flexible work

Friday, 03 May 2013 3:32pm

Many practical and legal risks can arise when employees work from home or remotely, and not just from ongoing formal arrangements, but also occasional and after-hours work.

Watch this webcast to understand how to:

• Assess whether an employee has a right to work remotely;
• Understand the legal and practical issues arising from remote work;
• Discharge health and safety obligations towards remote workers;
• Manage requests for remote work arrangements while minimising discrimination risks; and
• Determine what to include in a remote work policy.

Thursday, 04 April 2013 7:26am

Employers tend to overlook their health and safety obligations to employees who work from home or other off-site areas, but it is neither difficult nor onerous to take the necessary compliance steps, says employment lawyer Kristin Ramsey.

Tuesday, 26 February 2013 7:26am

Take-up of the right to request flexible work is low, but the requests are generally granted without variation, according to a new Fair Work Commission report.

Wednesday, 28 November 2012 7:19am

A manager's role in facilitating flexible work practices is of critical importance, according to a new Australian Institute of Management (AIM) whitepaper, which says not all managers will be equipped to deal with the challenges involved.

Monday, 19 November 2012 7:23am

The biggest HR risk associated with teleworking is not the safety and security of company information, but the potential erosion of employees' work-life balance, says Cisco's Jennifer Dudeck.

Friday, 16 November 2012 3:33pm

Cisco is overhauling its approach to recruiting and developing managers, to ensure they can meet the challenges of engaging increasingly remote teams, says its senior director of HR, Jennifer Dudeck.

Thursday, 13 September 2012 7:25am

Contingent work is set to dominate other forms of employment, but will bring with it huge challenges for HR professionals, a conference heard this week.

Monday, 10 September 2012 7:01am

The success of job-share arrangements at Freehills challenges perceptions about which types of work can be job-shared, and how flexibility can work at senior levels.

Thursday, 30 August 2012 7:29am

Leading cultural change demands strong focus, an unwavering determination and a willingness to be held accountable, says Sex Discrimination Commissioner Elizabeth Broderick.

Tuesday, 07 August 2012 7:24am

The parental-leave process can be fraught with confusion and misunderstandings, but according to return-to-work expert Emma Walsh, employers can take simple, inexpensive steps to make the transitions easier for everyone.