How the Australian workforce is adapting to the new normal

Like other countries, the work situation in Australia is changing depending on the latest lockdown restrictions. For instance, at present, public health directions are restricting some business operations in Victoria, and some other states and territories. Generally speaking, new measures put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in Australia’s workforce working under new rules and guidance at physical workplaces and working from home much more. Let’s take a closer look at how Australians have adapted to this so-called New Normal. Going Back to the Workplace For workers who have returned to the workplace or are due to return soon, the Australian government has introduced 10 National COVID-19 Safe Work Principles. Those principles help businesses to manage their workplaces as employees return. That means businesses are required to assess the way their employees work to understand and quantify the risk level and implement control measures to address those risks. Standard new measures of the New Normal are to socially distance, maintain good hygiene, and wear protective face masks. Staying Motivated when Working from Home More and more Australians have been working from home. And many will continue to do so even after lockdown restrictions have been eased. It can take time to adjust to working from home just as much as it can take time to adjust to the New Normal of the workplace. So, it is essential that employees remain motivated while working remotely. One way to keep employees motivated at home is to provide them with subscription services. For example, a… Read More