“It’s just a joke.” “Don’t you get the Australian sense of humour?” For many Australian workers, these are not harmless remarks—they’re tactics. Dismissive humour has become a cultural shield for abuse, a socially accepted way to excuse workplace sexual harassment and silence those most at risk. Now, a landmark national […]
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The Psychology Behind Burnout: How to Spot It — and Stop It If you’re ending your workday completely drained, you’re not alone. In a national survey of 1,400 Australian workers aged 25–55, half reported persistent exhaustion, and 40% said their motivation had dropped since the pandemic (Ruppanner, Churchill & Bissell, […]
