Flexible workplaces essential for success

While Australian companies like to be "on message" when it comes to their commitment to organisational change, too many are struggling to implement the required technological solutions to provide effective flexible working practices and are behind the technology eight-ball.

This is the message from the director of Quantum Market Research Richard Frost who says that while it is all very well for firms to rely heavily on technology to drive change, "the tech has to work".

"The delay in the NBN rollout and access to faster internet services away from our workplace has put a chokehold on that change."

As for companies driving change in a positive manner, he cites Telstra's organisational changes at its flagship 400 George Street operations in Sydney have placed it at the cutting edge of companies set to reap a productivity bonanza.