Why working from home has increased the risk of burnout for employees and managers alike — and what to do about it
It may seem counterintuitive, but the risk of burnout has increased for many teams since they began working from home.
A spike in incidents: What makes Zoom meetings and virtual workplaces so ripe for harassment?
This year has seen an 87% increase in adult cyber abuse and harassment reports in Australia, compared to the 2019 monthly average.
News flash, Zoom meetings are not an excuse to wear whatever you want
Now that the impacts of COVID-19 have settled, and the novelty wearing activewear as workwear for Zoom meetings has worn its welcome.
Successful delegation has one key ingredient — and it’ll be even harder to cultivate in a post-COVID world
An employee’s trust is not only critical for delegation, but it has a larger positive impact than worker occupation and education level.
ATO extends ‘shortcut’ method for claiming work from home tax deductions
The Australian Taxation Office has extended its shortcut method for claiming working-from-home expenses to December 31, 2020.
What a successful leader looks like during a global pandemic, and beyond
This year has irreversibly accelerated the trend towards a fully remote workforce, and with it, the shift to remote leadership.
What Donald Trump can teach business owners about rigid and regulated working-from-home policies
Some employees will inevitably take advantage of remote work. Funnily enough, Donald Trump offers insight into how employers should respond.
Microsoft Teams will soon include a ‘virtual commute’ function to help you wind down after a day’s work
Microsoft Teams will add a ‘commute’ function at the start of next year, giving users the ability to book in meeting-free virtual commute times.
Australia’s COVID-19 restrictions are affecting people in different ways. So what can business owners and managers do if members of a team have varying levels of motivation?
"There's an opportunity for managers to individualise working arrangements for employees," says Collabosaurus' Jessica Ruhfus.
What Kathmandu’s GM has learnt leading a multinational retailer from his son’s bedroom
"I never envisaged I’d be leading our entire Kathmandu network ... through temporary closures and curfews, all from my son’s bedroom."
Beyond ping pong and free beer: How to instil startup culture in a distanced team
While working remotely has made team interactions less dynamic, it is possible to bridge gaps to help keep your culture alive.
Dreading going back to the workplace? You might have separation anxiety
For some, it's anxiety-inducing to consider another abrupt shift of routine, from a safe haven to a place where the rules have changed.
