working practices. work practices – how we work the work environment workplace legislation
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Working practices
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Work practices – how we work
The work environment
Workplace legislation
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By the end of this lesson you should be able to:
Identify various working practices
Discuss advantages and disadvantages of flexible working practices
Apply your knowledge to exam questions
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In the past there was either full- or part-time permanent employment.
Today there is much more flexibility.
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Various hours - full, part and flexi-time, shiftwork, job share.
Mode - home, office, teleworking, hotdesking.
Terms of contract - permanent, temporary, fixed-term or casual.
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Technology – allows various methods of communication – internet, email, mobile.
Social trends – equal employment rights for women and men, legislation.
Competition – to retain the best workers the organisation has to offer flexibility.
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Outsourcing – experts complete specialist tasks, eg web designers.Organisation concentrates on core tasks
Career breaks – allow employees to take a break whilst the organisation retains their skills and experience.University – further skills
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Flexible working practices can better enable the organisation to employ a variety of skills
Flexible working practices can better enable the organisation to retain valuable employees
Savings in terms of space
Outsourcing – cost effective
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Greater choice to fit work-life balance
During recession – may lead to job loss if on temporary or casual contract