People

Signal file: what this week’s headlines reveal about quality over quantity at work

From nuanced networks to four-day work weeks, this week’s headlines highlight the power of progress lies in going deeper, not wider

The new talent dilemma: from know-how to know-why

When anyone can do anything, what makes someone valuable? As generative AI outpaces upskilling, the nature of talent is being redefined – from execution to meaning, and from skill to sensemaking 

Redefining performance: what are the new levers defining productivity?

New research reveals that the physical workplace, tech accessibility, and policy clarity are the deciding factors shaping performance at work today

Thriving at work: how to help employees flourish, not just function

As organisations face pressure to enhance performance, companies should pivot towards helping employees flourish at work, as the upcoming WORKTECH Sydney 2025 conference will explore  

Signal file: what this week’s headlines reveal about what work feels like

From virtual rituals and leadership disconnect to the emotional city mapping, this week’s stories explore the growing need for work that feels more human 

Signal file: what this week’s headlines reveal about the system of work

From brain-computer interfaces to shorter working hours, this week’s stories explore how different work structures can better fit the people, contexts and tools of tomorrow 

Signal File: what this week’s headlines reveal about real drivers of performance

From hybrid work rhythm to clean air strategies and AI’s creative limits, this week’s roundup explores how organisations are rethinking presence, purpose and performance

From mandates to magnets: redefining the workplace experience

As hybrid norms clash with return-to-office demands, workplace experience is emerging as a powerful alternative to policy-driven mandates