Your next career coach could be a chatbot
Coaching programs that rely on artificial intelligence are cheap, accessible and increasingly popular. But privacy questions and skepticism over the quality of non-human answers could slow adoption.
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Australia’s ‘right to disconnect’ starts today. Here’s how the new law works
It’s okay to put your work phone on ‘do not disturb’ out of office hours, according to new laws coming into effect on August 26, 2024.
Telstra hits mobile customers with higher prices, layoffs imminent
The telco that made $2 billion in profit last year is hiking mobile plan prices 4%. Meanwhile, the Telstra workforce is bracing for 2,800 layoffs this week.
Pedestrian Group slashes jobs, CEO to resign in major restructure
The mass exodus inside some of Australia’s largest media publishers has continued with Pedestrian Group, owned by Nine Entertainment, announcing a complete restructure, that will spell redundancies and the end of local publications for several international brands.
Top 20 companies to work for – according to Gen Z
Australian Gen Z-ers have spoken on remote work, perks – and where the top 20 companies to work for in 2024.
52% of workers don’t want bosses knowing they use AI – Even as they ‘BYOAI’ to work
A new survey from Microsoft on work trends finds employees, worried they could look replaceable, say they’re reluctant to share they use AI for important tasks—even as 75% of office workers report using the tech tool, often unsanctioned by employers.
Why is pay disparity so bad at the largest market cap companies in Australia?
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) published new data relating to the gender pay gap this week. How did the organisations with the largest market capitalisation in Australia fare? Of the 10 largest, only two came close to the target. The highly profitable companies in the banking sector missed the mark completely.
Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci steps down days after interview walkout
Woolworths boss Brad Banducci will step down from his role in September, after eight-and-a-half years in the job.
The most notable career crashes of 2023
Forbes’ annual list of career downfalls highlights individuals at or near the top of their game whose professional descents in the previous year shed light on some of the biggest issues of our time.
Actors’ strike continues: Here’s what’s holding up negotiations, including artificial intelligence
The union rejected an offer that would permit film studios to use AI scans of deceased performers without consent.