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Explained: Reverse mentoring and how you can make it work

Reverse mentoring flips traditional roles by having younger employees mentor senior colleagues. Success hinges on openness and a safe environment.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018

Unified Communications

Ten new ways for everyone to achieve more in the modern workplace

Microsoft is introducing new capabilities in Microsoft 365 that make it possible for every person to do their best work.

By Ron Markezich • 10 min read • Tue, 25th Sep 2018

Risk & Compliance

Flexible working isn't a passing fad - and it benefits everyone

The survey found flexible working reduces commuting time, enhances productivity, staff retention, job satisfaction, and creativity.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2018

Data Analytics

Come along and experience workforce management like never before

What could you do to optimise your office space and your employees? Come along to one of our exclusive sessions to find out.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Jun 2018

Virtualisation

Exclusive: VMware on the new equilibrium of digital business

A new study by Forbes Insight for VMware reveals the impact of business apps on employee and business performance.

By Julia Gabel • 6 min read • Thu, 7th Jun 2018

Hybrid & Remote Work

Australians choose better work / life balance over better pay

Nearly 85% of Australian office workers are willing to take a pay cut in exchange for better work-life balance, according to a survey by Robert Half.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 8th May 2018

Multi-cloud

Asia's top workplaces named...here's where Rackspace placed

Rackspace's workplace culture has been recognized as one of the best in Asia by Great Places to Work, ranking 9th overall.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Apr 2018

Digital Transformation

New platform solves growing 'empty office' problem

Due to a number of factors including an increasingly mobile workforce, most offices around the world are being severely under-utilised.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Apr 2018

Hybrid & Remote Work

Polycom on workplace diversity and multi-generational workforces in Australia

66% of Australia's population, an estimated 11.8 million people aged between 15 and 64 years - now make up our workforce.

By Tony Simonsen • 6 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2018

Artificial Intelligence

Unlocking the benefits of leading a multi-generational workforce

Diversity – and not just gender diversity – brings different ideas, backgrounds, and assumptions to the table.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018

Deloitte

How to maintain productivity and engagement in the workplace

A mistake many businesses make is the belief that a remote workplace, and a stationed office, are binary opposites.

By Michael Chetner • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2018

Unified Communications

The new normal: Robots, hyper-collaboration and smart meetings

With 75% of employees using collaboration tech, Polycom's research forecasts an exponential growth in smart meetings, cloud integration, and AI-driven tools.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2018

Digital Transformation

Organisational change management - what is it and why does it matter?

Digital is not a new concept. What is new is the notion that digital goes beyond simply implementing technology within businesses.

By Jayajyoti Sengupta • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2018

Unified Communications

Fujitsu & Microsoft set their sights on AI to improve employee wellbeing

Microsoft and Fujitsu to collaborate on AI solutions to transform the way people work, focusing on creativity and automation.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2018

Unified Communications

Exclusive interview: Polycom on bridging the digital divide & workplaces of the future

Polycom's Tony Simonsen discusses leveraging IoT, improving rural education and healthcare, and championing diversity to craft the workplaces of the future.

By Julia Gabel • 6 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2017