Career

Reality TV: fame game or career crisis?

Amanda Bryan Is the reality TV phenomenon pushing teens to shun stable careers for the bright lights of fame?

Is career success a name game?

Amanda Bryan Can a moniker makeover boost your success in the workplace?

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Mid-life career crisis

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Leon Gettler Switching careers is hard enough, but how do you go about it when you are over 40?

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Turning 'The Rules' into a career guide

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Meghan Casserly, Forbes.com Nicole Williams, author of Girl on Top, offers career advice in the language of a dating book.

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Structures and career paths shift

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Leon Gettler Expect the CCO to rub shoulders with the CEO and CFO when climate becomes king.

Rinehart world's richest woman: BRW

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Adele Ferguson She could buy two iPads for each of her fellow 22.9 million Australians, or eliminate world hunger for a year.

Are bad habits killing you?

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Andrew May Some smart people I know do really dumb things when it comes to their habits - and I am not just talking about alcohol and caffeine.

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I hope Zuckerberg got a pre-nup, says Trump

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Rosa Prince in New York They were words of wisdom from one billionaire to another - whatever you do, make sure your intended signs a pre-nuptial agreement before you marry.

Jobs with benefits

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Sylvia Pennington They enjoy huge salaries and nearly always have their own parking space, but which perks do senior execs most value?

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Qantas vs Virgin: have your say

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David Flynn As Qantas and Virgin fight for the hearts, wallets and bums of Australia's business travellers here's your chance to rate both airlines.

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J-Lo tops Forbes celebrity 'power' list

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Luke Malone Jennifer Lopez has been named the world's most powerful celebrity by Forbes magazine, toppling Lady Gaga from the top spot.

Women still missing in manager ranks

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Julie Power Only 22 per cent of 1200 chief executives say they've appointed a female senior manager.

Gender diversity good for business but women shut out of C-level suite

Gender diversity

Julie Power RESEARCH may show women in management is good for business, but only 22 per cent of 1200 Australian chief executives say they have appointed - or even intend to appoint - a female senior manager.

Billionaires' winter of discontent

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Michael Evans As the very public kerfuffles of Australia's billionaires make clear, being wealthy doesn't lead to contentment.

Dealing with annoying co-workers

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Pamela Eyring The office is filled with all kinds of personalities, and many are just plain annoying.

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Men's skin needs care too

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How many different products does a man really need - aren't soap and water enough?

Glitzy getaways

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Rachael Oakes-Ash What are the top ten getaways for those seeking privacy, glitz and glamour, boasting rights or wild adventure?

The magic of a mentor

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Andrew May You are never too good to grow or to learn from the right mentor.

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Top of worry list: work, work, work

Stress

Melissa Davey Australians spend more time worrying about work than war, the environment, politics or any other broader issue.

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Are women the best leaders?

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Luke Malone US survey ranks women higher than men in the 16 key competencies most prized in top leaders.

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