Close scrutiny of Labor policy suggests the small business community is being taken for a ride at a time when they most need practical assistance, says Peter Strong.
The proposed bargaining legislation prioritises the goal of lifting wages above the equally important goal of delivering the business productivity gains needed to fund such wage increases.
Adaptavist's Reinventing Work Report shows Australia had the highest percentage of hybrid workers (34%) compared with those in the US, UK and Canada (with an average of 29%).
Cutting-edge hybrid workplaces and new ways of working are being supercharged in Queensland, with the Gold Coast emerging as the nation’s epicentre for the pandemic-inspired work and lifestyle revolution.
Great Place To Work has announced its 2022 Australia's Best Workplaces list, with SafetyCulture and Atlassian each taking home the third spot in their respective categories of medium and large businesses.
Employment law expert Catherine Stephens shares her advice on what moving to flexible work means for businesses and how to navigate through the process.
LinkedIn's Workplace Confidence Index shows Australian workers are primarily interested in benefits that give them more control of their time, with younger Aussies driving the interest in these areas and in free mental health benefits.
Despite the indisputable benefits of flexible working arrangements, it’s not always smooth sailing. Remote work has introduced a new set of challenges that business leaders haven’t dealt with in the past.
Incoming secretary of the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations Natalie James says companies not offering flexible work arrangements risk losing people.
