Farewell hybrid work? Not for these major Australian banks
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While major US banks are phasing out hybrid working, Australia’s top financial institutions are sticking with it.
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77% CPA Australia employees enjoy work-life balance: Chief People Officer shares secrets to success
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A common misconception about flexible work is that productivity occurs only in one environment, either at home or in the office. In reality, productivity varies by task, with focused work often suited for home and collaboration thriving in the office, according to Marissa Alley.
Amazon's five-day office mandate faces significant pushback from employees, reveals poll
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Amazon employees have long resisted office-return mandates. In 2023, corporate staff even staged a walkout to protest an earlier plan that required partial in-office attendance.
Why office designs require an HR leader’s touch
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HR leaders are now essential in shaping modern office designs, ensuring they foster employee well-being, collaboration, and productivity, while aligning with company culture and the evolving hybrid work model.
Hybrid work policies cut business energy consumption by 19%: Report
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The vast majority (79%) of employers plan to either reduce current office space or provide access to flexible workspaces in order to further decrease energy consumption.
The hybrid dilemma: Overcoming biases in performance management
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Overcoming biases in the workplace has a significant impact on the way performance strategies are carried out which is why it's urgent that leaders work towards recognising the biases that pervade especially in a hybrid set-up.
Why reducing unconscious bias is key to improving workplace diversity
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Strategies that businesses can use to reduce the impact of unconscious bias in the workplace and increase employee diversity and inclusion.
