Seamless experiences, sustainable living, flexible work life and the changing notion of home were the four key trends that emerged from a study, Where the World’s Moving Global Report, which released its findings today. Global money transfer company OFX commissioned the study which surveyed the lifestyle trends of more than 800 citizens aged 25-65 years […]
We’ve all read the stories about people running their businesses from far-flung places or from a beach, but the reality is that most small businesses in Australia today still operate from a physical location or office, for a minimum of 5 days a week. For most businesses that means staff having to show up day […]
Employers who resist the tide of change – i.e. refuse to embrace flexible working – not only miss out on the advantages of greater gender diversity, they limit the size of their talent pool, according to Natalie Goldman, the CEO of Sydney-based tech startup FlexCareers. Boasting a community of 75,000 job candidates, FlexCareers – […]
The number of dads using flexible working arrangements to care for their children has doubled since the mid 90s, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Changing gender roles have meant more dads are opting for flexible work arrangements or turning to entrepreneurship, for a greater work-life balance. When I left the safety and security […]
Australian businesses are facing an uphill battle when it comes to recruitment and retaining the best talent. A recent Robert Half report revealed a key challenge, with the majority (57%) of HR managers missing out on qualified candidates because of lengthy hiring processes. While recruiting the right talent is difficult, retaining talent is the next battle. […]
Millennials have never been more important to Australian companies than today. In fact by 2020, millennials are expected to make up half of the Australian workforce, with their numbers set to reach 75 per cent by 2025. With this in mind, what do business owners need to know about this generation? Millennials are known to […]
Employee benefits have become more important than ever in helping to increase employee satisfaction and decrease staff turnover.
The next time you see someone peering intently at the screen of their smartphone while waiting for the train, don’t necessarily assume they’re catching up on social matters or chatting with friends.
The increasing desire among many employees to achieve a balance between work, home and other interests has led to a corresponding increase in expectations for more flexible work conditions. But are the employers coming to the party?