Remember 2020? When we all suddenly discovered we could do our jobs from home (and maybe enjoyed it more than we expected)? Something interesting happened after that initial scramble—we got pretty good at this flexible work thing.
While some companies are implementing the "return to office" policy, the numbers tell a different story. As of August 2023, 37% of Aussies are still working from home regularly. That's down from the peak pandemic days, but it's worlds away from pre-2020. Even more telling? 88% of Australian workers want at least some work-from-home flexibility.
But here's what's really exciting: this isn't about choosing between your couch and a cubicle. It's about having the freedom to work where you work best. That could mean starting your day with a proper breakfast and gym session before tackling your inbox.
Or perhaps it's about having the option to live in that beachside town you love while still crushing it at your job. And yes, saving money on commuting is definitely a perk, too. Work is about what you achieve, not where you sit.
Companies in Australia are catching on and figuring out how to keep teams connected and creative without requiring everyone to be in the same room. And they're discovering that when you trust people to work in ways that suit them best, amazing things happen.
Ready to meet some of the top companies for remote work?
As Australia's largest telco, Telstra's reach goes way beyond phone coverage. They're the team building tomorrow's digital infrastructure today, with a network spanning 15 countries and tech solutions that make connectivity simple. Their goal? Making sure everyone from busy professionals to growing businesses can thrive in our connected world.
What started in an Aussie garage has grown into a global education tech powerhouse backed by Microsoft and Salesforce. They're making online learning work for some of the world's biggest companies. Since graduating from Y-Combinator in 2015, they've spread their wings across continents – from Vietnam to South Africa.
Since 2018, they've been helping online brands build better customer relationships (think SKIMS and Magic Spoon). Their platform is about turning customer insights into gold by helping brands understand what makes their shoppers happy and turning happy customers into vocal fans.
Imagine having all your work apps into one super-app that makes sense. That's ClickUp for you. They're helping teams at Google, Airbnb, and Nike ditch the app-switching circus and get more done. Plus, they're big on letting you work exactly how you want, whether you're a list person or a calendar fanatic.
They're on a mission to make the digital world feel more human (yes, really). Using some clever AI, they help businesses understand what customers do online and why they do it: turning cold data into warm, actionable insights.
Consider them the creative matchmakers of the internet. They’ve been helping designers, developers, and creators worldwide make a living doing what they love. As a B Corp, Envato is proving you can be both profitable and purposeful. And get this: they're all about genuine flexibility – you can work from anywhere in Australia or New Zealand while helping creatives bring their ideas to life.
An AFR BOSS Best Place to Work awardee, InDebted is turning the debt recovery industry on its head by doing something revolutionary: putting customers first. With over 230 people spread across 11 countries, they're proving you can be both digital-first and human-focused.
