On the 18th episode of Better Monday podcast, Milla is interviewing a lovely lady called Molly Johnson-Jones. Molly is an entrepreneur and one of the three co-founders of a 100 % remote company called Flexa careers. Flexa finds flexible companies and lists them on their webpage after verifying them. Flexa’s mission is to bring transparency into job hunting and help people find truly flexible jobs. In this episode Milla and Molly dive deeper into flexible work and its benefits.

Episode #18: Flexible work with Molly Johnson-Jones

Liz Elam interviews Craig Baute, Owner of Creative Density and DenSwap on this episode of the GCUC Podcast. Listen now to hear Craig and Liz talked about the breakout demand of coworking spaces in neighborhood spots, and what exactly the pandemic has done to shape and push this demand forward. We will talk about how coworking and DenSwap has changed the game for coworking space operators and the commercial real estate market.

Craig Baute - Owner of Creative Density & DenSwap

Do you like being seen and heard by your employers and your workspace? It is essential in this day in age to have community and those human connections to thrive in any working environment. Liz Elam speaks with Katrina Larkin, co-founder of Fora on this new episode of the GCUC Podcast Fireside Chats where they discuss how Fora has gone above and beyond to keep the community alive pre and post pandemic and why it is so crucial to keep the people’s best interests at heart in a workspace environment. We talk about the set up of a space, and the people behind that space that really allow a person and their businesses to grow. It’s a juicy podcast, so be sure to listen and like/follow for more!

GCUC Community Podcast • Fireside Chat • Episode 1 • Katrina Larkin

It is no secret that women are capable of doing it all, and for this GCUC episode, we have the leader in the industry who is creating spaces for Women to have it all without sacrificing it all. Join Dr. Tammira Lucas, Co-Founder of The Cube Cowork, Professor, Entrepreneurial advocate, Wife, and Mother, covers all the basis for being a Mother in the business world and how The Cube has made it simple for women to keep their family life and business life manageable. for this episode of the GCUC Podcast.

Tammira Lucas- Co-Founder The Cube Cowork

In season 4 of Workplace Trends, Liz Elam sits down with Lisa Skye, CEO and Co-Founder of Primary to dive into what the future of work is looking like as we head into a new year. Many coworking spaces advancing with great amendities, additional services, but will the engagement still be high? Listen to Lisa Skye talk about how Primary is valueing their members engagement throughout the year. Be sure to like, subscribe, and share our podcast!

Lisa Skye, Co-Founder of Primary - Episode 2

It’s all about the principles in order to succeed in a business and to work smarter rather than harder. Philip Vanhouette, Founder of Smarter Working, joins Liz Elam on this juicy podcast to discuss how he focuses on the principles rather than the mechanics in smarter working. Philip hits the point of how he sees work evolving in coworking is seeing it as home, office, nature, and coworking where he views everyday work as wherever you decide to take work. It’s a juicy episode, so be sure to tune in.

Philip Vanhoutte, Co-Founder of Smarter Working - Episode 4

Within the world of real estate, there has been a major trend in making sure spaces meet all the standards and compliance to ensure the best space for members. Clive Dale, Founder of Bioom, discusses the growing trends in coworking that considerably make or break a space and what the increased need for flexible workspace in companies will do for the industry. People in the workplace have a choice now, and it is best to give them the experience they want in an office rather than just producing the average environment.

Clive Dale, Founder of Bioom - Episode 3

Having a plan for your business to quickly adapt and overcome obstacles such as a pandemic can be challenging but it is essential to do in this coming year in case another one occurs. Steve King, Co-Founder of Emergent Research talks with Liz Elam to discuss the ways the pandemic has caused the industry to think quick and pivot fast, and how that same momentum should be ongoing in the industry. Steve gets to the root as to why every business needs a plan in any situation to ensure they build resilience, and agility back into their businesses.

Steve King, Co-Founder of Emergent Research Episode 1

The Coworking industry has been through constant change but now in a steady recovery as we head into 2022. spaces are constantly evolving/reshaping the way people work and is in need of the software to manage all the current changes and trends. Officernd’s CEO, Miro Miroslavov, chats with Liz Elam about where the industry is headed and how Officernd’s Flex report is helping track the industry’s trends on a global basis. Listen in to Liz and Miro as they dive into all the upcoming trends, what spaces really need, the post pandemic world, and the new Officernd flex space management software that totally changes the game for flex spaces. Be sure to check out the global report through Officernd’s FlexIndex by clicking here: https://www.officernd.com/flexindex/?utm_campaign=flex-and-coworking-ebook-flexindex-tofu&utm_source=gcuc&utm_medium=coworking-paid&utm_content=podcast

Miro Miroslavov- CEO of Officernd

Guest speaker:
•	Mark Thompson, Group Head of Sales, Sonovate

As we navigate ongoing skills shortages and a cost-of-living crisis, how can you ensure your business stays attractive to top talent and clients? Gone are the days where the option of work from home was seen as a "perk". So what does it take to entice highly skilled workers and remain competitive? We spoke to Mark Thompson of Sonovate on the revelations in their latest Future World of Work report 2023 . 

