The "dark side" of hybrid working is becoming more apparent, but this calls for HR to explore and address it rather than shun new ways of working, a leadership and talent specialist says.
Employee data has prompted a tech giant to offer five days of 'life leave', and a weekly break from scheduled meetings, to its continuously evolving wellness strategy.
An employer that opted for a 'no rules' approach to hybrid work has since found employees want more structure and guidance around what is expected of them in new ways of working.
Employers were already juggling "a lot of moving parts" in keeping dispersed employees engaged and mentally healthy, but lockdowns are compounding the challenges, an expert says.
Asynchronous communication is the key to work/life harmony, according to a remote-first HR leader. And Qantas has failed to prove it didn't take unlawful adverse action in outsourcing thousands of jobs during COVID-19.
While many of its competitors are moving to remote-first working, a fast-growing employer is focusing on its collaborative, face-to-face culture and social aspects to attract the best tech talent.
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