Flexible work "getting out of hand" no reason to refuse request
An employer that thought its flexible work arrangements were "getting out of hand" had no grounds for rejecting an employee's request, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. » more »
Flexible & off-site work (256 items)
Mandated flexible work, sabbaticals increase engagement at Hilton
Mandated flexible work practices, sabbatical opportunities and a comprehensive wellness program have helped Hilton boost its status as an employer of choice. » more »
Making flexible work, work
In this HR Daily Premium webinar, an HR consultant will discuss how to overcome obstacles and challenges to flexible work, respond to requests and review arrangements, and more. Upgrade here for access if you're not already a Premium member. » more »
Measuring employee experience; Female HR leaders on the rise; and more
HR professionals could significantly improve how they monitor and measure employee experience, according to new research. Also in this article: more women are obtaining HR leadership roles in the ASX 200; few Australian job ads mention flexible work; and more. » more »
Culture overhaul adds 25 points to engagement
A workplace culture overhaul, wide-ranging suite of employee benefits and new workspace have helped Bpay win almost unanimous support for its latest EA and achieve a Best Employer accolade. » more »
Where HR needs support: Research; Linfox gets green light to target women; and more
HR professionals seek support in seven key areas, according to a workplace psychologist's study into the challenges they face at work. Meanwhile, Linfox has been cleared to target women for logistics roles; research shows jobseekers don't trust companies that have an inadequate online presence; and more. » more »
Case study: Shift to five-hour work day boosts efficiency and culture
An organisation that instructed full-time staff to maintain their usual output while working a five-hour day has achieved new efficiencies without any adverse effect on its bottom line, according to its managing director. » more »
Report quantifies flexible work ROI
New research reveals the extent of annual net savings organisations can achieve with workplace flexibility initiatives, estimating one employer's ROI at $135 million over five years. » more »
Flexible work leaders recognised; Facebook job ads under scrutiny; and more
GM Holden, Mercer and American Express are among the employers recognised as driving widespread adoption of flexible working practices. Meanwhile the FWC has dismissed union objections to a workplace D&A testing proposal; Facebook's targeted job ads are under fire for discrimination; and more. » more »
Flexible work arrangements still too rigid
Managers have largely moved on from the days of seeing flexible work as a special entitlement, but could still be less rigid about the arrangements on offer, according to flexible work ambassadors. » more »
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