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The Ever Changing Workplace : Preperation for Your Career in this Rapidly Changing World

The Ever Changing Workplace : Preperation for Your Career in this Rapidly Changing World

The Ever Changing Workplace : Preperation for Your Career in this Rapidly Changing World The forces of technology and globalization are rapidly changing the nature of work. Savvy jobseekers know that they need to prepare for these predicted workplace developments. In the changing job market you must both anticipate changes as well as prepare in an organized yet flexible manner. Flexibility , training , education and most important preparation with all of these factors as well as psychological preparation of yourself and your mindset . What are these changes that are occurring for you to constantly observe and anticipate in...

Australian Workplace Agreements Explained

Australian Workplace Agreements Explained

Australian Workplace Agreements Explained A Workplace Agreement (Australian AWA) is an individual written agreement of terms and conditions of employment between an employer and employee and or employees. Except for Occupational Health and safety, Workers’ Compensation or training arrangements an Workplace Agreement can override employment conditions in state or territory laws, but an Australian Workplace Agreement must meet the Australian Fair Pay and Conditions Standard. Australian Workplace Agreements which fail the test may still be registered if it is in the public interest to do so. A workplace may be covered by an existing enterprise agreement specifying conditions above the...

A Guide to Alcohol and Drugs Influence at Workplace

A Guide to Alcohol and Drugs Influence at Workplace

A Guide to Alcohol and Drugs Influence at Workplace In recent years, there are increasing numbers of people who turn up work under the influence of alcohol and drugs. According to a survey conducted by the Health and Safety Executive in 1994, 90% of personnel directors from top UK organisations stated that alcohol consumption was a problem for their organisation. 18% of large company directors reported illegal drug use by their employees in 2004, a survey through the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development and the Reward Group 2004. The impact of an employee under the influence of alcohol or drugs...