Workplace & Space Planning

21+ min ago   (414+ words) A worker left unpaid for over a year after her ex-boss claimed she had “collective responsibility” for poor catering trade at a music festival last year has secured an order for €2,300 in unpaid wages. “This may come as news to…...

5+ hour, 16+ min ago   (694+ words) Women are losing ground in the executive ranks of Australia's biggest listed companies, with a new report showing the first setback in a decade. It also points to a growing backlash against gender equity inside workplaces and fresh pressure on…...

6+ hour, 8+ min ago   (1427+ words) By John Patrick Magno Ranara Published Oct 13, 2026 8:11 pm Talking about money can be awkward, especially when you’re asking for more of it. For many employees and freelancers, requesting a raise can be intimidating even when your skills have improved and…...

2+ hour, 19+ min ago   (349+ words) Insightful and practical workplace advice from career expert Alison Green. How would you recommend responding, if at all, as her peer? Or as her manager? For context, I am applying for a new position that would have oversight of this…...

12+ hour, 39+ min ago   (477+ words) Wyc Shing was a senior lecturer at the University of the Arts London when concerns emerged about his romantic relationship with a student. The university investigated and subsequently dismissed him without notice for gross misconduct. Shing challenged his dismissal before…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (400+ words) “Nearly half of team performance is linked to the quality of workplace relationships, and social activities alone cannot repair unresolved friction,” says Helene Vermaak, managing director of The Human Edge, the sole licensee of Crucial Learning in Southern Africa. Research…...

4+ hour, 25+ min ago   (1074+ words) The inventor, who worked for Herman Miller, later regretted the office cubicle, arguing it hurt mental health If you’ve spent any time in Ann Arbor, you’ve probably driven past the vacant lot at 2285 S State Street a bunch of times....

1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (707+ words) The Shift Team - 11. March. 2025 Bank of Valletta’s former Chief Risk Officer who resigned soon after the court declared the hospitals’ deal fraudulent, is now on the taxpayer’s payroll, cashing in more than €100,000 a year. According to his contract, obtained through…...

5+ hour, 19+ min ago   (548+ words) Interested in more careers-related content? Check out our new weekly Work Life newsletter. Sent every Monday afternoon. Jenny Chen, chief executive officer and founder, Catalais Consulting Ltd., Ottawa Take the leave. I say that not only as someone who advises…...

6+ hour, 24+ min ago   (575+ words) Some customers know exactly what they want, even when they cannot name it. This man demanded a “Bobcat” and refused to specify which machine. Then he requested a family discount. His claimed relationship had one inconvenient witness. Let’s check out…...