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Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Redundancy warning as 'massive risk' behind controversial pay request exposed
Australian workers are being urged to tread carefully if they're asking to be paid more because they've had to take on extra responsibilities. Redundancies are happening left, right, and centre across the country as many companies try to weather tough economic conditions. In the 12 months to February, 233,800 workers were retrenched, and those employment gaps can cause remaining staff to be saddled with more work. But recruitment expert Tammie Christofis Ballis told Yahoo Finance you should weigh up your options if you want to be compensated for this additional workload. "In today's world, where you're treated more as a number than a person in corporate Australia, it's a massive risk," she said. "Your manager could think you're going to become a problem because you're not going to do your work, then maybe they might make your role redundant too." RELATED Bleak pay reality exposed for 'desperate' Aussie jobseekers Superannuation 'red alert' for millions as $1 billion in retirement savings feared lost Woolworths payment change hits dozens of supermarkets Popular Canadian TikToker Laura Whaley posted a video roleplaying the scenario described above. She acted as both worker and manager in the viral clip. The employee expressed that her job title and compensation should be amended if she's required to do more work in the wake of several redundancies. "I'm not interested in being a long-term solution for the company being understaffed," she said, noting that a title change can help improve her CV and confirm to other employers her additional responsibilities. It sparked a big debate in the comments section, with some siding with the worker, and others saying you could be pushing your luck."I wish I had the knowledge/confidence to have done this in previous jobs. I took on the extra responsibilities thinking it would help me with promotions in the long run… It did not," said one worker. "Tried this conversation with my bosses, and their response was to make a daily check-in meeting to micromanage me," added another. A third wrote that this would be a "great way to get added to the next round of layoffs". Another cautioned young people from following this route. Ballis told Yahoo Finance it will be different for every worker and every business, so it's hard to give a clear path forward. However, she highlighted that some work contracts might have a clause that states you might have to take on extra work when required. Unfortunately, your hands might be tied if that's the case. "A lot of job descriptions are very vague and they do that on purpose," she said. "They do that to cover themselves when situations like this happen." Ballis echoed what others said about risking your own employment if you asked for more pay, but she didn't completely discount it and said it was perfectly reasonable in the right circumstances. She told Yahoo Finance you shouldn't demand a title change or additional compensation in the same meeting where you're told you'll be taking on more work. "Organise a proper meeting with your boss to discuss it," she said. "But be prepared. This is where people get it wrong. They just ask for a pay rise with no backup. You need to outline the responsibilities you're taking on and explain why you're asking for this compensation." She said you could even have a chat with your manager and the wider team to address what you can and can't do and whether others could pick up the slack. Some co-workers might have more free time to tackle certain tasks and it could lighten the load if it's communicated properly. A redundancy is different to getting fired. If you're let go, it could be because of your performance, behaviour, conduct or another factor. However, if you're made redundant, it means the business does not require that position to be worked by anyone. People2people recruitment revealed in February the retrenchment rate was at 1.7 per cent in the previous 12 months. The second half of 2022 saw that rate hover around 1 per cent, and while it might have increased since then, it's still below the 2 per cent average recorded between 2010 to 2019. However, anxiety over being made redundant is on the rise. More than two-thirds (68 per cent) of workers are concerned that redundancies will occur at their company in 2025, according to Robert Half. A whopping 92 per cent are already taking steps to increase their employability if they do need to find a new role. Interestingly, more than a third (39 per cent) are prioritising firming up their job security rather than their pay in 2025, compared to 21 per cent who believe pay is more in to access your portfolio
The Independent
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Independent
The tension has been escalating – PFA chief feels strike threat not gone away
Players' union chief executive Maheta Molango believes the threat of players striking over workload has not gone away and says tensions between his members and competition organisers have 'escalated' over the last four years. Some of the world's top stars are currently involved in the Club World Cup in the United States, often training and playing in high temperatures on the back of long domestic seasons and with new campaigns just around the corner. Manchester City midfielder Rodri said last year players were 'close' to striking over the demands being placed on them and Molango believes there remains concern among players that their voices are not being heard. Asked if a strike was still on the table, Molango said: 'It comes to a stage when you expect the authorities to look after you and they don't look after you. 'When you go to those pre-season meetings with other stakeholders, you can see the tension. I've been doing that now for four years and the tension has been escalating. ' People are saying, 'This is my career. And in the end, you (competition organisers) make decisions, but in the end, I have an average eight years to have a career'.' Molango says expanded international competitions may have the most direct, physical effect on the very top players, but that those underneath will suffer too and expects pressure to be brought to bear internationally on the Premier League to cut to 18 teams to accommodate overseas competitions. He cited the disappearance of FA Cup replays as an immediate example of a domestic repercussion and added: 'The next step is pressure on domestic leagues, pressure on, 'Why are we the only country with so many cups? Why don't we get rid of the League Cup?' 'Those are things that we can see would be in the pipeline. What about if they say, 'Let's reduce number of teams in the Premier League'. 'It isn't going to be a problem for the top clubs, it'll be a problem for the nine, eight clubs that fight for relegation. 'And I would say to them – don't be fooled. The TV money pot is what it is, it's not getting any bigger. And therefore a new competition means a new guest trying to eat into that pie.' Molango hopes the Club World Cup experience will make FIFA listen to calls to avoid afternoon kick-offs in certain venues especially prone to high temperatures for next year's World Cup finals in the US, Canada and Mexico, if for no other reason than tired players effectively playing walking football is bad for business. 'We've reached a stage where the quality is dropping, because there's no way you can have a good game if you play at 4pm in Mexico. It's impossible. 'My hope is that people now, even from a pure business perspective, will see that does not make sense. 'We're devaluing the product and it's a shame, you know, because if I'm a US fan, and that's my first exposure to soccer, that's not good. 'That's not good because we need to be mindful that we're competing with other sports and they're very good at entertainment. Then (football) becomes a very poor comparison.'
