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• Lighter Side: You get paid how much?! 30/01/2015

  Have you ever thought you deserve a pay rise? You will when you see the earnings offered in these unusual roles... read more

• Lighter Side: Barmy bosses who can’t get it right 30/01/2015

  Being the boss can be stressful, and no one makes the right decision every time - but these bosses' mistakes might make you feel better about forgetting the new recruit's name last week. read more

• Lighter Side: Six strange student jobs 30/01/2015

  Forget stacking shelves or waiting tables – these employers have been offering students an alternative to the ordinary part-time jobs taken to support their studies. read more

• Our Apple TV Winner 30/01/2015

  Congratulations to the winner of our HR Leadership Survey who has won an Apple TV. Well done to National People Operations Manager at Altus Traffic Australia, Grant Whyte. read more

• Is IBM set for biggest ever workforce cull? 29/01/2015

  Speculation has been circulating that IBM is due to lay off more than a quarter of its global workforce, which would be the biggest lay off in the company’s century spanning history. read more

• Encouraging the elusive work-life balance – are we all talk? 29/01/2015

  Employers only offer lip-service says industry expert – companies need to actively encourage a better work-life balance. read more

• Labour conflict: how to keep your organisation prepared 29/01/2015

  Populist movements and a call for income equality have brought labour-related protests and uprisings to countries ranging from South Africa to China. Here’s what you should know. read more

• Bootcamps and breaking down barriers: a unique journey to higher engagement rates 29/01/2015

  Fun, food, and fitness – find out how the Canadian Internet Registration Authority boosted employee engagement rates by 22% in just one year. read more

• What do Aussie workers want the most? 28/01/2015

  New research by Hudson has revealed the nine top priorities of Australian workers and job seekers, with one expert advising employers to adjust to the “shift” in work culture. read more

• Speed dating for HR: how to find the right candidate in minutes 28/01/2015

  Hiring can be a slow process – but it doesn’t have to be. Try ‘speed interviews’ says one HR manager. read more