Description
The work environment is everything that surrounds employees in their day to day operations and includes the physical and virtual environment, culture, relationships, and even an organisation’s policies and procedures.
Having a great work environment is important for attracting and keeping highly skilled staff. A positive work environment also improves staff productivity, motivation and their general wellbeing.
Positive work environments are good business and can generate financial benefits such as a reduction in staff turnover, lower medical claims, and improve energy savings.
This module focuses on four key elements of the modern work environment that you should consider when enhancing your workplace.
Key Topics
- Creating the right environment
- Physical work environment
- Virtual work environment
- Flexible work arrangements
- Employer obligations: COVID-19
- Policies and procedures
This course consists of one online course and one online assessment.
This module is one of a series within the People and Learning component of the My Firm. My Future. Framework. It is designed to complement other learning modules in the My Firm. My Future. suite.
Learning objectives
- Implement initiatives to create a productive work environment.
- Determine the benefits of establishing a virtual workspace.
- Determine the employer obligations of establishing a virtual workspace.
- Recommend changes to policies and processes to ensure productivity and efficiencies in your practice.
Audience
This course is suitable for owners and leaders who want to improve the overall working conditions to maximise employee satisfaction and potential.