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BubbaDesk is Australia’s first co-working space with onsite childcare services designed for modern working parents. And it has just entered into its first corporate partnership with Canva.

The main driver for introducing “right to disconnect” laws has been to protect the health and wellbeing of workers in an increasingly hyper-connected world. But what exactly will the new laws mean for Australian businesses, managers and employees?

Family daycare, where trained and registered educators provide care from their homes, could help solve the regional childcare crisis, but funding has been scarce due to scams.

Yoga classes? Onsite gyms? Childcare? When it comes to employee wellbeing, flashy perks seem less attractive for workers than a more basic but often overlooked one: a window with a good view.

While it may not eliminate ghosting entirely, better communication of both sides’ expectations can help avoid some of the hurt.

Dishearteningly, but perhaps not surprisingly, new data shows perceptions of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in global workplaces have declined since 2022.

In the wake of the global shift to remote work, HR departments have found themselves facing a myriad of challenges unlike anything they've encountered before.

Australian workers are more likely than those elsewhere to be planning to change jobs, with 74% reporting now is a good time to look for a new position, compared to 52% globally.

Key industry groups expressed disappointment at the 2024 minimum wage award increase, saying it intensifies pressure on struggling SMEs.

The Commission will increase the minimum wage for employees and national awards by 3.75%, factoring in continuing challenging economic conditions.

Women working in tech and IT in Australia are being paid up to 14% less than men, and are twice as likely to be bullied or harassed.

Here are three key takeaways for leaders and HR professionals who want to build great workplaces in today’s complex environment.