Bunnings has never used facial recognition to track customers – only violent intruders
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Violence

Bunnings has never used facial recognition to track customers – only violent intruders

Our business has received criticism for attempting to defend a basic right of our customers and staff – safety from violence and abuse.

  • byMichael Schneider

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‘Guilty by chromosome’:Culture change doesn’t come easy for Rio’s workers

It’s jarring how little progress the mining giant has made in overhauling its workplace culture rife with bullying,racism and sexual harassment - and it’s not for lack of trying.

  • byElizabeth Knight
Andrew has been a tradie since he was 10. His work has left him dying

Andrew has been a tradie since he was 10. His work has left him dying

In just two months,23 new cases of the deadly disease silicosis have been reported in NSW.

  • byAlexandra Smith
Parliamentary abuse investigations delayed

Parliamentary abuse investigations delayed

Independent senator Lidia Thorpe said a process quirk was re-traumatising alleged victims by forcing them through unnecessary hoops.

  • byOlivia Ireland
Woolworths’ ‘dystopian’ workplace might improve KPIs,but it demeans workers
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Opinion

Woolworths’ ‘dystopian’ workplace might improve KPIs,but it demeans workers

Imagine if your every move or toilet break was tracked and recorded. For some staff,this is already reality.

  • byVictoria Devine
More than 700 workers lose compensation despite WorkCover surplus

More than 700 workers lose compensation despite WorkCover surplus

The workers were thrown off the scheme after Labor struck a deal to restrict access to payments for mental health injuries,such as stress and burnout.

  • byAnnika Smethurst andBroede Carmody
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Sydney law firm hit with $185,000 penalty over workplace breaches

Sydney law firm hit with $185,000 penalty over workplace breaches

A former manager at Atanaskovic Hartnell took her employer to court over unpaid entitlements and a failure to provide a safe workplace.

  • byMichaela Whitbourn
What can we do about our new colleague who smokes heavily?

What can we do about our new colleague who smokes heavily?

Just because someone is excellent at their job doesn’t mean they’re a good fit for the company.

  • byJonathan Rivett
What could I have done to prevent my work’s offensive Christmas party?

What could I have done to prevent my work’s offensive Christmas party?

Cultural celebrations in the workplace are important and,when done well,have numerous benefits. But they don’t always go as planned.

  • byJonathan Rivett
‘The court will resolve the matter’:Super Retail chair clears air on legal feud

‘The court will resolve the matter’:Super Retail chair clears air on legal feud

The retailer’s departing chair Sally Pitkin has admitted that settling a legal battle with two former senior executives would have been prudent but hinted the size of the claim was an issue.

  • byJessica Yun andColin Kruger
Nine will sack the bullies,vows interim boss

Nine will sack the bullies,vows interim boss

Acting chief executive Matt Stanton has assured angry staff that Nine will take appropriate action as an investigator looks into complaints.

  • byCalum Jaspan