Globe and Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Your daily horoscope: July 1, 2025
The more friends and relatives and colleagues try to persuade you that this way or that way of doing things is best the more you will need to shut them out of your mind and make your own decisions. The only voice that matters is your inner voice. There is a lot of dead wood in your life at the moment and a big clean-out is needed. Start by getting rid of a few so-called friendships that are pretty much one-way traffic when it comes to who profits from them. They profit and you pay. If your workload is getting on top of you then it is time to make changes. Refuse to take on any more chores and responsibilities and start offloading some of those you already have on friends and colleagues who are clearly not pulling their weight. You need to get serious about something of a creative or artistic nature, especially if you are the sort of Gemini who has half a dozen activities on the go at the same time. Focus on one, maybe two, goals and forget about the rest for a while. You have been finding it much easier to express yourself of late and that's a good thing, but you also need to know when to hold back so as not to give away information that could be of use to rivals and competitors. Knowledge is power! It may come as a shock to discover that someone you had total trust in has not been totally honest with you, but don't overreact. Most likely they have a very good reason for keeping secrets from you – so you can still be friends. Changes you made earlier in the year are beginning to bear fruit but if you are smart you won't harvest all the goodies just yet. If you can hold back from cashing in then your profits will double and maybe even treble over the next few months. You may not have accomplished as much over the first half of the year as you had expected to but you have still done a lot and can be proud of your efforts. A slight adjustment in your plans can make the second half of 2025 truly memorable. You are not the sort to give up on something just because the going is tough. On the contrary, the fact that you have been falling behind in recent weeks will make you even more determined to catch up with and then pass your rivals. So many changes are taking place in the world around you that you may be getting worried as to where they might lead. The good news is that whatever happens in the weeks and months ahead your indomitable spirit will help you make the best of it. You must stick up for yourself over the next 24 hours, because if you don't protect your interests you can be certain that no one else will. Don't worry if you make an enemy or two along the way – let others know you won't be bullied. Someone you meet while on the move will intrigue you with their wit and wisdom but you must not believe every word they say. Just because they are good at communicating ideas does not mean those ideas can be allowed to supplant your own. If you want to make the most of your creative talents you will first have to let go of something that takes up too big a chunk of your time and energy. Be ruthless today and get rid of anything and everything that does not pay its way. Discover more about yourself at
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
🗓 Social media reacts to alleged dig at players over fixture schedule
In the midst of the debate about the increasingly extensive calendar in European football, especially after the criticisms of Raphinha and Jürgen Klopp, social media resonated with a statement attributed to the former CEO of Bayern Munich, Karl–Heinz Rummenigge. In February of 2025, the former player – now a member of the board of the German giant – said he did not understand the complaints of players and coaches about excessive workload, due to the extensive calendar. Advertisement "Our players should stop complaining! All contract negotiations I witness with us only go in one direction: higher and higher, further and further, faster and faster. But all this money has to come from somewhere," Rummenigge said in an interview with SPORT BILD. "It's as if it's another wonder of the world that the DFL has managed to maintain its TV revenue status and even improve it by 2%. But the players and their agents are demanding more, so it's not just about 2%. The money will have to come from other competitions, like the new Club World Cup in the [European] summer. This is the trap that the players have set for themselves," Rummenigge stated. The statement that widely circulated on social media, however, is slightly different, and was not found in any official media outlet – at least, not yet. "I understand their frustration, but the players and their agents played a role in this. By constantly demanding higher salaries, they pressured the clubs to seek greater revenues. And where does this money come from? From more games." The truth is that X saw people agreeing, with some users also defending the players. Advertisement And you, which side do you stand on in this story? How many games would be 'ideal'? The debate about the calendar leads to a question: what does science say about a "limit" of games? In the sense, of course, of maintaining the health (physical and mental of athletes), so they can deliver a spectacle. A 2023 report from FIFPro, the International Federation of Professional Football Players – an organization that represents more than 60,000 professional football players worldwide –, about 55% of elite players played more than 60 official matches per season (clubs, plus selections). Advertisement And this number can indeed be considered