Australian businesses are resisting the move towards flexible working arrangements, according to a research report, which has found that flexible working as a practical reality is still a privilege for relatively few employees. And while…
There are three important ways in which flexible work policies and practices should be designed in order to achieve competitive advantage and improve the acquisition and retention of talent, according to an expert in the area. A growing number…
Net Promoter Scores (NPS) are significantly higher in organisations where flexible working is widely used, according to a recent report. It found that firms benefit from reaching a tipping point when flexible work arrangements become…
Profound changes are affecting the world of work, and the art of getting people to want to follow leaders willingly is hugely significant, writes Anthony Mitchell, who explains that there are 6 steps organisations can…
Managers are sometimes reluctant to agree to flexible work requests, and HR plays a critical role in helping them negotiate flexible working agreements, writes Gordon Williams There’s been a real shift in the conversation about…
Between remote working and employees’ increasing desire for flexibility, Australian businesses have come to a turning point in workforce management. In this article Andrew Wilson, CEO at leading payroll and HCM solutions provider, Ascender, discusses…
A blended flexible work model has played a key role in optimising workforce productivity, boosting collaboration and improving employee engagement at Unisys, according to its HR manager, Liz Hargreaves. In the past, Unisys allowed staff…
Demand is growing for flexible working conditions that allow people to more effectively integrate their job with the rest of their lives, and as awareness of this demand grows, Karen Gately says the pressure is on…
There are three common work-life balance “red flags” that HR needs to take action on in order to reduce absenteeism and improve engagement, retention and productivity, according to an expert. “More than ever, organisations need…