How to keep up with WHS for Australian businesses in a post-pandemic world
WHS guidelines are being tested as employers move more of their employees to remote working arrangements to keep them safe.
Three-day weekends for all: How COVID-19 has accelerated a fall in average hours worked
Hours worked in Australia have been trending downwards some time... and that was before COVID-19 hit. Is a three-day weekend becoming more likely?
Rise of the freelancer: How the gig economy is set to boom in a post-COVID world
As businesses ride the COVID rollercoaster, Australia is likely to see more opportunities for freelancers and older people in the gig economy. Here's why.
Teleworkability in Australia: Almost 40% of all jobs can be done from home, research shows
As Australia emerges from the COVID-19 economic crisis, new research shows that 41% of full-time and almost 35% of part-time jobs can be done remotely.
The pandemic paradox: How COVID-19 has also created opportunities to improve how we do business
As we emerge from the COVID-19 economic crisis, some positive changes will help redefine the "new normal", says Jana Matthews.
Choice Energy’s Christopher Dean shares his coronavirus diary: June 9, 2020
As businesses prepare to return to their offices, what do leaders have to do to help staff make the transition back to a more familiar working structure?
Mother, wife or boss? The impact of COVID-19 on the modern woman
COVID-19 has increased the burden on women who are trying to juggle being mothers and business owners. It's time, again, to talk about sharing the load.
Refusing to return after lockdown: What to do if staff want to continue working from home
As coronavirus restrictions are lifted, at what point in time can an employer require their employees to physically return to the workplace?
How to ace working from home and protect your startup’s sense of community
Monica Wulff's eight tips from the global startup community to help you ace working from home in such unprecedented times.
How to formalise OH&S policies and procedures when employees are working from home
Under the Work Health and Safety Act, employers have a duty of care to ensure employees operating remotely are in a safe environment.
Daily performance reviews and clearing the clutter: 15 tips for those working from home
Like many others, I now find myself back working from home, so here are some tips, gleaned over many years, to those experiencing this for the first time.
Five ways to stay productive and sane while working from home
With the increase in people working from home due to COVID-19, here are my five secrets to nailing this new way of work from day one.