On 21 April 2021, the Victorian Public Service (VPS) released the VPS Flexible Work Policy (policy). The policy was developed to provide guidance and sets down the ground rules for the implementation of flexible working arrangements across the Victorian Public Service in response to the changed nature of the workplace created by the Covid 19 […]
For those of us working in an office environment, or in ‘non-essential’ roles, we are now very experienced at working from home. It presents all kinds of new challenges, as well as opportunities. It can be more convenient – we might get more work done, we can adapt our hours, and there is no travel […]
If you are anything like me, you are probably feeling a bit beat down right now. Save for the Tokyo Olympics (or maybe your favourite reality television show), there has not been a whole lot to celebrate so far this year. We always write professionally here at Worklogic but I think you will forgive me, […]
Workplace managers and organisational leaders have a golden opportunity to invigorate and improve team culture as we enter a post-COVID world. Worklogic consultant Simon Thorne discusses how navigating a new way of thinking around how we work could lead to a more engaged and productive workforce. There are so many terms and concepts that have […]
From the archive: As we embark on a new year, it’s worth revisiting the advantages of a positive workplace. Tanya Hunter discusses how, in a modern workplaces, positivity can have a distinct affect on overall staff well-being as well as productivity. What difference does positivity make in the workplace? Research demonstrates that it makes a […]
From the archive: prior to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the benefits of a flexible workplace were already being touted as progressive and staff-friendly. Worklogic staff have enjoyed the benefits of flexible working for over a decade. As employers navigate working in a post-lockdown world, it’s worth revisiting why flexible work is beneficial to both staff […]
The holiday season is upon us and fortunately for us, in Australia, we can go and make merry! After lockdowns and working from home, those workplaces that are holding in person Christmas parties should celebrate with gusto. However, the silly season, especially after the year we have had, can create an environment where employees behave […]
The importance of Culture 2020 has been a challenging time for organisations, and leadership has never been more important for shaping organisational culture. Workplace cultures have had to shift very quickly, as we have all needed to find new ways to interact and connect while working remotely. Workers who are still in the workplace have […]
2020 can be called a lot of things, none of them very positive! The surreal journey of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (1865) comes to mind, as we reflect on the year that will soon come to a close. The book provides a charming lens through which to consider the challenges and U-turns, […]
If ever there were a time when we needed inspirational leadership in the workplace (and the world, fingers crossed!), then that time is now! In these Covidian times of global upheaval and uncertainty, and with all the disruption across 2020, the crucial question is “who is flying the plane?”. There are all sorts of theories […]