JobKeeper 2.0: New turnover test for legacy businesses reducing hours
A new JobKeeper turnover test will be introduced for businesses kicked off the wage subsidy programthat still wish to reduce worker hours.
How Mark LeBusque encouraged his employees to bring their ‘whole selves’ to work… and smash sales targets by 238%
What does it mean for an employee to 'bring their whole self to work'? And what if we incentivised them to do this?
Inquiry calls for clarity on gig economy employment status, as COVID-19 exacerbates an “existing irritant” in the system
Gig economy workers will play an even bigger role in the Australian economy post-COVID-19. So work status regulations must adapt to cater to them.
Flexible work, parental support and childcare options: Nine ways to be a family-friendly employer
Employers who improve their family-friendly policies will see their business's welfare benefit, according to key agencies. Here are their recommendations.
Changing attitudes along with nappies: How one firm saw a 330% rise in dads taking paid-parental leave
As more men see male colleagues taking parental leave, it's ending the stigma over dads taking time out to care for babies, as this firm's experience shows.
“Do whatever it is you want to do”: How businesses are embracing hybrid work models as the office changes forever
'Hybrid' work models are blooming in the wake of COVID-19, with staff at some companies rotating in and out of physical office spaces.
Mind the gap: Why more work flexibility for men could create pay parity for women
Women will continue to be underpaid and stymied in their careers until society and business leaders rethink work flexibility for men, says Fay Calderone.
Here to stay: Remote work, virtual events and online training are likely to be the norm in the post-COVID world
Businesses are preparing for a 'new normal' after the COVID-19 pandemic ends. But what will that workforce actually look like?
What is “casual” work? Federal Court ruling highlights fundamental flaw in Australian labour law
A ruling from the Federal Court has confirmed long-term casual workers can dispute their status and seek payments for entitlements such as annual leave.
Is the future of work here? Aussie founders weigh in as Big Tech embraces remote work
Will Australian business owners be downsizing or cancelling their leases in the wake of COVID-19? How have their thoughts on remote work changed since the pandemic?
Founders, fear and hibernation: Seven reasons startups should not make employees redundant
There are numerous reasons why hibernation is a vastly superior crisis response compared to redundancies. Here are seven.
We’re witnessing a working-from-home revolution, but is Australia ready?
Thousands of Australians will now be working from home as the coronavirus continues to spread. But is the country ready for so many people to be working from home?