Myriad issues can undermine the performance of a remote or hybrid team, but usually, "communication is the biggest piece", according to an advisor with extensive experience.
It was reasonable for an employer to refuse a fully-remote flexible work request, the Fair Work Commission has found, in ordering a compromise agreement.
After making workplace adjustments to accommodate an employee's disability, an employer had reasonable business grounds to refuse his request to work fully remotely, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
Reframing leadership as a "trust-based, outcome-oriented practice" has helped managers at a newly-hybrid company to lead more efficiently and effectively, according to researchers who studied the transformation.
An employee had "understandable" reasons for wanting a flexible work arrangement that would allow her to move interstate, but her request wasn't causally connected to her parenting status, the Fair Work Commission has found.
The best way to approach flexible work in individual organisations is through the lens of "best available" flexibility for each role, an HR advisor says.
Some organisations are still trying to enforce strict office mandates, while others are truly embracing flexibility. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast to join the ranks of HR practitioners making flexibility 'business as usual' in their organisations.
As the Fair Work Commission considers submissions on the inclusion of a working-from-home clause in modern awards, pressure is mounting for this type of flexible arrangement to be formalised at a broader level.
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.
After years of legislative and regulatory changes, employers' key compliance challenges continue to shift and evolve. Attend this webinar to catch up on recent developments and their HR implications, preparing you and your organisation for what lies ahead.
