#Remote Working
Contractors vs. employees: A guide to building a compliant remote workforce
This guide will equip you with the knowledge to navigate the often-murky waters of remote worker classification
Digital Platforms and AI: Underpinning the new work models. What to Expect?
As the world gradually edges towards normalcy, many organisations are questioning long-held assumptions about work models. Do employees really need to be at the office to be productive? Can remote working be a permanent option?
How to successfully reopen and future-proof your SME following COVID-19
By taking business continuity planning steps when reopening your office, you can future-proof your organisation and help keep it afloat through these uncertain times.
How hiring remote developers is changing the digital industry
There’s been perhaps no better time to take advantage of what the rise in remote work can offer your business…
Three ways to ensure your employees work safely from home
When a pandemic effects a revolution, by making remote work common, employers must re-think their approach. They have to answer this question: How do you ensure a safe place of work when that place is an employee’s home? Here are three practical suggestions.
Let’s Talk: The office vs. working from home?
Working from home is now a viable option for many businesses. So, this far into the pandemic, what do we think? Work office vs. Home? Let’s talk…
Three ways small businesses can combat remote work obstacles
Since COVID-19, companies such as Twitter, Atlassian, Slack and Facebook have made headlines for letting their staff work remotely “forever.” So far, this policy has seemingly been exclusive to large companies with healthy HR budgets and a penchant for disruption. But what if remote-first work was more accessible? What if small business owners were empowered […]
Can WFH employees refuse to go back to the office?
What are the rights of the employee and the employer regarding the return to the office? Can working from home employees refuse to go back to the workplace due to COVID-19, even if it has a ‘COVIDSafe’ plan? As Australia commences it’s return to normality in the wake of COVID-19, the internet is already abuzz […]
Employees need to be able to work remotely
Australians are working outside the office more than ever; a recent survey revealed nearly half of all Australian employees work remotely for at least half the week while more than two-thirds work remotely at least one day per week. This means employees are relying on mobile devices, from smartphones and tablets to laptops, to get […]
Avoiding boredom in your business
As an entrepreneur with a very niche business, a specific target market and narrowly defined purpose, Sarah Riegelhuth knows all too well how easy it can be to get bored doing the same things each day – particularly once the exciting startup phase is over. Here she looks at how you can grow your business […]
How to run a successful business remotely: key lessons from the CEO of tech startup BugWolf
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 […]
Top five tips to running your business remotely
There’s nothing more rewarding than running your own business. However, many small business owners will tell you they find it difficult to take time off. Unless you have 100% confidence in your staff to manage things without you, it can be tempting to always be around, sacrificing your personal time to keep the business running. […]
Is the “Out of Office Auto-Reply” becoming redundant?
With devices keeping us connected just about everywhere, many of us are struggling to justify the use of the “Out of Office Auto-Reply.” But to what benefit? According to the latest Roy Morgan research, one in five Australian full-time workers now access their work network remotely. The data showed that almost 1.5 million full-time workers […]
Remote workers increase revenue for SMBs
Almost three in five SMBs now have employees who are working away from the office, according to a new survey.
The stressed out commuter’s dream
Charles Pludthura blogs about the many benefits of working remotely. “More and more workers are managing to carve out successful careers, operating remotely from wherever they feel like settling down and getting connected. Whether it’s a beach in south-east Asia or a back bedroom in Coffs Harbour, the world really is our oyster!”