A report from the CSIRO entitled 'Tomorrow's Digitally Enabled Workforce' outlined the workforce trends and workplaces of tomorrow. With Australia's shift away from the mining and resources sectors, the focus is now firmly set on generating an ideas boom through science and innovation. Jobs of the future are likely to be more flexible, agile, networked and connected, often remotely. Shared office spaces will double in number and the traditional office will become a thing of the past as workers become more mobile and independent. Companies may opt for staffing models which include a smaller number of core staff, with many other roles provided by the freelancer. In fact freelancing has already become a large (and growing) employment model in other countries, with Australia set to follow this growing trend. What do businesses need to consider when planning for the future of work?

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Workplace stress is a serious issue. More importantly, high levels of worry in the workplace can have serious consequences on your quality of life - not only at the office, but everywhere else as well. Stress is responsible for over 75% of all doctor’s office visits and contributes to heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and autoimmune diseases. If you’re stressed out at work, and you take this home with you at the end of the day, it’s time to implement some measures that will help you STRESS LESS.

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