News & Views Working flexibly or suffering flexibly? In a world of unpaid overtime, there is a real risk that flexible working arrangements will mutate into an enabler of toxic workplace practices.
Partner Content Deidre Willmott is leading the way in our changing workforce Workplace flexibility is one of the major game-changers for the future of work in Australia. For Deidre Willmott this was best exemplified by trying to squeeze in grocery shopping after work.
News & Views If the chore wars are about to go nuclear, should men and women unite in common cause? The so-called “chore wars”, long a series of skirmishes on the feminist front line (or in pretty much every average household) are about to go nuclear.
Uncategorised What do women really want from their employers? We need your help. Are employers focusing on the right motivations (flex work, higher pay, leadership training etc) when it comes to attracting and retaining female talent?
News & Views Australian dads’ working lives (still) don’t change when a baby arrives A new Australian Institute of Family Studies report shows there has been “almost no change” in the number of dads taking up flexible work since 2008.
Ed's Blog Some thoughts on genuine flexibility on FWD2019 May 22nd is National Flexible Working Day 2019, a day to consider how employers can embed true flexibility in their organisations.
News & Views What 1800+ women told us about their ambitions and the hurdles they face More money, promotions, further education and better flexible working options are high on the ambitions list for women. But women are feeling sequeezed.
News & Views I’ve worked part-time for more than a decade & I want more men to do it too My decision way back in 2007 to start working part-time surprised some people. But it’s one of the best decisions I ever made.
News & Views ‘Overlooked for promotion, perceived to lack commitment’ : The perils of part time work Do employers really value part time employees? Numerous women tell us they’ve been overlooked, ignored & discriminated against for working part time
News & Views This is 2019! True workplace flexibility is possible with leadership & vision Why should employees feel no option but to opt out? We can do so much better on workplace flexibility. Leadership and vision will make it happen.
News & Views It’s not just the isolation. Working from home has surprising downsides Access to flexible work, including working from home, is important. But we shouldn’t ignore the downsides that can extend beyond isolation and loneliness
News & Views Flexible careers should be the norm. When employers finally realise the direct cost benefits they will be Flexible working has long been seen as a solid strategy for promoting women’s workforce participation in the corporate sector.
