#SDG8

Laptop on camera.jpg

Companies may be monitoring their employees working remotely, raising questions about the ethics and legality of surveillance. 

A kitchen worker cleans cooking utensils

The federal government has heeded the recommendations by a coalition of 40 organisations including UNSW academics to introduce visa protections for migrant workers.

cinematic shot of young teacher leaning against blackboard

Research suggests housing affordability is a major issue for teachers and may exacerbate the shortage crisis further.

ATM at night

Is the banking system in crisis? Not really, say two UNSW Business School experts – but there is cause for concern. 

Bank of Philadelphia

​The World Economic Forum named widespread country debt default as one of the global risks for 2023. Are these fears overblown? 

San Francisco Bridge

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has collapsed. How did this happen - and what can we expect next?

A woman with sunglasses on smiles as she leaves for the day

Working and producing less to reduce humanity’s carbon footprint is part of a growing movement towards a ‘degrowth’ economy.

A migrant worker picks grapes on a vineyard

Organisations and unions across Australia are calling for whistleblower protections for migrant workers who report exploitation.

A Close Up Of The Word Cancelled Repeated Multiple Times On A Sign At A Station Or Airport

Worker strikes are causing chaos this month in the United Kingdom. With cost of living rising in Australia, will we see the same?

Cartoon people leaving the office

Over 85,000 workers in tech have been laid off so far in 2023. So, what does this mean for the industry – and the wider economy?

Pages