“Shell-shocked”: Australian AI marketing firm Metigy has entered administation, losing 75 employees
Staff at Australian tech startup Metigy say they are "shell-shocked" by the news of its administration, a move which has impacted 75 employees and appeared to take industry onlookers by surprise.
Australians are “quiet quitting” work. Here’s what that means
Proponents of the movement say it's the perfect antidote to toxic work environments where staff feel compelled to answer emails out of hours, work on projects outside their job descriptions, and stay back late.
Shopify cuts 10% of workforce as tech industry layoffs continue
E-commerce giant Shopify will be cutting 10% of its global workforce by the end of the day, resulting in around 1000 workers out of a job.
‘Long COVID’ could cause workplace havoc. Here’s what you need to know
What can a workplace do to prepare for the impending health crisis? SmartCompany spoke to a workplace relations lawyer and an HR expert to get their views.
‘Everyone knows about my TikTok’: Woman “fired” from new job for posting about her salary
A woman who took to TikTok to share the good news of her new high-paying tech job says she was fired for her pay transparency, raising important questions for Australian workplaces mulling over the same.
Court finds HR manager shares slice of the blame in adverse action claim against pizza business
It was the court’s view that the HR manager was concerned the employee would initiate proceedings against the employer and therefore took the first opportunity to remove her from the business.
Hot towels, breakfast bowls and ping pong tables: Viral TikTok video sparks debate over LinkedIn work perks
After a young TikTok user went viral for sharing her office experience, an HR expert has warned viewers not to judge the "highlight reel".
Linktree, Atlassian to reimburse travel costs for US employees seeking abortion services after Roe vs Wade overhaul
Linktree will reimburse employees for the cost of travel and accommodation to a state which provides legal abortion services.
Fair Work Commission to roll out new wage and entitlements data API for employers
The Fair Work Commission is creating an interface for wage and entitlements data that it says could save businesses time and reduce the margin for error when paying employees.
Australian businesses suffering through second-worst skills crisis in developed world, OECD says
Australian businesses are languishing through the second-most severe labour shortage in the developed world, as nearly 3% of all jobs in Australia remained empty in the March quarter.
‘Doona days’: 57% of job seekers favour roles offering more than standard sick and annual leave
As mental health awareness grows, job seekers are looking for more than standard sick and annual leave, new data shows.
ANZ, Coles announce gender affirmation leave policies for transitioning staff
Big four bank ANZ has confirmed it will offer staff six weeks of paid gender affirmation leave to support employees undertaking the journey to their true gender identity.