Employees seeking clarity in absence of stability
The ability to lead with confidence in the absence of concrete knowledge will be critical in workplaces this year, a specialist says. » more »
Flexible & off-site work (256 items)
What HR leaders are prioritising in 2021
HR leaders have shared their focus areas and priorities for managing people effectively in 2021, and expert consultants pinpoint the best ways to approach these strategies. » more »
Case study: Letting employees "work where they win"
A major food manufacturer is taking a team-by-team approach to long-term flexible work, shifting mindsets for high performance and developing charters rather than 'rules'. » more »
Time to overhaul employee experience; Remote work's biggest HR challenges; and more
Employers are under pressure to rethink the employee experience in four major areas, according to a new report. Also in this article, research reveals the key challenges HR consistently faces with a remote workforce, and we recap HR Daily's top news from 2020. » more »
Remote onboarding: A 'plan B' is good but 'plan C' is even better
After onboarding more than 1,000 people remotely this year, Atlassian has finetuned its processes many times, while leaving plenty of room for contingencies. » more »
Will today's workplace changes "measure up" in five years?
On the diverse spectrum of workplace changes employers are now making, the "most interesting" involve pilot programs and careful measuring to ensure they'll have lasting success, a workplace strategist says. » more »
Award changes urged to include WFH home exemptions
Research the FWC is using to inform its award flexibility proposals suggests employees should have a right not to work from home. Also in this article, a new Australian study outlines optimal working from home conditions. » more »
What to expect among 2021's HR 'hot spots'
HR's challenges around remote and flexible working will continue to develop in 2021, while compliance is an area that "will come back with a vengeance", an employment lawyer says. » more »
Emerging HR model leaves employees "net better off"
Cutting-edge HR leaders exhibit a new ethos, pursue new skills and develop new collaborations, according to a report that says their approach leaves employees "net better off" in six ways. » more »
WFH charter too rigid for employers; Measuring remote productivity; and more
A proposed charter for working from home would be a setback for flexibility, an employer group says. Also in this article, how remote productivity measures are failing, and leaders' role in reducing 'overwork'. » more »
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