New work patterns, formed during the crisis of the pandemic, brought the future of work forward to today, writes Neal Woolrich, advisory director at Gartner. The nature of work will continue to undergo significant change, driven by social, digital and technological trends. Creating a workplace that is innovative and inclusive demands a strategy to rethink how… Read more »
During the pandemic, many Australians experienced “working from home” for the very first time and the flexibility and freedoms that come with this, writes Isa Notermans, the Global Head of People and Culture at Aussie social tech company Linktree. Employees realised they could still perform and be as productive as they usually would without being… Read more »
We’ve learned a lot this year. Businesses have had to deal with numerous challenges brought on by lockdowns, health concerns and remote working. We have seen businesses shift focus or completely rethink their business model. A third of the country’s working population had to adapt to the working from home reality – with mixed results,… Read more »
As the world is disrupted by the COVID-19 crisis, businesses have had to adapt quickly to a flexible model, delivering opportunities for small businesses and their employees. The pandemic has proved challenging for small business owners. Yet those who are agile have discovered green shoot opportunities alongside the challenges, as adopting an online-all-the-time option becomes… Read more »
Some people fantasise about working from the comfort of their own home. Whilst for others, it can set off alarm bells and a sense of dread. Whether you’re working from home situation is temporary or permanent, it’s normal for anyone to take time to adjust to their new surroundings and adapt to the lack of… Read more »
The recent announcements on the process to lift current COVID-19 restrictions have been welcomed and provide hope for many after a long period of uncertainty. However, what is already clear is a return to the way things were before the lockdown is likely well over a year away, and many aspects of our working life… Read more »
Earlier this year Deloitte released their annual global millennial survey which canvassed the views of over 13,000 Gen Y and 4000 Gen Z from around the globe. Unsurprisingly, the study revealed a lack of trust for big business and uncertainty of the future. Alongside this increased pessimism was a rise in the number of millennials… Read more »
According to the latest DXC Technology and Telsyte research, the rise of digital transformation across organisations is expected to create 35,000 jobs across Australia in 2019 alone. This might seem a lot, but this is actually a very conservative estimate as this doesn’t take into account the creation of jobs and roles that do not… Read more »
Why don’t futurists offer money back guarantees? Hint: It’s the same reason gambling apps have to say, “Gamble responsibly”. In other words, no matter how much data you crunch or how deep and robust your research methodology is, at some point, you’re making an educated guess and taking a leap of faith. Which is not… Read more »
A study by job site Indeed has found over a third of young people feel fearful of the future of work, believing they are ill-prepared for what lies ahead. In fact, one in five Gen Z believe their education has not prepared them for working life at all. The Indeed study surveyed the concerns of… Read more »
Ever since the Industrial Revolution, history has seen technology replace human resources time and time again. Increasing globalisation, unstable economies and shifting values also contribute to the changing workforce. What will the workforce of the future look like? What will employers be looking for? To put it simply, future employers will be looking for employees… Read more »
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