Posts tagged "working from home"

What does it mean to have a right to work from home, and why should there be one? And what conditions are needed to make such a right effective?

Here we explore some different types of remote work, their perks and drawbacks, and simple steps to take your business closer toward the best ‘remote’ for you.

The new legislation will mean employers have to consider work from home requests from employees and give a valid reason if denying the request.

Now more than ever, employees are looking for a place that will help them gain personal meaning, without someone breathing down their neck or looking over their shoulder at every turn.

The pandemic compelled leaders to have conversations about culture and redefine how things get done, and the results were positive. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that some people don’t want to go back to the way things were.

The shift to working from home means there are several challenges that an employer now has to overcome, both managerial-wise and with professional tax obligations. 

We’ve reached a point where the ability for an organisation to thrive remotely is too important to leave to chance. Every remote organisation must appoint one person whose role is to chart a path forward. 

When it comes to setting up your business and team for regular working from home, there are a number of foundational legal requirements that need to be addressed.

In just two years, offering flexible working options has become a basic expectation for many employees. This is a huge step forward in the ongoing juggle between our work and home lives.

Many employees, and employers, don't intend to return to the traditional nine-to-five office job, but how do these views fit with our employment laws?

Adelaide Business Hub chief executive Lyn Hay shares her advice on how to create an office that workers want to return to.