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Danielle Wood

Why I worry about government meddling in WFH

Most employers have landed on a hybrid “sweet spot” that research suggests is good for workers and productivity, and helps business attract and keep employees.

Has there been a more divisive workplace debate in recent years than the one over working from home? Just as many organisations were settling into a “business-as-usual” rhythm, a recent Fair Work Commission decision – alongside the Victorian premier’s proposal to make work from home a legal right – has reignited questions about its impact on productivity and worker wellbeing.

But while debate on working from home continues, the evidence suggests that Australia may have already arrived at a sensible middle ground.

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