Flexible & remote work

Remote work gives people the flexibility to work outside the traditional office, and has become a permanent fixture in many industries. For organisations and workers, it offers plenty of upsides, but remote work also comes with a quieter downside - loneliness.

A recent Fair Work Commission decision highlights several critical compliance points for employers when responding to flexible work requests. Learn more about the case in question and find out how to ensure compliance here.

As organisations navigate the evolving landscape of remote and distributed work, factoring psychosocial risks into decision-making is essential. See our top tips for leaders.

In a post COVID-19 environment where the issue of what is a reasonable level of flexibility is in flux, this case illustrates the need for employers to proactively manage the challenges and demands of modern working flexibilities, and provides useful lessons in understanding how much they need to “flex” when it comes to requests for flexible work arrangements.

Work has changed. The way that we work with each other, collaborate, and achieve the level of productivity that we are comfortable with has changed. The world has been forced to adapt and embrace technology and a flexible way of working, and it is unlikely that it will changing back.

There is no denying it – how we work has changed and remote work is now critical for organisational sustainability into 2021. It is not enough just to have the option to work remotely - if you want your team and your organisation to be part of the winners circle in 2021, there are critical capabilities you will need to develop in employees and leaders.

The strongest of bonds can be forged under the most difficult of times. Businesses are being pressed to adapt to the ramifications of Coronavirus spreading throughout our communities. As more and more employees move to working from home, here are some practical tips to stay connected and in regular contact with your team.

As Coronavirus spreads through our communities, organisations are rightly encouraging their people to work from home wherever possible. Although it is easier to work remotely today than ever before, a rapid transition will likely to come with teething issues. Here are 6 things you can do to maintain performance in a remote workforce.