How Employers Are Encouraging the Return to the Workplace In the wake of the pandemic, workplaces are deploying innovative strategies to draw employees back into the office environment. ABC News reports on a trend where employers are offering enticing perks such as extra leave, complimentary lunches, and even recreational facilities like virtual golf courses. These […]
Embracing Flexibility in Remote Work Is this the end of the 9 to 5? A new push aims to let parents choose their work hours, helping Aussie families spend more time together. Key employer associations urge the Fair Work Commission to remove restrictions on set shifts and minimum pay for remote workers. They stress the […]
Two career experts share a step-by-step guide to convincing your boss to allow you a more flexible working arrangement. If you’re one of the millions of Australians whose ‘office’ transformed into their kitchen table or spare bedroom when the coronavirus pandemic hit, chances are you’ve now adjusted to WFH life. As restrictions ease and deserted offices fill up once […]
As many of us find ourselves in this most unusual situation of homeschooling our children while also trying to work from home, it looks to be more of a long-term, rather than short-term, arrangement… So how exactly are we going to make this work? Our Employee Matters Team has worked remotely since its inception more […]
In the wake of the global shift towards remote work, businesses worldwide have undergone a significant transformation in their work culture. While the benefits of working from home are plentiful, it is crucial to address the health and safety aspects associated with this new mode of operation. In this blog post, we will explore and […]
As you know at Employee Matters our vision is ‘Achieving Business Success Through Your People’. In these testing and uncertain times, more than ever, you need to ensure you have a business full of Employee Assets who can help drive your business forward and free you up to work on ensuring the sustainability of your […]
Remote working is something that has changed the workplace environment. However, alongside its many positives, the concern is how to promote productivity in remote workers who are away from a typical office environment on a day-to-day basis. Due to this, some large firms have been moving their teams back into an office environment. There are […]