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It pays not to be too attractive if you're a woman looking for a job
Looks matter if you want to get a job - but it may only help you if you're a handsome man rather than a pretty woman.
<i>Gill South</i>: Boost your promotion prospects with some strategic thinking
If you want to move up, you'll need to take the initiative, says author.
<i>Peter Bromhead</i>: Green with envy? Not likely
"So, what's changed in the corporate fit-out business over the years?" asked the enthusiastic reporter from an uppity interior design magazine, interviewing this weary old warhorse. "Nothing much," I replied.
<i>Nick Smith</i>: Dedicated flouters of fashion
A tip for blokes: Look in the mirror - and please pull up your pants.
<i>Gill South</i>: To win at the career game, you'll need to know how to play
Authors offer tips to ambitious executives keen on gaining promotion.
Bullying to become a crime in Aust
An amendment to stalking laws is expected to be introduced in the Victorian state Parliament tomorrow.
Finance jobs on the way back, as London rebounds from slump
Growing demand for bankers, lawyers and accountants.
Union denied access to meat plant
Meat inspectors at a Wanganui plant say they have to meet their union representative on a public road after being denied a meeting at the workplace.
Where I work
How important is the right environment for inspiration? We visit three creatives in their work spaces - no fluorescent lights in sight.
<i>Kate Ross: </i> Will the 90 Day trial period make a difference?
What impact will extending the 90 day employment trial period have on recruitment?
<i>Gill South</i>: For some chief executives, it's more than a job - it's a vocation
Engage your head and your heart, bosses advised.
The F words: fries, Facebook, free speech and fidelity?
These days, there are other 'f words' causing issues - Facebook, free speech and fidelity.
<i>Gill South</i>: Standing up to bullies - it's too important to be left to the victims
There's no place for the Gordon Ramsay approach.
Romance rife in the office
Looking for love? There may be no need to venture much further than the office.
Hemlines rising as dress standards fall
Poor dress habits such as short skirts and untucked shirts are now common in even the most professional of offices.