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As a measure of economic contribution, age is a blunt instrument that should be considered alongside a raft of other factors.
In 2013, anthropologist David Graeber wrote an article for an obscure, left-wing magazine. It spawned a book – and a turn of phrase – that became a cultural phenomenon.
Hiring managers in the food service industry often emphasize the importance of finding the right “fit” when hiring new employees. But does everyone have the same chance to fit in?
The ballot of GMB members at Amazon’s Coventry site gives useful insights into how to stand up to large employers.
With the rise in homeworking, some countries are legislating to protect workers’ rights to switch off. Will the UK follow suit?
Greater visibility of these businesses – both in government statistics and Indigenous business directories – would not only showcase their diversity and excellence but also promote further success.
Tourism is often blamed for precarious work, but governments play a huge part in ensuring job quality.
In recent decades the institutions shaping wages have been transformed. Employers today enjoy far greater bargaining power.
A new study finds that hiring practices, not a bachelor’s degree, may be the ‘great equalizer’ of opportunity for some soon-to-be grads.
Labour’s shadow chancellor says she would focus on transparency and force organisations to publish action plans to stamp out unequal pay.
Our new report makes 12 recommendations for how industry, government, educators and First Nations communities can create jobs and fulfilling careers in clean energy.
Our research looked at alternative jobs on offer for 766 NSW coal mine workers. We found some, like electricians, would find work easily – but without local retraining, others may have had to move.
Lack of engagement and high stress levels are placing a big financial toll on Australian businesses.
Many economists have found that generous unemployment benefits can hamper new business creation – but there are still positive ways for governments to intervene.
For a more nuanced view, dig beneath the numbers that make the news.
It’s hard to start living on your own after turning 18 and aging out of foster care.
Power outages in South Africa pose a threat to employment.
UK inflation fell to 2.3% in the year to April – but it doesn’t necessarily mean the squeeze on household finances is to end.
Globalisation offers opportunities for South Africa to address unemployment.
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Professor of Economics and Political Economy, University of Leeds
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Professor of Economics, The University of Melbourne
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Professor of Economics, University of Nebraska Omaha
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Laurie Carmichael Distinguished Research Fellow at the Centre for Future Work, Melbourne; and Professor Emeritus, Griffith Business School, Griffith University
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Associate Professor, Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre, Curtin University
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Professor of Economics, University of Canberra
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Professor of Law, University of Oregon
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Professor of Employment Relations & HR Management, University of Birmingham
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Dean of Business School, University of Southern Queensland
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Professor of Work and Employment, University of Southampton
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Director of the King's Global Institute for Women's Leadership, Professor of Work and Employment, King's College London
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Scientia Professor of Economics, UNSW
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Visiting Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
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Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Applied Ethics and CyberSecurity, Griffith University