Managers are lagging other employees in the rush back to the office, new WFH data shows
As Australian company leaders usher employees back into the office, new research suggests managers are still spending more time working from home than their colleagues.
Thursday’s public holiday caused a spike in unscheduled leave and worker no-shows, says Deputy data
Nearly one in four rostered retail shifts went unworked on last week's Day of Mourning public holiday, scheduling platform Deputy says.
Metricon to cut workforce by 9% as inflationary pressures and a building backlog weigh on the sector
Hardship continues for Australia's largest home-builder Metricon, which is set to reduce its 2500-strong headcount as the sector is buffeted by economic headwinds.
Independent MPs, industry groups want tweaks to the pension income test to encourage older Australians into the workforce
MP Rebekha Sharkie says expanding the aged pension income test would remove barriers keeping experienced staff from the workplace.
“The pandemic isn’t over yet”: Hybrid work expert calls on businesses to remain flexible as COVID-19 batters “back to office” plans
As Australian businesses reconsider their "back to office" strategies through yet another wave of COVID-19 cases, a hybrid working expert says company leaders should keep work from home plans in their back pocket, pandemic or not.
Albanese’s casual work claim turns insecure employment into a major election issue
Employee casualisation has become a hot-button topic in the 2022 election campaign, following claims by Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese of an increasingly casual workforce.
Three ways to help your staff overcome a fear of returning to the office
Fear distracts us from our work. Ultimately our ability to control fear will determine our performance individually and collectively.
Office politics, burnout and professional development: Five workplace predictions for 2021
Based on a data set of more than 140 million employee survey responses, here's how employees worldwide are feeling right now.
To what extent will workers return to offices? And what could this mean for Melbourne’s CBD?
As we work to get the economy and employment back on track, to what extent will workers return to offices and what does this mean for CBDs?
“Surveillance occurring”: Victoria investigating 30 businesses over COVIDSafe breaches
The Victorian government is investigating workplaces that are allegedly failing to abide by COVIDSafe restrictions.
Startup Spacenow has seen a 550% surge in enquiries for its flexible post-pandemic office spaces
As COVID-19 reshapes the very definition of an office, there’s been a surge in demand for short-term, flexible lease options.
Fired for Facebook: Worker wins appeal after being sacked for negative post
A worker sacked for a Facebook post has won an unfair dismissal bid, as social media at work continues to make headlines.