How to ‘professionally distance’ without losing touch
Social distancing has made ‘professional distancing’ a reality, and business communication needs to adapt accordingly.
From a Gumtree ad to a 400% uptick in sales: How these four childhood friends are helping Australians add standing desks to their home offices
UpDown Desks Australia, an online-only manufacturer and retailer of standing desks, has seen its sales grow by 400% since the coronavirus pandemic began.
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.
Choice Energy’s Christopher Dean shares his coronavirus diary: July 2020
We're back in lockdown, but this time, with seas we know a little better, and a touch more experience, writes Choice Energy chief Christopher Dean.
Three-day weekends for all: How COVID-19 has accelerated a fall in average hours worked
Hours worked in Australia have been trending downwards some time... and that was before COVID-19 hit. Is a three-day weekend becoming more likely?
Working from home? 11 tips for delivering great presentations remotely
Working from home? Here are 11 tips to help you deliver great presentations remotely including how to set the scene and keep you audience engaged.
“It’s time to hit the reset button”: The six shifts businesses should make to succeed after COVID-19
The pandemic has created an opportunity for businesses to evaluate their operations and make changes for future success. Here are six shifts to consider.
Teleworkability in Australia: Almost 40% of all jobs can be done from home, research shows
As Australia emerges from the COVID-19 economic crisis, new research shows that 41% of full-time and almost 35% of part-time jobs can be done remotely.
“Two years of digital transformation in two months”: How an operations overhaul could help businesses rebound
The coronavirus lockdown has given businesses a unique opportunity to take stock and plan for the coming months. Here are some areas to consider.
“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.
“Space is the final frontier”: How open-plan offices will evolve in a post-COVID world
The traditional open-plan office is likely to undergo a renovation and become a collaborative work space enhanced by remote work. Here's why.