Employees aren’t slacking off — they’re ‘microshifting’: This is how WFH boosts overall productivity

Employees aren’t slacking off — they’re ‘microshifting’: This is how WFH boosts overall productivity

Work smarter, not harder. A new report has revealed that workers’ preference for a flexible remote work schedule continues well after the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns. Video conference tech company Owl Labs released its ninth annual State of Hybrid Work report, finding that 65% are interested in “microshifting” — described as “structured flexibility with short, non-linear … Read more

WFH staffers are having secret sex on the job — and using emojis to hide it

WFH staffers are having secret sex on the job — and using emojis to hide it

For some freaky sweeties, the “F” in WFH is taking on a whole new meaning.  Thanks to remote work, Wednesday isn’t the only “hump day.” A September 2023 report has found that one in four, or just over 25%, of work-from-home employees are having sex on the clock — and naughtily using the “fire,” “smoke,” … Read more

WFH employee fired after boss tracked her laptop activity breaks silence: ‘Nobody is ever going to hire me’

WFH employee fired after boss tracked her laptop activity breaks silence: ‘Nobody is ever going to hire me’

A WFH employee who was sacked after her boss tracked her computer activity has revealed she has turned to Centrelink and fears “never” getting hired again. Suzie Cheiko, 38, worked for Insurance Australia Group for 18 years before she was given a formal warning about her performance and output in November 2022. She was put … Read more