Why too many tools can be a bad thing for hybrid working (and what to do instead)
The technology we use for hybrid work is important, with tools that are selected and implemented incorrectly often getting in the way of collaboration.
How do we help working mothers in lockdown?
A recent report by the Grattan Institute revealed Australian women have suffered a “triple whammy” of job insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Employers urged to consider employee wellbeing as WFH exacerbates back pain
A focus on wellbeing and overall health is an effective strategy for improved workplace education, which should also include emphasis on mental health initiatives and sleep quality.
Xero introduces “vital” flexible working policy, as it embarks on a hiring spree
Xero's new flexible work policy comes in as the tech company embarks hiring drive, and could help it attract the best tech talent.
Atlassian’s Dom Price on how to keep staff on board when talent is scarce
Employees are more focused than ever before on culture, values and work-life balance. If you don’t get it right, they’re willing to walk away.
Simon Griffiths cares deeply about his 120 staff, but doesn’t give a crap where they live
Social enterprise Who Gives A Crap fully embraces remote work, and co-founder Simon Griffiths says it's all driven by a desire to prioritise the wellbeing of his team.
Women’s health company Organon gives Sydney parents three hours a day to support kids in remote learning
Parents working at health company Organon have been given up to three hours a day to support children in their remote learning activities during Sydney's current lockdown.
Is WFH helping or hindering productivity? We need to find out
Logic would suggest we pursue every opportunity for productivity improvements in the workplace, so is working from home helping?
Hybrid model: Future of flexible work depends on equal access for men and women
How these giant shifts in work will contribute to future economic prosperity will depend on whether men and women access flexible working equally.
Five things to think about before you rush your team back to the office
If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it’s just how effective we can be when working independently, on our own terms.
Lessons on supporting and training staff when they’re miles from office headquarters
Renae Kunda's business operates in a remote part of Australia, with her staff supervising groups of 17 on motorcycles.
“Team Anywhere”: Atlassian’s new flexible work model means employees will only go into the office ‘four times a year’
“Team Anywhere” is a new policy that will see the $80 billion tech giant’s 5,700 global staff work from any location in a country where Atlassian has a corporate entity.