Atlassian is constantly experimenting with new language, practices and technology to tweak its flexible work approach, says its work futurist Dom Price.
An employer that handed off administrative HR tasks to 'digital workers' now has a more engaged and strategic HR team, with thousands of hours freed up to work on projects they never had time for previously.
Employers now obtaining greater insight into the skills in their organisation are uncovering some huge surprises, not least among which are the ways employees would like to use and be recognised for their abilities.
In a case where "significant" matters supported reinstating an employee who was unfairly dismissed, a Fair Work Commission full bench has found his lack of respect and "obvious" continued grievance made such an order inappropriate.
Platforms that allow organisations to build a "corporate memory" of their former employees are the next big area to watch in HR technology, an expert says.
COVID-19 and its associated challenges have sped up employers' adoption of HR technology, but has it all been valuable? Watch this Q&A-style webcast to learn the difference between basic and cutting-edge HR tech, where to get the best ROI, and emerging areas to watch.
As coronavirus restrictions ease and employers reconsider issues around workplace design and layout, scientists have been trialling a system that uses sensors and artificial intelligence to measure employees' concentration and comfort.
New workplace legislation is now in place affecting whistleblowing, payroll, paid parental leave, and more. And, the first modern awards varied under the four-yearly review are about to commence.
