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Brisbane Times

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Workers aren’t leaving their jobs. Here’s why that’s a problem

Workers aren’t leaving their jobs. Here’s why that’s a problem

As comfortable as repeating the same, familiar work routine over and over might sound, the reality is that the downsides often outweigh the positives.

16.10.2025 4

WA Today

Tim Duggan

Workers aren’t leaving their jobs. Here’s why that’s a problem

Workers aren’t leaving their jobs. Here’s why that’s a problem

As comfortable as repeating the same, familiar work routine over and over might sound, the reality is that the downsides often outweigh the positives.

16.10.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tim Duggan

Workers aren’t leaving their jobs. Here’s why that’s a problem

Workers aren’t leaving their jobs. Here’s why that’s a problem

As comfortable as repeating the same, familiar work routine over and over might sound, the reality is that the downsides often outweigh the positives.

16.10.2025 10

The Age

Tim Duggan

Workers aren’t leaving their jobs. Here’s why that’s a problem

Workers aren’t leaving their jobs. Here’s why that’s a problem

As comfortable as repeating the same, familiar work routine over and over might sound, the reality is that the downsides often outweigh the positives.

16.10.2025 3

Brisbane Times

Tim Duggan

This work trend could lead to an early death. Some people swear by it

This work trend could lead to an early death. Some people swear by it

If Silicon Valley wants to glamorise overwork, then let them. Hopefully Australian businesses won’t follow suit.

09.10.2025 10

WA Today

Tim Duggan

This work trend could lead to an early death. Some people swear by it

This work trend could lead to an early death. Some people swear by it

If Silicon Valley wants to glamorise overwork, then let them. Hopefully Australian businesses won’t follow suit.

09.10.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tim Duggan

This work trend could lead to an early death. Some people swear by it

This work trend could lead to an early death. Some people swear by it

If Silicon Valley wants to glamorise overwork, then let them. Hopefully Australian businesses won’t follow suit.

09.10.2025 9

The Age

Tim Duggan

This work trend could lead to an early death. Some people swear by it

This work trend could lead to an early death. Some people swear by it

If Silicon Valley wants to glamorise overwork, then let them. Hopefully Australian businesses won’t follow suit.

09.10.2025 3

Brisbane Times

Tim Duggan

Gen Alpha are entering the workforce. Here’s what they want

Gen Alpha are entering the workforce. Here’s what they want

It only feels like yesterday that a new generation entered the workforce, but it’s time we all got ready for a brand-new wave of workers.

02.10.2025 4

WA Today

Tim Duggan

Gen Alpha are entering the workforce. Here’s what they want

Gen Alpha are entering the workforce. Here’s what they want

It only feels like yesterday that a new generation entered the workforce, but it’s time we all got ready for a brand-new wave of workers.

02.10.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tim Duggan

Gen Alpha are entering the workforce. Here’s what they want

Gen Alpha are entering the workforce. Here’s what they want

It only feels like yesterday that a new generation entered the workforce, but it’s time we all got ready for a brand-new wave of workers.

02.10.2025 5

The Age

Tim Duggan

Gen Alpha are entering the workforce. Here’s what they want

Gen Alpha are entering the workforce. Here’s what they want

It only feels like yesterday that a new generation entered the workforce, but it’s time we all got ready for a brand-new wave of workers.

02.10.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Tim Duggan

Office dress codes are a dying breed. And good riddance

History has shown that what we wear at work will continue to evolve, so what is coming next?

25.09.2025 8

WA Today

Tim Duggan

Office dress codes are a dying breed. And good riddance

History has shown that what we wear at work will continue to evolve, so what is coming next?

25.09.2025 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tim Duggan

Office dress codes are a dying breed. And good riddance

History has shown that what we wear at work will continue to evolve, so what is coming next?

25.09.2025 3

The Age

Tim Duggan

Office dress codes are a dying breed. And good riddance

History has shown that what we wear at work will continue to evolve, so what is coming next?

25.09.2025 4

Brisbane Times

Tim Duggan

Bland, boring: AI can ruin your chance of getting a new job

ChatGPT and other programs are being used to craft entire cover letters and CVs out of nothing, causing headaches for hirers.

18.09.2025 5

WA Today

Tim Duggan

Bland, boring: AI can ruin your chance of getting a new job

ChatGPT and other programs are being used to craft entire cover letters and CVs out of nothing, causing headaches for hirers.

18.09.2025 3

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tim Duggan

Bland, boring: AI can ruin your chance of getting a new job

ChatGPT and other programs are being used to craft entire cover letters and CVs out of nothing, causing headaches for hirers.

18.09.2025 6

The Age

Tim Duggan

Bland, boring: AI can ruin your chance of getting a new job

ChatGPT and other programs are being used to craft entire cover letters and CVs out of nothing, causing headaches for hirers.

18.09.2025 3

Brisbane Times

Tim Duggan

Why you shouldn’t dismiss the power of a ‘work spouse’

A “work wife” or “work husband” can be someone who makes the daily monotony of your nine-to-five that much more bearable.

11.09.2025 10

WA Today

Tim Duggan

Why you shouldn’t dismiss the power of a ‘work spouse’

A “work wife” or “work husband” can be someone who makes the daily monotony of your nine-to-five that much more bearable.

