This paper examines the rapid rise, and subsequent rapid decline, in labour productivity over the COVID-19 pandemic. It finds Australia’s productivity performance during the pandemic presents no clear long-term implications. This further emphasises the need to address Australia’s long-run productivity problem.

This study provides comprehensive insights into current working from home practices under the Clerks Award, highlighting significant trends, barriers, and demographic differences. These findings will inform the development of relevant terms under the Clerks Award.

This paper reviews the evidence on working from home including who benefits. It finds working from home is a flexible work option that has benefits for workers and organisations, contributing to more inclusive and gender-equal workforce participation and a more productive economy. Working from home arrangements may require some workplace adaptation, but these challenges should...

People who value working from home (WFH) are making a trade-off between their wage and the benefits they see from the arrangement. This paper suggests employers can also make a trade-off: choosing either to accept the cost savings from WFH arrangements or to pay a premium to mandate office attendance.

This report provides an overview of women's experiences in the workplace, particularly the Commonwealth public sector. Areas covered include women's hours of work, flexible working arrangements, job satisfaction, job security and career development.