employment

The Australian economy generated 111,000 new jobs in August, lowering the unemployment rate to 6.8% from its 22 year high of 7.5% in July. The shock result sees full-time employment lift from 36,200 to 8.58 million people, while part-time employment ... More

Around a million Australians were working a second job before the pandemic hit. While that number reportedly has fallen by almost 20% since March as jobs dried up, many workers are still relying on multiple jobs in order to make ends meet. If you have ... More

Starting a family, or planning to start a family, can be a joyous and exciting time. But make no mistake, it can also be a challenging time and an emotional rollercoaster. To help smooth the journey it is important to get on top of your day-to-day finances ... More

Whether you're issued a company car as part of your salary package or you intend to use your own car for work-related duties, doing your homework will ensure a better financial outcome. The most important task when driving a company car or your own ... More

Ahead of Father's Day tomorrow, we asked the Money team to reflect on the money lessons - big and small - that they learnt from their dads. Let us know in the comments what your dad taught you about money. 'A strong work ethic' My dad was ... More

It's natural to want to help loved ones but lending money to a family member can be tricky and spark drama at the best of times. For this reason, it's important to think it through before helping a sibling who has lost their job or had hours ... More

Ever since my son was little, we've loved playing chess together. Chess is a great game to learn how to win at life. Look at the whole board and don't let immediate threats blind you to other opportunities. Think four moves ahead, but be present ... More

Michael Tomalaris, SBS newsreader, veteran sports reporter and long-time advocate of the Tour de France is spending his first July in Sydney for many years. Normally he would be in France covering the Tour which he's done for the past 24 years ... More

Taking a voluntary redundancy during COVID-19, or at any time, needs careful consideration. There are the financial implications, future employment prospects in your industry and the emotional and lifestyle aspects to think about. Often it will mean ... More

Two of the best things you can do for yourself when you've been made redundant are to stay connected with personal networks and industry colleagues and become visible on LinkedIn. "It can be challenging to stay motivated and engaged but having a conversation ... More