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Are the Olympic Games still relevant?

As the world descends on Paris for the biggest show in sport, the question must be asked if the Olympic Games still hold the same

How schools are failing neurodivergent students

Neurodivergent children — those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia or other difference in brain functioning — face myriad issues at schools ill-equipped to help them.

What’s it like growing up and parenting in a digital world?

There’s a lot of fearmongering around children and their interactions with digital technology, but the truth is more nuanced.

Helping job-seeking refugees break through the ‘canvas ceiling’

Within Australia’s borders lies an untapped, skilled and motivated workforce: refugees, ready to contribute and thrive.

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Covert allies: How multinationals choose sides on LGBT rights in Indonesia

When policies supporting LGBT staff clash with local realities, some companies back down, while others find a way to bridge the divide.

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How tech and remote working have fuelled workplace sexual harassment

Survey exposes risks of tech-based harassment in work settings, highlighting the urgency for updated policies and awareness.

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Migrant labour marches into the line of fire

Indian migrant workers have a long history of repression and poor treatment. In 2024, nothing has changed.

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India can do more to protect workers in war zones

Ironclad regulations for migrants in conflict zones are preferable to the current piecemeal approach.

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Delhi’s dilemma: a growing economy and growing unemployment

India is on its way to becoming the third-largest economy in the world, yet unemployment among young people with graduate degrees is at an all-time high.

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A job in a warzone or unemployment at home

Indian diplomatic missions need to closely monitor the security situation and assess the threat perceptions to its communities.

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Punjab’s ‘Donkey Flights’ to the world’s conflict zones

Widespread joblessness explains why Punjab’s migrants resort to desperate means to reach their final destinations.

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Pilgrim’s progress: Keeping workers safe in the holy land

The onus is on the Indian government to follow transparent labour migration processes for West Asia.

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If AI steals our jobs, who’ll be left to buy stuff?

Economics has good news for workers fearing joblessness due to the rise of AI – only labour consumes, and the value of consuming populations is growing.

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Women make gains in changing job market

Women have mostly benefited from the polarisation of the workforce but the challenge is to keep those gains.

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Are the Olympic Games still relevant?

How schools are failing neurodivergent students

What’s it like growing up and parenting in a digital world?

Helping job-seeking refugees break through the ‘canvas ceiling’

Covert allies: How multinationals choose sides on LGBT rights in Indonesia

How tech and remote working have fuelled workplace sexual harassment

Migrant labour marches into the line of fire

India can do more to protect workers in war zones

Delhi’s dilemma: a growing economy and growing unemployment

A job in a warzone or unemployment at home

Punjab’s ‘Donkey Flights’ to the world’s conflict zones

Pilgrim’s progress: Keeping workers safe in the holy land

If AI steals our jobs, who’ll be left to buy stuff?

Women make gains in changing job market

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