#Work From Home
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 […]
Public transport disruption prompts flexible working hours
Public transport woes are part and parcel of living in any major global city. Just last month, we found out about the upcoming closure of nine rail lines in Melbourne, with a warning that 1.5 million train commuters will be forced to find other transport for more than three weeks in an “unprecedented” disruption. Sydney […]
Managing a virtual team: productivity and performance
With the increased uptake of mobile work styles, it is time for managers to recognise the many benefits that lie hand-in-hand for businesses with flexible and mobile teams.
What does it really mean to have a flexible workplace?
The core debate has been about the importance of getting more women into business and the ways in which companies can help promote and achieve this.
Business travel: is it still necessary?
In Australia, few have been forgiving of the recent expense claims from our politicians for cross-country business trips.
ASIC announces changes to address listings
Privacy concerns raised by home-based businesses have been alleviated following an announcement by the Australian Securities & Investment Commission (ASIC).
Flexible working conditions, are employers coming to the party?
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?
Ditch the boss and build a business from home
Women looking to combine building a business with their family are turning to party plan business Something Naughty to fulfil their entrepreneurial aspirations. Something Naughty’s new owner Donna Inns took over the business in December and is lamenting having to turn down requests for parties because there are not enough party planners available. Party planners […]