Four ways to replace serendipitous conversations in the virtual world
While many managers are lamenting the death of serendipitous conversations due to remote working, there are virtual alternatives.
Since COVID-19 hit, most businesses have trialled working from home. What have you learnt from managing a remote workforce, and working remotely yourself? And how will you take these lessons with you?
"It means we can find the best employee for the job, not just the best person who applied in our local area," says Renae Bunster.
Isn’t it about time we give every employee the right to work from home?
In the wake of the work-from-home revolution, it’ll be much more difficult for an employer to justify refusing flexible working arrangements.
A spike in incidents: What makes Zoom meetings and virtual workplaces so ripe for harassment?
This year has seen an 87% increase in adult cyber abuse and harassment reports in Australia, compared to the 2019 monthly average.
“A hard pill to swallow”: Creativity and team spirit suffer as Victorian startups face extended lockdown
As Victoria's startups face an extended period of lockdown and remote working, COVID-fatigue is setting in. Here's how they're handing it.
Businesses should do like Atlassian and tell employees if they can ‘work from home forever’
Atlassian recently announcement that staff will be free to work from home permanently. And other businesses should follow suit.
Urban sprawl and job clusters: How working from home will reshape the nation
The working from home revolution will see more urban sprawl, job flight to the biggest cities and greater regional economic disparities.
Slow to adjust to this new normal? That’s just your brain learning new skills
As many Australians come to terms with working from home, our brains are, in effect, learning entirely new skills.
Finance professionals most concerned about commuting to work and colleagues not following safety rules: Survey
Australian professionals are increasingly concerned about commuting to work, as some workplaces contemplate making the switch back from entire teams working from home.
Shorter meetings, longer days: How COVID-19 has already changed the way we work
Research is finally being published on how the nature of work has changed for those working from home during COVID-19.
Intelligent calendars and endless pockets: Nine apps to make working from home a whole lot easier
Looking to increase connectedness with colleagues and reduce distractions in your home office? Here are nine apps that will help you out.
Don’t kill your competitive difference: Why businesses shouldn’t make remote work permanent
If you’re older and experienced, remote working is fine, because you’re comfortable with the work territory. The same can't be said for younger workers.