11.09.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tim Duggan

Why you shouldn’t dismiss the power of a ‘work spouse’

A “work wife” or “work husband” can be someone who makes the daily monotony of your nine-to-five that much more bearable.

11.09.2025 9

The Age

Tim Duggan

Why you shouldn’t dismiss the power of a ‘work spouse’

A “work wife” or “work husband” can be someone who makes the daily monotony of your nine-to-five that much more bearable.

11.09.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Tim Duggan

One year on, is our right-to-disconnect law actually working?

A year ago, Australia enacted some monumental workplace legislation. But what – if any – effect has the right-to-disconnect law had?

04.09.2025 9

WA Today

Tim Duggan

One year on, is our right-to-disconnect law actually working?

A year ago, Australia enacted some monumental workplace legislation. But what – if any – effect has the right-to-disconnect law had?

04.09.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tim Duggan

One year on, is our right-to-disconnect law actually working?

A year ago, Australia enacted some monumental workplace legislation. But what – if any – effect has the right-to-disconnect law had?

04.09.2025 10

The Age

Tim Duggan

One year on, is our right-to-disconnect law actually working?

A year ago, Australia enacted some monumental workplace legislation. But what – if any – effect has the right-to-disconnect law had?

04.09.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Tim Duggan

‘Drowning in jargon’: The words we need to remove from our vocabulary

Why is it that some people morph into corporate robots whenever they’re in a work situation?

30.08.2025 10

WA Today

Tim Duggan

‘Drowning in jargon’: The words we need to remove from our vocabulary

Why is it that some people morph into corporate robots whenever they’re in a work situation?

30.08.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tim Duggan

‘Drowning in jargon’: The words we need to remove from our vocabulary

Why is it that some people morph into corporate robots whenever they’re in a work situation?

30.08.2025 2

The Age

Tim Duggan

‘Drowning in jargon’: The words we need to remove from our vocabulary

Why is it that some people morph into corporate robots whenever they’re in a work situation?

30.08.2025 4

Brisbane Times

Tim Duggan

What the last thing you do before bed reveals about you

It’s becoming harder to keep work and life schedules apart as technology speeds up and expectations rise.

08.08.2025 5

WA Today

Tim Duggan

What the last thing you do before bed reveals about you

It’s becoming harder to keep work and life schedules apart as technology speeds up and expectations rise.

08.08.2025 3

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tim Duggan

What the last thing you do before bed reveals about you

It’s becoming harder to keep work and life schedules apart as technology speeds up and expectations rise.

08.08.2025 2

The Age

Tim Duggan

What the last thing you do before bed reveals about you

It’s becoming harder to keep work and life schedules apart as technology speeds up and expectations rise.

08.08.2025 6

Brisbane Times

Tim Duggan

The move that has killed off Friday-night drinks

For countless generations, workers celebrated the end of the week by heading to the local watering hole.

01.08.2025 6

WA Today

Tim Duggan

The move that has killed off Friday-night drinks

For countless generations, workers celebrated the end of the week by heading to the local watering hole.

01.08.2025 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tim Duggan

The move that has killed off Friday-night drinks

For countless generations, workers celebrated the end of the week by heading to the local watering hole.

01.08.2025 5

The Age

Tim Duggan

The move that has killed off Friday-night drinks

For countless generations, workers celebrated the end of the week by heading to the local watering hole.

01.08.2025 4

Brisbane Times

Tim Duggan

Why older workers can be ‘too qualified’ to get a new job

The higher you climb up the corporate ladder, complete with larger salaries and expectations, the fewer jobs there are.

24.07.2025 10

WA Today

Tim Duggan

Why older workers can be ‘too qualified’ to get a new job

The higher you climb up the corporate ladder, complete with larger salaries and expectations, the fewer jobs there are.

24.07.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tim Duggan

Why older workers can be ‘too qualified’ to get a new job

The higher you climb up the corporate ladder, complete with larger salaries and expectations, the fewer jobs there are.

24.07.2025 10

The Age

Tim Duggan

Why older workers can be ‘too qualified’ to get a new job

The higher you climb up the corporate ladder, complete with larger salaries and expectations, the fewer jobs there are.

24.07.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Tim Duggan

Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ lifts the lid on an astronomically common issue

Romance in the office happens all the time, but it’s what you do about it that matters.

21.07.2025 3

WA Today

Tim Duggan

Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ lifts the lid on an astronomically common issue

Romance in the office happens all the time, but it’s what you do about it that matters.

21.07.2025 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tim Duggan

Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ lifts the lid on an astronomically common issue

Romance in the office happens all the time, but it’s what you do about it that matters.

21.07.2025 5

The Age

Tim Duggan

Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ lifts the lid on an astronomically common issue

Romance in the office happens all the time, but it’s what you do about it that matters.

21.07.2025 4

Brisbane Times

Tim Duggan

Why it’s time we showed our bosses some support

There’s a problem in Australian workplaces right now and all the signs are pointing in one direction: our bosses are in trouble.

17.07.2025 9

WA Today

Tim Duggan

Why it’s time we showed our bosses some support

There’s a problem in Australian workplaces right now and all the signs are pointing in one direction: our bosses are in trouble.

17.07.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tim Duggan