Sharing the leadership burden remains rare but is not without benefits
Some companies are asking staff to lock devices in pouches to remove distractions and protect data
Companies including Amazon and JPMorgan have eased requirements as drivers stage two 24-hour walkouts
Companies are reining in benefits, but workers are unlikely to miss some of them as much as you might think
Some employers hope company pubs can offer a morale boost, despite a decline in workplace boozing
Waiters who ask about my day may mean well. That doesn’t mean I have to answer them
Also this week: why more of us need to take a chance on ‘out there’ ideas and innovations
Freelancers are moving their desks to combine working with fitness, socialising and culture
Skilled trades regarded as safe from automation but still face social resistance
Tool checks staff are not under-reporting time they spend working
Being deemed close to the boss lets you get away with murder — until it doesn’t
Having little control over how you work has long been known to be stressful
Many workers are facing awkward conversations with their bosses and perplexing judgments
Victoria, home to companies including BHP, to enshrine remote working rights in law
New research shows allowing more flexibility to fit jobs around family could enable people to have more children
To the expert eye, footwear used to reveal a lot about a person. Now everyone wears trainers, all bets are off
Guess which group of remote workers pays more?
Employees videoing their mundane office routines are teaching a younger audience about corporate life
Using agents appears to increase the number of hours worked and the exhausting nature of tasks
If your instant message requires immediate attention, fine. But many don’t — they’re just inconsiderate
Culture, pay and expensive offices among reasons for ending remote work
Real-life meetings, in-person hiring and learning skills from scratch: the future may be intentionally inconvenient
Plus, it’s time to retire ‘hybrid’ work and embrace flexibility
Business executives increasingly recognise that visibility in the workplace is important
Future of work experts outline the trends we need to know now
