10+ hour, 48+ min ago   (310+ words) Uber New Zealand has agreed to settle employment-related claims involving more than 1,600 drivers and delivery partners, according to HRD. Workers First Union said the agreement covers claims made over the past six years. Uber will make individual financial offers to…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (455+ words) Australia’s gig workers are set to receive higher minimum pay and stronger injury protections under new workplace standards approved by the Fair Work Commission (FWC), Reuters reported. From August 17, food and grocery delivery workers will be entitled to a minimum…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (335+ words) OpenAI has bought back about $7 billion worth of shares from current and former employees, giving its workforce a chance to cash out ahead of a potential stock market listing, according to media reports. Bloomberg reported that the deal values the…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (310+ words) Oracle is reportedly preparing another round of job cuts as it increases spending on AI infrastructure. Business Insider reported that managers have been asked to identify employees who could be affected before September 1. Some teams could face double-digit cuts. Oracle…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (708+ words) The comments follow an ABC investigation into allegations of low pay and poor working conditions among crew on Carnival cruise ships. The company has rejected the allegations. Crew members told ABC they faced excessive working hours, inadequate medical care and…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (814+ words) The International Labour Organization (ILO) has adopted a new global labour standard aimed at strengthening protections for workers in the platform economy, covering everything from food delivery and ride-hailing to online freelancing and digital microtasks. Speaking on the ILO’s Future…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (463+ words) Lockheed Martin Australia has signed a multi-year A$29.3 million contract with the Australian Submarine Agency to develop a sovereign combat systems integration capability for Australia's future Virginia class submarines. According to Space and Defence, the agreement will focus on building…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (769+ words) A serious runway safety incident at Sydney Airport has renewed questions over staffing levels and workforce pressure in Australia's aviation sector. The incident involved a Jetstar Airbus A320 and a Qatar Airways Boeing 777 on Sunday, 9 August 2026. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (726+ words) For generations, finance careers followed a familiar path. Graduates entered as analysts, mastered technical accounting, moved into management, and eventually climbed the corporate ladder towards leadership. Progression was largely vertical. The deeper your expertise in finance, the higher you advance....

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (544+ words) Employers in Victoria face tougher rules on using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in workplace sexual harassment cases. The changes aim to stop confidentiality clauses from silencing victims. According to media reports, the Restricting Non-disclosure Agreements (Sexual Harassment at Work) Act 2025 (Vic) took…...