Can I get sacked for a social media post?

Can I get sacked for a social media post?

This post on social media was in the Sydney Morning Herald recently and its is worth a read. Much depends on what you say and how widely it is read. If you broadside the boss and/or the businesses, you may expect trouble. “I enjoy posting on a couple of social media...
SA Health a burning poo bag

SA Health a burning poo bag

SA Health’s recruitment division is a burning poo bag with poorly written position descriptions, idiotic and useless selection criteria and many recruiters sit on their hands. They’re weak and cowardly. It’s regional and outback clinics are in disarray with the most...
Boomers not the retiring type

Boomers not the retiring type

This appeared in the SMH recently but it lacks more sources. It’s true though. The Boomers are hanging on to their jobs with all sorts of knock-on effects for younger people The boomers are prepared to keep on working into their 70s. KPMG research shows that the share...
AI is hype – for now

AI is hype – for now

The story below is the voice of reason by SMH economics editor, Ross Gittens. A lot of spin and some reality about AI. It’s a bubble which will burst but the long term effects of AI will be most interesting. AI. AI. AI. Maybe if I utter those magic initials one more...
HR is not your friend

HR is not your friend

This is an American story from The Guardian but it may ring bells with many people who work for Australian organisations. Don’t trust HR with your career. NK Beale knew something was wrong when her boss started sending her listings for other job openings. “My manager...