Could the push to keep working from home be the sleeper issue that sways the next federal election? In this bonus episode of the Power Of Women Podcast, Di sits down with Jo Scard — Founder & CEO of Fifty Acres, one of Australia's leading impact communications and engagement agencies. With deep expertise in political strategy and public perception, Jo unpacks how working from home and the fight to protect flexibility at work could become one of the most politically charged issues of our time.

Are flexible work arrangements just a workplace trend — or a defining electoral issue?

KEY TOPICS:

• Creating a workplace that accommodates personal needs is essential.
• There is no one-size-fits-all model for flexible work.
• Trust in employees is crucial for effective remote work policies.
• Trust in employees is crucial for effective remote work policies.
• The perception of productivity needs to evolve in modern workplaces.

WHO IS JO SCARD?

Jo Scard is the Founder and CEO, of Fifty Acres and is involved with all projects. Standing as one of Australia’s most highly sought-after strategic advisors, Jo has a proven reputation in the field across corporate and political advisory and journalism. Jo regularly facilitates media training for organisations and individuals across Australia. A trained lawyer and respected former journalist in the UK and Australia, Jo has worked with ITV, Associated Press, Seven Network, SBS, ABC and Fairfax, and previously acted as a senior adviser in the Rudd and Gillard governments as well as the British Labour Party.

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LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/joscard/

Website https://fiftyacres.com.au/

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