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"Prime Minister Christopher Luxon sparked debate on the future of work in New
Zealand this week when he ordered public service employees back to the office.
But Luxon’s edict neglects a broader transformation in work culture.
Work from home (WFH) arrangements have grown considerably over the past decade,
propelled by an increase in dual-income households and rapid technological
advancements.
The COVID pandemic acted as a catalyst for further change, proving that many
jobs could successfully be performed remotely.
Our upcoming article in the
New Zealand Journal of Employment Relations
addresses the pros and cons of remote work. We highlight how a hybrid model –
mixing days in the office with days working from home – can improve wellbeing,
engagement and productivity.
We found embracing a hybrid approach may lead to better outcomes as society
shifts with technology and employment expectations. And, despite the prime
minister’s demands on public service workers, it may be too late to go back."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
