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Workplaces Getting Creative in Trying to Lure Staff Back Into the Office With Extra Leave, Free Lunch and More

April 11, 2024
  • Natasha Hawker HR recruitment expert
    Written by Natasha Hawker
    Founder and Managing Director

    Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people.

How Employers Are Encouraging the Return to the Workplace

In the wake of the pandemic, workplaces are deploying innovative strategies to draw employees back into the office environment. ABC News reports on a trend where employers are offering enticing perks such as extra leave, complimentary lunches, and even recreational facilities like virtual golf courses. These initiatives aim to revive collaboration and innovation that may have been lacking in remote work setups.

Natasha Hawker, Founder and Managing Director, was recently invited to ABC Radio show 'Afternoons' to share her insights about this news and she believes it's a great approach for companies to give extra benefits to their workers not only to attract them to return to the office but more importantly reatain them.

Listen as Natasha Hawker and Professor Rae Cooper discuss this intriguing topic on ABC 'Afternoons' hosted by Tim Webster. Their insightful conversation delves into the various strategies companies are employing to bring workers back to the office and the importance of adapting to evolving work dynamics in a post-pandemic world.

https://www.employeematters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/April-2024-Natasha-Hawker-ABC-Radio-Recording.mp3

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