Future of Work

Adapting to the democratised workplace

LONG TERM WORKING ARRANGEMENTS

The need for global standards to support collaboration

The new world of work: report warns of an unprecedented rise in workplace activism

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Webinar series

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Protecting and Reshaping the workforce in response to Covid-19

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13 May 2021

‘Going back to work, but not back to the way we worked’ – Winding up WFH will remain TBC for a while yet

Confusion and tricky calls await employers hoping to return to the office in 2021.

09 April 2021

Miners lead on occupational health and safety. But what about digital health and safety?

With cyber attacks all over the news – and cyber security firm, Secolve, warning that miners and contractors could be increasingly in the cross-hairs – we look at where your...

24 March 2021

Workplace change for the Covid recovery (Australia)

Australian Industrial Relations reforms In May 2020, the government announced its intention to introduce workplace changes to support the rebuilding of a post-Covid economy. Join our Employment, Industrial Relations and Safety team...

The Rise of Employee Activism in the Consumer Sector

Future of Work - Webinar Series

In our Future of Work report Herbert Smith Freehills predicted a rise in workplace activism, with employees across all sectors and geographies becoming more vocal in articulating their views. An...

18 January 2021

What is ahead in 2021? The top four issues facing Australian employers this year

2020 Global Bank Review: Expanding horizons – The new banking workplace

Prior to 2020, remote work was often discussed in the financial services and banking industry, with some institutions adopting it as a flexible practice for suitable teams and divisions. However,...

Catalyst: Reopening offices - risks & opportunities (Australia)

Rachael McCarthy, Studio Director at Bates Smart, joins a panel of our Employment, IR and Safety experts, including Drew Pearson (Partner), Aaron Anderson (Partner) and Sophie Beaman (Senior Associate), to discuss a range of topics covering workplace design, employment and safety law and a practical operations perspective.