This Month
How unis build job-ready graduates from day one
Universities are connecting students with the world of work, with regional unis leading the push to turn a degree into a career.
Who will be the boss if graduate entry is cut?
Some companies are slashing their graduate programs, but there are warnings about the impact on the future leadership pipeline.
AI resume mistake employers can spot ‘a mile away’
As AI-polished resumes become the new baseline, candidates face a different challenge.
The Top 100 Graduate Employers 2026 - How the guide was created
The list includes the most popular organisations for graduates based on applications.
How AI-fluency is putting grads on the fast track
As the first AI-native cohort enters the workforce, employers are looking at new ways to harness the skills of the graduate recruits.
January
Some AI courses charge $9k for ‘secrets to AI success’. Is it real?
Social media is a-slosh with experts spruiking “Five genius ways to make money from home” or “automate your day job so you can focus on your side hustle”.
Clontarf appoints Mick Gooda for majority Indigenous board
The under-the-radar charity has plenty of heavyweight backers and works to help Indigenous students remain in school until they finish year 12.
5 tips to make your AI prompts smarter
From a simple phrase that stops AI from politely agreeing with your bad ideas, to pressure-testing a strategy through ‘time travel’, try this five-step guide.
Australian CEOs plot deeper job cuts than global peers
While local bosses fear falling behind in the AI arms race, only 14 per cent have actually seen a return on their investment.
Why shorter, frequent holidays boost performance
If you’re already starting the year on empty, these bosses reckon it might be time to plan another holiday.
What tech CEOs are teaching their kids about AI-proof careers
Artificial intelligence is a persistent source of uncertainty for workers in 2026. Here is the advice experts give their own children.
Want a promotion? Science says to ask your boss for a favour
Psychology has a lot to teach about how to ingratiate yourself without tipping into slimy territory. These evidence-backed ways will improve how your boss sees you.
Why women on LinkedIn are masquerading as men
One woman’s gender-swap experiment quadrupled her reach on the career platform, underscoring concerns about gender stereotypes and algorithmic bias.
‘Broccoli time’ and 16 other small shifts to get ahead at work
Leadership experts explain how small, strategic actions can produce big wins.
December 2025
The 10 most memorable Lunches with the AFR of 2025
From a former chair of the Federal Reserve to a star cook, a television icon and an eminently quotable judge, these were the year’s top 10 Lunches with the AFR.
AI talent war spreads to banking with $250k+ roles
In a year when AI has dominated workplace conversations, it’s unsurprising that related tech roles have drawn some of the highest salary peaks.
After a 72-hour interview, Stuart got the job
Trial interviews are coming in 2026. With some companies expecting three to five trial days in the office, recruiters say you better save your sickies.
The speaking tips these execs use to own the room, and get ahead
Female executives suffer from a “gravitas gap” but some are learning to project greater confidence and authority, helping them to move up the corporate ladder.
Tech jobs may be booming, but AI raises doubts about IT degrees
Tech jobs are well-paid and the industry wants more workers, but with fears around AI vulnerability, is a computer science degree a good choice?
November 2025
Ageless workers like Ken and Adelle epitomise the future of retirement
An increase in white-collar workers and more working from home are some of the reasons Australians are retiring later than ever.
Consultants slash grad hiring by nearly half. But don’t blame AI
The number of graduates hired by the big four – Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PwC – has hit a five-year low. But it’s not due to the rapid advance in AI, at least not yet.
The 90-minute lesson Michael Bloomberg can’t live without
Several studies have shown learning a new language over the age of 60 is entirely feasible, even as cognitive ability drops off.
Why job hopping might now be the fastest route to a six-figure salary
Employers once viewed job hopping as a sure sign of lack of commitment. But is it now the best way to secure a promotion or pay rise?
The man making $200,000 a year auctioning trading cards on livestream
The quiet but lucrative market for trading cards and other collectors items is going live to meet growing demand for the “eventification” of everything.
