At one time in the remote past, people were afraid of riding on the steam railway and even more frightened of stepping onto an aeroplane. (Some still are, but that’s a separate topic for discussion). The same fear of new technology continues to apply today. As workplace automation and technology continue to evolve at lightning speed, what will be their impact on the workforce, and how will people respond
The idea of a four-day work week has been gaining global support. With work–life balance receiving increasing attention recently, are four-day work weeks set to be the norm for the future? While we've moved forward in leaps and bounds from 16-hour work days during the industrial revolution, we still have a long way to go with regard to reshaping our attitudes towards work, productivity, and gains. Is the five-day
Safety and health regulations in Australia stipulate that every workplace must take steps to ensure the physical and mental wellbeing of their employees. Most of us spend at least 40 hours a week at work and a toxic work environment can leave us feeling tired, depressed, anxious and even angry. Ideally, every workplace should be a healthy space to be but sadly, this is not always the case. How
