Ethical Jobs Blog
News and views about ethical jobs, green jobs, non-profit & community jobs and ethical business jobs in Australia and around the world.
Imagine if you could get paid to work for your favourite charitable organisation for a whole year - and it didn't cost them a cent.
Think that selling cigarettes for an evil tobacco company or hawking weapons to third-world dictators are unethical jobs? Check out this job that was posted on an Australian job-seach site last week - it's a screamer!
As with the proverbial room full of monkeys and typewriters destined to reproduce the entire works of Shakespeare given enough time, the "spam, spam, jobs and spam" approach may eventually lead to employment. But will it endear you to the HR officers forced to spend hours sorting the wheat from the chaff?
We’re heading off for our Christmas break, but before we go, we thought we’d leave all you ethical jobseekers with a few tips on what you can do over the holiday break to give you the edge over all those other jobseekers who are out frolicking in the sunshine (or in bed with a hangover!).
“What is an ecopreneur?” we hear you ask. Ecopreneur is a blending of the words 'ecological' and 'entrepreneur' – an ecopreneur is an entrepreneur who prioritises the planet and people above profit.
With Christmas and New Years being the traditional season for goodwill and the making of resolutions, it's no surprise that not-for-profit organisations have reported higher levels of interest in volunteering at this time of year. So if you're looking to take another step along the pathway to a more ethical career in the New Year, check out some opportunities for (unpaid) work for a better world in the New Year!
Is there are silver lining to the GFC? If you're looking for an ethical job in WA then the answer would be yes! with the establishment of a new program Jobseekers2Communities.
Are you interested in working in the fair trade industry? Interested in meeting potential fair trade employers in the Melbourne region? Then come check out the Fair@Square Festival 2009
EthicalJobs.com.au has a look at a recently released Australian Institute report and what it tells us about the personal and social health effects of overwork.
The Australia Institute has found that on average, half of all Australian employees do more work than they’re paid for. If you or someone you know deserves to go home on time, then jump online asap at http://gohomeontimeday.org.au and get a pass then GO HOME ON TIME!
