Why too many tools can be a bad thing for hybrid working (and what to do instead)
The technology we use for hybrid work is important, with tools that are selected and implemented incorrectly often getting in the way of collaboration.
‘Zigzag working’: How lockdowns have changed the role of the working parent
COVID-19 lockdowns have forced many working parents to conduct their paid work – usually done in the workplace – at home with their kids.
Envato embraces nine-day fortnights in the lead up to Christmas
Envato is joining a growing number of Australian businesses offering staff additional leave in response to strain the pandemic continues to place on employees and employers alike.
Cube Group’s paid parental leave shows size shouldn’t matter when supporting staff
Business size should not be used as an excuse for failing to provide a great workplace culture and inclusive policies to support staff, according to Cube Group founder Ben Schramm.
Why people with power are more likely to make bad decisions
Research shows having a formal position of authority with influence over people, resources and rewards is associated with cognitive and behavioural costs.
Checklist: How to retrain and redeploy your existing staff during the COVID-19 talent drought
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced businesses to pivot, fire employees, cut hours and even close their doors completely. Now, employers are faced with a war on talent.
Wage subsidies to be available for second and third year apprentices from October
The federal government will expand its apprenticeship wages subsidies program to cover apprentices in their second and third years.
Fair Work upholds dismissal of worker who refused to get the flu shot
Employment lawyers say a decision on Monday to uphold the dismissal of an aged care worker who refused to get the flu shot last year should provide some reassurance to employers.
Byron Bay fintech attracts top talent, hiring former Aussie GoCardless head Carolyn Breeze
Byron Bay fintech Zepto — formerly known as Split Payments — has not only undergone a rebrand, it’s also been on a high-profile hiring spree.
New casual employment rules kick in next week: Here’s what you need to know
Here's what employers need to know about the changing rules for casual employees — and how to avoid a $66,000 penalty.
How ‘TikTok for resumes’ startup Zapid Hire is revolutionising recruitment for the post-pandemic era
Zapid Hire is bringing the TikTok trend into recruitment, replacing online forms and traditional resumes with fun, short-form videos.
How quotas and targets can improve gender equality in the workplace
Gender equality targets and quotas can help prevent qualified women in the workplace being overlooked in favour of their male counterparts.