Health
Flexibility key to employee health
People who have some control over their working hours may be healthier than those in less flexible jobs, according to a US study.
Being the boss can take a toll on health
A new study on job authority and health suggests that the top is not only lonely, but can also take a toll on physical and mental well-being.
Are bad habits killing you?
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.
Top of worry list: work, work, work
Melissa Davey Australians spend more time worrying about work than war, the environment, politics or any other broader issue.
Cubicle crimes
Andrew May Are companies like BHP Billiton right to ban food with "strong odours" and loud mobile phones in the office?
Social media brings work home
Nicky Phillips Workplace experts warn social media sites can blur the boundaries between home and work life,
The corporate assassin
Malcolm Turnbull calls him a "rich bully". But millionaire businessman Geoff Cousins is an eco-warrior with a difference. Greg Bearup reports
Money crunch forces women back to work
Debra Jopson Women in their late 50s and early 60s have surged back into the workforce and held on to their jobs much more than men of similar age because they cannot afford to retire, a Sydney micro-economist...
How safe are you at work?
Three in 10 employees say their workplace is not psychologically safe and healthy.
Introverts' survival guide
Sylvia Pennington Socialising at work can be a minefield of awkwardness, so here are some tips for breaking down the small-talk barrier.
Can overtime cause depression?
Anahad O'Connor Routinely working long hours is associated with a greater risk of depression, studies show.
Work gossip is good for you
Vivian Giang You've probably heard that it's bad form to gossip at work, but scientists say it can actually boost morale.
The science of sucking up
Amanda Bryan They say flattery will get you nowhere - but it can be an invaluable tool in the workplace for politically savvy operators.
Older workers hold on longer
Jessica Wright Australia's ageing workforce has no intention of going quietly into retirement, according to new data.
The goals that got away
Andrew May Chances are you've already broken most of your New Year's resolutions - but it doesn't have to be that way.
Looking in the rear view mirror
Andrew May Top athletes offer us all a lesson in looking backwards in order to create a better future for ourselves.
Workaholic Aussies have 130 million days of leave
Workaholic Australians are being urged to take a holiday this summer, with figures showing workers have built up almost 130 million days of annual leave over a year.
Is your desk a death trap?
In 2006, James Levine, a British scientist based at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, conducted a very strange experiment.
Are you fit to lead?
Andrew May Intelligence, charisma and years of experience won't make up for poor physical fitness when it comes to leadership ability.
Rudeness is catching
Leon Gettler Studies show that rudeness at work is actually infectious, with a ripple effect that you take home with you.
