Eloise Keating

One in five Australian workers has taken time off work in the past 12 months because they felt mentally unwell, according to new research released by beyondblue.

Office workers in Australian cities are forking out an average of $11,000 a year while at work, according to a survey from consulting firm Urbis.

The online backlash against the controversial advertising of van hire company Wicked Campers is growing, with more than 93,000 people signing an online petition calling for the end of the company’s use of offensive slogans.

Retail and hospitality workers who are sexually harassed by customers are unlikely to ever tell their manager or boss, according to a study by a researcher from the University of Sydney.

If Daniel Pink had his way, businesses would do away with the practice of only reviewing an employee’s performance once a year.

The number of female entrepreneurs in Australia’s technology sector is increasing but women say they are being held back by unfair labels, a lack of expertise and unequal access to the benefits of networking.

Entrepreneur Jo Burston is hoping to “cut out the 900 cups of coffee” from the process female tech entrepreneurs usually have to go through to secure funding for their business.

Activewear brand Lorna Jane has attempted to enlist the support of its more than 1 million Facebook followers as it defends itself against bullying and harassment claims levelled by a former employee.

The challenges confronting business owners and leaders are often mistreated as technical problems and this can inhibit business growth, according to two leading US leadership practitioners.

Entrepreneurs Holly Ransom, Mark Woodland, Mark Bouris and Julian Plummer are among 20 Australian business leaders nominated by KPMG as leading the way when it comes to using Twitter.

Marina Paronetto’s dream is to create a platform that will help young women learn and develop business skills and in the process set themselves, and their communities, up for success.

Companies that specialise in software development and information technology make up almost half of the best 50 places to work in Australia, according to the latest list produced by research institute Great Place to Work Australia.