How COVID-19 accelerated the Victorian Public Service’s flexible work journey

By Shannon Jenkins

April 12, 2021

Come one, come all.
Come one, come all. (Image: Adobe/ korkorkusung)

The VPS’s new flexible work policy is a product of the past year — lessons learned from working differently, an increased demand for services, and a hit to the economy — as well as the values that have long been upheld by VPS commissioner Adam Fennessy.

The launch of the Victorian Public Sector Commission’s refreshed flexible work policy follows a year of lockdowns, during which the public service workforce experienced a massive shift to remote work.

The policy recognises that, in 2021, the public service must perform a balancing act by supporting staff and the economy, while also continuing to serve the community.

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