Flexible working in Australia remains something of an enigma.
It’s something we all talk about.
It has a high profile and politicians love to spar over it, yet many organisations still struggle with the basic premise of providing flexible work solutions and creating a supportive and embracing culture. The motivation to achieve flexible work arrangements for organisations and employees is different -- for organisations, it is a commercial decision; for employees, the decision is personal.
Some of the challenges that employers face today include:
- How to keep mature workers in the workforce longer and slow down the looming exodus
- How to keep quality staff engaged, productive and happy, and avoid losing them to competitors
- How to keep women engaged in the workforce, particularly during their childbearing years
- How to create and manage a diverse and inclusive workplace that allows employees to excel
For employees there are many different reasons why they might seek to work flexibly, including:
- Combining work and study
- Being an active parent and fulfilling family requirements
- Participating in community activities and volunteer work
- The general pursuit of happiness.
Flexible Work Solutions aims to help employers and employees successfully create, implement and sustain flexible working arrangements. It explains in depth the many flexible work solutions available, and also reveals why they are so important to businesses today. Author Vilma Faoro is considered Australia's foremost flexible-working expert with extensive Australian and international experience.
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