Four-day weeks have "gathered a lot of steam" during the pandemic, but not all organisations are setting themselves up for long-term success. In this Q&A, an expert discusses various approaches and the factors that hinder or enable them.
One strong focus area can be much more effective than a raft of well-intentioned programs when it comes to wellbeing, people leaders at an award-winning law firm say.
Given that remote work is not viable for many frontline roles, flexibility has to take on a different shape for these employees, a new report highlights.
Australia's work-from-home experience is "still very much in progress", but employers and employees alike would benefit from a voluntary code of practice setting out standard conditions and expectations, new research suggests.
Until now 'flexible' work has largely been limited by boundaries and parameters, but leading employers are replacing their policies with frameworks as they shift family-friendly practices up a gear.
The new "hyper-flexible working model" has created an urgent need for organisations to redesign their workplaces to become more adaptive, according to an employer now embarking on a major pilot project.
Employees are shying away from returning to the office to save on commuting costs, new research shows. Meanwhile a growing number of employers are promoting work from home policies to lure talent.
When an employer receives a complaint or becomes aware of a conduct issue, it's not always appropriate to go down a traditional disciplinary path. This HR Daily Premium Q&A will discuss alternative options and how to determine which is best in various circumstances.
Recent constructive dismissal claims highlight the risks involved in accepting a resignation from an employee who is experiencing mental health issues. Watch this Q&A to understand the rulings' implications for all employers.
