Australia Day: SMEs offer flexibility to employees looking to work on January 26
With some of Australia’s biggest corporations set to give employees the option to work on January 26, many smaller businesses are either already doing the same or following suit.
How startups can maintain their growth, even in turbulent times
Oceania’s startup scene is growing fast, and the region is quickly becoming a hub for innovation. But in recent months, some Oceanian startups have seen new challenges. Market fluctuations are challenging for founders and investors, but they can also represent an opportunity. Here’s what startup founders should do differently to keep their footing in the market and maintain business growth:
Australian knowledge workers want more flexible hours than any other nation, new Slack data shows
Just 3.5% of Australian workers said they want a pre-set and fixed schedule, compared to a global average of 5.9%.
Work well, wherever you are: Lessons from Australia’s remote workforce
DocuSign surveyed 2,008 members of the remote workforce around Australia to understand how COVID-19 has changed attitudes towards the future of work.
Wellbeing and flexibility: Five ways we’re redefining ‘success’ in 2021
As restrictions start to ease and we move into the ‘new normal’, the ways in which we define success are seeing a significant realignment.
“Woefully inadequate”: Budget 2020 has failed women entrepreneurs
In a budget that left Treasury with a $1 trillion deficit, the $240.4 million pledged to supporting women has been judged as dismal.
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.
Half of Aussie SMEs afraid business won’t return to normal fast enough: How you can build resilience in your business strategy and staff
In a world that changed overnight by COVID-19, around half (52 per cent) of small business owners are fearful for their long-term survival if trade doesn’t pick up quickly enough, according to American Express’ Small Business Recovery research.
How to support the mental health of your people through COVID-19
In order for businesses to survive, let alone thrive, during the coronavirus pandemic, leaders must prioritise mental health, writes Karen Gately.
Australia needs to follow the UK and introduce a flexible work bill
“Too many women are reluctantly dropping out of work or going part-time after having children because their employers won’t allow them flexibility.”
‘It’s a grand idea, until you try it’: The surprising downsides of working from home
Working from home sounds like an awesome idea, until you actually try it. The reality is there are downsides that will surprise you.
Are you flexible enough for flexible work?
Here are three key things you can do right now to address flexible work and prepare yourself for the workplace of the future.