"Flexibility “was a recurring theme and the report uncovers what this could means for businesses, clients and candidates including:
•	64 % of respondents believe flexible working can alleviate the cost-of-living burden on their people
•	67% of businesses believe flexibility is crucial when it comes to competing for the most sought-after skills.

Hear Mark and Neil discuss the key takeaways from the report and answer some thought-provoking questions - questions you should be thinking about as you plan your workforce needs for 2023 and beyond:

•	The market has suffered from a shortage in skills for years. Can flexibility be the answer to plugging this talent gap?
•	What does flexible working and contract working mean for the recruitment industry?
•	What works in flexible companies and what doesn’t?
•	Is the cost of living making freelance working more appealing?
•	Technology has enabled a transformation in work practices, from remote working to flexible schedules. What will technology's role be as this evolution continues, and how can it create greater flexibility that works for companies and their people?

Download the Future World of Work report from Sonovate here: https://www.sonovate.com/future-world-of-work-2023/

Episode 1: Future of work: Could flexibility hold the key to solving the skills crisis?

The this episode, Melbourne based employment lawyer, Paul Maguire outlines the key elements and changes to the Fair Work Act 2009. Namely: Secure Jobs, Better Pay'.

The are areas Pauls discusses are pertinet to employment issues for small businesses accros Australia. 

Main topices covered are:

- Prohibative pay secrecy




- Flexible employment arrangements


- Harassment - Workplace sexual harassment


- Fixed term contracts.

If you have any current workplace issues or would like to contact us on employment matters. Please feel welcome to contact us via email or phone. 

Kevin Egan and Paul Maguire.

Fair Work Act. 'Secure jobs, better pay'.

Would you be happier if you had more say over how and when you work? Hack Triple J Podcast presenter Tom Tilly interviews Aurecon's Tara Ritchey and Liam Hayes, taking a look at the benefits of having a flexible work environment.

The benefits of flexible work

How will work-life be re-imagined post COVID-19? 

Remote work is radically reshaping how we work and live. As organisations busily plan to welcome employees back to the office post COVID-19, they are fast re-imaging how and what 'working from the office' will actually mean in reality.  

Workplaces acknowledge we're still months away from having everyone back behind their desks as they used to be, prompting some employers to drastically rethink how and where their people will work.

In this well-worth-the-time webinar Parents At Work invited a number of experts to explore exactly this - the future of workplace design and flexibility in our organisations. 

Our panel included: 

• Shiona Watson, General Manager, Human Resources at QBE Insurance.
• Kristen Miller, Head of Workplace, Westpac Group.
• Stephen Barrow-Yu, Executive Director, People and Change, KPMG & Director, Diversity Council of Australia.
• Emma Walsh, CEO, Parents At Work

To keep up to date with all our free webinars and resources for HR professionals and leaders sign up to our Supporter Newsletter visit www.parentsandcarersatwork.com.au

To find out more on how to become an Employer Member contact info@parentsatwork.com.au

The Future Of Workplace Flexibility - Join QBE, Westpac, and KPMG

A regular podcast featuring the leading thinkers from across the recruitment and business world, in conversation with REC Chief Executive Neil Carberry.

*The views expressed by guests on the REC's Talking Recruitment podcast are not those of the REC and reflect the individual's personal opinions.

Aurecon is an engineering and infrastructure advisory company, but not as you know it. We’ve reimagined engineering.

GCUC (it's juicy) is the where the coworking world meets online and in person! We learn from each other, get educated on the coming trends and meet as a community. Follow up and join us on our journey. We're doers and dreamers making it happen so the workers of the world have a better place to land. We've been around since 2011 and we've produced events all over the globe. We have big plans, join us.

Parents at Work is a world leading provider of education and coaching services for workplaces, parents, carers and leaders. 

For over a decade, we have been providing expertise, advocacy and education programs to inform and empower parents, carers and their employers, to successfully balance the ongoing and interdependent demands of career, family and personal wellbeing.

We're on a mission to improve the lives of parents and carers by creating family friendly workplaces.

We collaborate with employers, policy makers and industry professionals to improve gender equality outcomes at work and at home by;

- creating and delivering best practice gender balanced parental leave, return to work programs 
- supporting and advocating for working families
- promoting family-friendly workplaces which support work-life balance and flexible working. 

We are a membership based organisation, together, working in partnership with progressive employers, we have provided over 100,000 families with access to vital parental leave and return to work transition programs, work life balance support, career management and other care services.

Our membership is made up of global and local organisations and we've been recognised by the Human Rights Commission for our work.

www.parentsandcarersatwork.com

NEW EPISODES PUBLISHED AT WWW.BETTERMONDAY.BIZ!!!

Every single company competes in attracting and retaining the best talent in the world. Our Better Monday Podcast helps leaders, entrepreneurs and other growth-minded people get up to full speed with a 360-degree view of happiness, work–life balance and organizational responsibility.

New tracks tagged #flexiblework