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Australian workers hoard more than 160 million days of untaken leave. So could you be forced to take a break?

Written by Libby (Elizabeth) Sander, MBA Director & Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour, Bond Business School, Bond University

With the end of year holidays looming, it’s easy to imagine Australians are getting ready to check out of the workplace and head for the beach. But a recent survey shows Australians are not taking holidays nearly as often as they are entitled to.

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Australian workers hoard more than 160 million days of untaken leave. So could you be forced to take a break?

Future-Proofing Your Business with Flexible Content Infrastructure

Why cash has made an unexpected comeback in Australia: new study

The RBA’s policy deliberately creates unemployment. So why do we treat the jobless so badly?

Here’s how using more recycled plastic could ease the pain of oil shocks

Why Melbourne council workers are escalating from skipping bins to a full strike

As entry-level jobs dry up in NZ, how can we help young people find their way into work?

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Perth's Southern Suburbs Are Running Their Own Race

The TV networks holding back the future

Revenue-contingent wage loans, a proposal for supporting jobs in times of crisis

A Clean Sweep: The Versatility of Ride-On Sweepers in Different Settings

BizCover Brings Australia’s First AI-Based Insurance Quotes to ChatGPT

VistaPrint Research Reveals Australian Small Businesses Face a Succession Cliff

Corporate volunteering grows up: how companies are shifting to meaningful, community-led impact

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