Atlassian is constantly experimenting with new language, practices and technology to tweak its flexible work approach, says its work futurist Dom Price.
Openpay has completely shifted away from its pre-COVID, nine-to-five work model, using creative solutions to combat some of hybrid working's biggest challenges.
Beyond agile working, some employers are now setting themselves apart as "gymnastic", working smarter in three key ways. Meanwhile, as hiring demand escalates, salaries and rates are starting to inflate.
One year on from COVID, high productivity is masking an exhausted workforce, according to research by Microsoft. Also in this article, how the Fair Work Commission is nudging employers to better compliance, and new court and commission rulings.
It's wrong to expect workplaces will be "normal" again anytime soon, and employers should instead be preparing for a "fourth wave" of the pandemic, says Gartner vice president Aaron McEwan.
Getting consistent agreement across managers about which flexible work options they'll allow is one of HR's top challenges this year, research suggests.
Leading employers are "at the cusp" of a new approach to remuneration, where employees are paid based on their skills and contribution to projects, rather than their formal role, an HR thought leader says.
Transparency around hiring and promotion statistics is driving both diversity and engagement wins for a tech employer. Also in this article: HR best practice when facing a domestic violence disclosure; and reducing stigma around menopause.
The future of work lies in the new skillset Millennials bring to the workplace, but a specialist warns this generation won't relate to their work without a strong sense of purpose.
All employers should consider putting in place a workplace s-xual harassment prevention plan, even though such plans are only expressly prescribed in one jurisdiction, according to a risk management expert.
Recent events have shone a spotlight on whistleblowing, placing employers firmly on notice that their response to a protected disclosure could be subject to intense scrutiny. Watch this webcast to understand the role HR plays in this challenging space.
