The Federal Government has announced its three-step framework for a COVIDSafe Australia, releasing a new planning toolkit for employers. Also in this article: managing employees' concerns; COVID-19's long-term impact on jobs; and the Opposition's priorities during the economic recovery.
New research suggests the employment impacts of COVID-19 will be higher than previously estimated. Also in this article: a framework for long-term remote success; how grads will be "scarred" by their labour market entry; employees "confused" about JobKeeper; and more.
Warning remote workers to be "as productive as possible" will only exacerbate the challenges associated with COVID-19, while maintaining standard, predictable working hours and compensation for overtime will help alleviate them, researchers say.
The advantages of working from home are becoming apparent to most employees and productivity is chief among them, research shows. Also in this article: the impact of minimising work frustrations on employees' ability to relax; and the most effective ways to communicate critical messages.
The organisations that emerge strongest from the current economic crisis will be those that zero in on the most pressing issues while staying true to their longer-term vision and purpose, Mercer partners says.
Employers can expect a "guaranteed" drop in productivity and social connection if they fail to build employees' capability to work from home effectively, an expert says.
Amid the Coronavirus outbreak, remote working has quickly shifted from a nice "option" for employees to something they "must" do, and it's bound to cause cultural and engagement issues, experts say.
Almost a year after opening its doors, Commonwealth Bank's newest workspace has ranked fourth globally and first nationally in an index that measures workplace productivity, pride, and sense of community.
The coronavirus outbreak is posing a great ethical challenge for many employers, along with a huge opportunity for HR to step up into a bigger strategic role, says HR vice-president at Gartner, Aaron McEwan.
Changes to annualised wage arrangements will impact workplace flexibility, and employers are likely not ready for the cultural consequences, an expert says.
The laws around engaging casual and contract workers have changed drastically this year. Understand how this affects your organisation by attending this HR Daily webinar.
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