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Ahead of the Next Generation Workplaces Summit 2018 we chat to Ross Chippendale, Head of Workplace Technology at Atlassian. In this article Ross chats to us about how Atlassian have created collaborative and creative environments through technology that are fuelling innovation and employee productivity. 

Ahead of the Next Generation Workplaces Summit 2018 we chat to Ross Chippendale, Head of Workplace Technology at Atlassian. In this article Ross chats to us about how Atlassian have created collaborative and creative environments through technology that are fuelling innovation and employee productivity. 

Ahead of the Next Generation Workplaces Summit 2018 we look at five best practice strategies from some of Australia, and the world’s leading organisations, which are helping attract and retain the brightest and best talents through the creation of next generation workplaces that drive innovation, employee experience and productivity through a focus on culture and wellbeing. 

Ahead of the Future Offices Summit 2019 we look at strategies, features and inclusions organisations have integrated within their workplaces in their bid to improve employee experience, collaboration and overall business outcomes.  

Exploring the next generation workplace, and the affect of workplace design, culture and technology on employee productivity and experience are Google, The LEGO Group (LEGO) and Uber. These brands, considered some of the most innovative in the world, share their recent workplace transformations and delve into the impact on organisational productivity, talent retention and innovation.

It is well-known amongst successful business leaders that organisations that provide a great employee experience see this trickle down to their customers. As Richard Branson says; “if you take care of your employees, they will take care of your clients.” As such several businesses have implemented new employee experience optimisation strategies to ensure their staff can deliver customers and clients the best possible experience. 

The strategy making the most noise however is flexible working, which encourages a greater work-life balance, allows employees to fit daily life activities around work commitments, and  creates more diverse and inclusive talent pools – allowing your business to hire the brightest and the best.

With a recent study by UK based Hydrogen Recruitment indicating that 81% of employees look for flexible working options before joining a company, 65% of employers finding that people are more loyal if allowed to work flexibly and 58% of parents choosing flexible working in place of a 5% pay rise, the way forward is clear.

In support of flexible working, talent attraction and better employee experiences telecommunication’s provider, Vodafone Australia, has begun a two year workplace transformation that looks to normalise and encourage flexibility through strategic technology upgrades and a cultural shift.