Emma Walsh

In this episode, Dr. Giuseppe Carabetta, an Associate Professor at UTS Business School, and Emma Walsh, CEO of Parents at Work, dive into a recent Fair Work Commission decision that allows a Westpac employee to work from home full-time. They discuss the implications for business hiring practices and the importance of individualized assessments for flexible work requests. Emma highlights how flexibility can boost productivity and support gender equality, while Giuseppe warns employers about the legal obligations when denying such requests.