Employees are able to request flexible working conditions under new laws which also place specific obligations on employers, writes Shana Schreier-Joffe Increasingly, courts, tribunals and the government are recognising that the notion of an individual…
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…
Businesses which introduce strategies to dismantle structural workplace gender inequalities often have higher levels of employee productivity and satisfaction, according to the Diversity Council Australia. Its CEO, Lise Annese, explained that gender equality should be…
Investing in flexible IT policies could save large companies up to $350,000, and small businesses $22,000, on hiring costs each year, according to research It found that flexible IT policies, such as allowing staff to…
One of the best ways to improve employees’ engagement is investing in their personal development, so employees, in turn, can rise to meet challenges you present them, writes Peter Kokkinos Without employees, an organisation would…
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…