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As restrictions continue to be relaxed, and workers in WA especially are being encouraged to return to work, there is positive sentiment spreading in the community. However, not everyone is feeling the wave of optimism and mental health professionals are predicting...
Many organisations have had to move their teams to working from home in response to government restrictions or simply to provide for a safe and healthy work situation. With Government restrictions easing and reported cases of COVID-19 being significantly reduced in...
During the Covid-19 pandemic, many workplaces have transitioned their workforce to working from home, reduced or increased hours, or made changes to the roles that employees are performing. Many of these changes are considered a temporary variation to the employment agreement,...
With restrictions beginning to lift here in WA, there are more and more workplaces preparing for employees to return to work after stand downs, periods of leave or working remotely from home offices. We’ve compiled some important considerations and practical steps...
While we haven’t seen the huge numbers of COVID-19 cases that other areas of the world have been experiencing, there have still been hundreds of workers’ compensation claims made across Australia in relation to COVID-19. When would COVID-19 trigger a claim for...
Many workplaces have transitioned employees to working from home and this means adapting to a different style of interacting – exclusively online. We covered ways to improve communication in remote teams in our recent blog, and we noted that regular video calls...
With all the uncertainty in the world right now, and the difficulties people are experience as they adjust to the new normal, it is important to stay connected with your staff. Many teams are now working remotely, making staying connected more...
Businesses are being hit hard by the measures to control the spread of the Covid-19 virus in Australia. The economic impacts of this pandemic are unprecedented in our recent history and the government is responding with multiple stimulus packages and support...
With businesses now transitioning teams to work from home, many practical considerations come into play, such as suitable internet, IT access and hardware, and determining what work can be done from home. This is new territory for many businesses and managers...
Communication is one of the most critical components of effective teams, especially with many workplaces currently looking to have their teams work remotely. We often take it for granted, but when you don’t have in-person interactions and body language to help...