars. The reality has been different.

‘Adapt or die’:How tech disrupted Generation X careers

In the Back to the Future trilogy,Generation X was promised technology would bring hoverboards and flying cars. Reality instead has brought Zoom meetings and career frustration.

  • Chris Zappone

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Young workers are eschewing colour,opting for monotone greys,browns and blacks.

Gen Z are wrong,office uniforms don’t have to be boring

While it’s chic to have an office style and savvy to invest in workwear staples,the mood among younger generations feels defeatist.

  • Jessica Burrell
Do you love the hustle and bustle of a big office,or the peace and quiet of a small team?

Before you apply for a new job,work out this one simple thing

Clearly understanding which type of company you like and,more importantly,why you prefer working for these,can help find the best role for you.

  • Tim Duggan
People who bristle at feedback,become defensive or ignore developmental suggestions are often perceived as less open and coachable

Don’t shy away from feedback at work. Instead,do this

Many professionals assume that they must be doing well if they’re not receiving feedback. Unfortunately,that’s a dangerous assumption.

  • Michelle Gibbings
The Star

Fallen Star:The inside story of how a casino was brought undone

Star was already on its knees when carded play was introduced to its Sydney casino,a measure that brought it completely undone.

  • Harriet Alexander
With bank transfers for gifts increasingly common,slyly avoiding contributing for a colleague you don’t like is a difficult prospect.

Can I refuse to contribute to a gift for a colleague I dislike?

With bank transfers for gifts increasingly common,slyly avoiding contributing to a colleague you don’t like is a sensitive and difficult prospect.

  • Jonathan Rivett
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Non-compete clauses are weighing down the economy.

The fine print costing Australians a pay rise

It’s a clause in job contracts costing one in five Australians. Here’s why banning it is a boon to more than just our salaries.

  • Millie Muroi
Commuters wait at a Sydney train station.

Why doesn’t my boss agree that commuting is a waste of time?

For too long,the time and cost associated with lengthy commutes was waved away as a necessary evil. That era is over.

  • Jonathan Rivett
Ghost jobs.

The ‘ghost jobs’ that could be harming Australia’s future

Not just an annoyance for jobseekers,ads for positions that don’t exist are also helping create a false picture of the job market.

  • Chris Zappone

The ‘Sunday Scaries’ is real. This is how you can beat it

It’s a common anxiety that disrupts sleep,but with the right strategies,it can be managed for a calmer,more refreshed start to the week.

  • Hannah Hammoud