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Landmark Decision Sparks Debate on the Future of Remote Work in Australia

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In a landmark legal decision, the Fair Work Commission in Australia recently ruled against an employee’s request to work from home (WFH) 100% of the time. This case represents a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate over workplace flexibility in Australia and the evolving nature of work in the post-pandemic era.

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What Can Young Lawyers Teach Us About The Future Of Workspaces?

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Younger lawyers prioritize a legal workplace that supports flexibility, equality, and collaboration, favoring environments with open spaces and modern aesthetics over traditional “men’s club” interiors; these preferences are reshaping law firm office design. Here’s what they would love to see!

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What Is Cryptocurrency’s Role In The Future Of Work?

Allwork

The legal status of cryptocurrency is somewhat ambiguous, and regulations on it are quite likely given its high environmental costs and its potential for facilitating fraud and illegal marketplaces. . At this point, it is possible – no matter what your profession is – to have your entire salary converted into cryptocurrency. .

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People are simply ignoring bans on AI use at work

Workplace Insight

Many share confidential data, including marketing and sales data (24 percent); market research results (22 percent); employee data including salary (15 percent); customer complaints (18 percent); personal client data (13 percent) and detailed CVs of candidates (13 percent).

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Is the Flexible Working Bill a game changer or paper tiger?

Workplace Insight

This highlights the cost savings from reduced turnover since recruiting and training can cost up to nine months of an employee’s salary. Clearer asynchronous communication, not only saves multiple work hours but is also beneficial for roles like job-sharers, which are prevalent in flexible work environments.

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Highlights from a Talk With the CEO of SHRM: What HR Really Thinks About EAs

Bonnie Low Kramen

On the other hand, I hear from assistants that job descriptions are obsolete, salary bands are slow to move, and job titles do not reflect the level of responsibility for the role. Both Johnny and Emily have legal backgrounds and urge assistants to consider leaving any job where they are treated badly.

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Administrative Assistant vs. Executive Assistant: What’s the Difference?

Eat Your Career

Note: The one area I will not be addressing is salary, as there is too much variation and nuance to adequately cover this topic here. Administrative Assistant is the most common and most generic title for support roles in business environments. However, I recommend that you do your own research on Salary.com.).