high. According to FIFPro, in a study in conjunction with sports science experts, something around 45 to 50 games per year would be the healthy limit for performance and recovery. In the interview given to SPORT BILD, Rummenigge suggested some ways to stop the escalation of costs in European football, which would be linked to the increase in the calendar. "In Europe, we need an absolute cap on squad costs, like in the US professional leagues [for salaries, transfers, agent fees (editor's note)]. Or a cap on players' salaries," said the manager. "In the end, a salary cap would probably be better for the internal work environment, even if only to contain the envy factor in the locker room. Because if one player receives an insane salary, you can only pay much less to all the others. Also, if a FC Bayern player earned 'only' 15 million euros per year instead of 20 million, I still think it's an insane amount of money," he concluded. Advertisement This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here. 📸 FREDERIC J. BROWN - AFP or licensors
Independent Singapore
25-06-2025
- Business
- Independent Singapore
Man questions if he's being exploited after becoming a 'one-man marketing team' for five brands
SINGAPORE: A 25-year-old man took to Reddit to share that his marketing job has turned into a one-man operation for five different brands. In a post on the r/askSingapore subreddit, the man shared that during the interview process, his employers had clearly stated that his role would mainly involve handling marketing for the company's primary brand. They also mentioned that he might occasionally provide light support for a few sister companies, but made it seem like those tasks would be minimal and easy to manage. At the time, the job seemed reasonable and aligned with what he was looking for, so he went ahead and accepted the offer. However, things started to shift shortly after he signed the contract. He was informed that he would also be taking on responsibility for another brand. Although that came as a surprise, he assumed it would still be manageable. It was only when he officially started work that the full picture became clear. Instead of just focusing on one brand and offering occasional help with a few others, he found himself in charge of full-scale marketing for five different brands. This includes everything from planning and shooting content to editing, writing, and posting, all on his own. While there is another person on the 'marketing team,' that colleague mainly handles admin and minor marketing tasks. 'Sometimes I'm out on shoots the whole day, only to rush back to edit and schedule content for other brands before the day ends,' he said. 'So basically, I'm a 1-man marketing department for multiple companies.' He added that while he has worked both in agencies and in-house roles before, this current job feels completely different because there's no team to share the load. 'Even when juggling multiple clients or brands (before), I had a team. We shared the load. This? This feels like burnout in disguise,' he wrote. What has made things worse, he said, is that he recently discovered the company has been posting job ads to find someone to replace him without telling him. There was no conversation, no feedback, and no warning. '[They're] quietly putting out feelers for my replacement while I'm still working overtime,' he continued. 'I even reached out to TAFEP, and all they said was to talk to my HR or RO… but honestly, that just feels like talking to a wall.' See also Weekends too short? How Singaporeans feel about a 4-day work week 'So now I'm left wondering: Am I being exploited? Or am I just too soft for this industry? Would love to hear from anyone who's been through something similar. I feel like I'm going insane trying to justify whether this is just 'how things are' or if I'm genuinely being treated unfairly.' 'You definitely need to leave!' His post quickly caught the attention of many Singaporean Reddit users, who voiced concern and sympathy for what he was going through. A number of them pointed out that being overworked and not even told about their plans to replace him wasn't just unprofessional, but downright shady. Many encouraged him to start making plans to leave the company as soon as possible. One user commented, 'So you signed up for a job scope that is essentially 5 headcounts for the price of 1, and you're wondering if you're being exploited. Yes, you are. The bigger question is why are you even still there instead of resigning?' Another chimed in with, 'This is abuse. Telling you this as someone with both agency and client side experience for years. You definitely need to leave!' A third said, 'If you think you're being exploited, you're definitely being exploited.' On the other hand, a few users suggested that he try raising his concerns with his bosses first. One user wrote, 'I think sharing your concerns with HR and supervisor is the main thing to do. If nobody says anything, they will continue to do the same to every next person after you. Once they get some pushback, they might change their approach, at least slightly.' Steps to take if you're facing issues at work If you're facing issues at work, the Ministry of Manpower (MoM) recommends raising your concerns through your company's grievance-handling channels or reporting your supervisor's behaviour to top management. You can also 'approach your union for assistance or seek counselling support'. Read also: 'My wife cheated with a guy from a mobile game': SG man says divorce still haunts him 5 years later Featured image by Depositphotos (for illustration purposes only)
