Tag: flexible workforce
How to manage requests for flexible working arrangements
As flexible working becomes a reality for many businesses around the country, SMB owners should know their legal position in regard to employee requests for changes in work arrangements.
Why working from home is the ideal solution: eight reasons
Thanks to ever-advancing technologies, businesses are increasingly able to offer their staff flexible working options. Some have even gone as far as to embrace the working from home concept – or ‘teleworking’ as it is becoming known. Here's a look at how offering employees the opportunity to work from home offers considerable benefits for both parties.
SMEs warming to flexible working
An increasing number of small and medium businesses are adopting flexible working practices, and they’re seeing rises in productivity and revenue as a result.
How to get the most out of a flexible workforce
Flexibility in the workplace optimises resources, improves productivity and boosts sustainability, according to a new report by the Diversity Council Australia (DCA), but many businesses continue to see flexibility as special treatment rather than a tool for success.
Mobile devices create need for workplace flexibility
Australian employers can expect greater demand for flexibility, as new mobile technology creates an opportunity to work anywhere, at anytime.