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Australian Disability Workforce Revealed – Casual Workers Higher Than In Aged Care

Lina Caneva, Friday, 11th August 2017 -  An inaugural report into the Australian disability workforce reveals a sector growing rapidly and experimenting with work arrangements and recruitment approaches – with more casual employees in the disability sector than in the aged care sector.

Demand For Flexible Work Rises As Employers Try to Rein In Remote Staff

Rachel McFadden, Monday, 7th August 2017 -  Just under half of employees list work flexibility as one of their three top priorities when it comes to career decisions and the demand for flexible working has increased by 21 per cent in Australia, according to a new global report.

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Designing an Innovative Workplace For Social Impact

Elise Harper, Friday, 4th August 2017 -  Thinking about transforming your workplace? There are six considerations to take into account to ensure your workplace reflects your organisation’s values and maximises social impact, writes Elise Harper senior consultant in social impact at Ellis
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Virtual Reality Game Launches to Engage Youth in Disability Sector

Contributor, Thursday, 3rd August 2017 -  A world first immersive virtual reality work experience game designed to engage young people to work in the disability sector, has launched in Victoria.
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Benevolent Society Staff Go Mobile

Rachel McFadden, Friday, 28th July 2017 -  Australia’s oldest charity is taking a leap into the future by committing to a “new way to work”.

Calls to Redesign Education to Better Prepare Youth for Future Workforce

Rachel McFadden, Thursday, 27th July 2017 -  Young people need to be creative, entrepreneurial and committed to ongoing learning to face the biggest disruption to the world of work since the industrial revolution, a peak body for youth has said.

Report Warns on Age-Based Stereotypes in the Workforce

Lina Caneva, Friday, 21st July 2017 -  Public commentary and advocacy regarding older workers has often exaggerated their problems and made use of age-based stereotypes in efforts to overcome them, according to a new Australian report.
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Breakthrough Study Shines a Light on NFP Workforce

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 20th July 2017 -  From CEOs to frontline staff, employees and volunteers working in the not-for-profit sector are being encouraged to take part in a national breakthrough study that aims to provide vital insights into the potential of the sector and inform practice, p

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Conversational Intelligence Tips for Navigating NDIS Change

Cynthia Mahoney, Monday, 17th July 2017 -  Neuroscience offers key insights to organisations facing change about how to create an environment of trust in the workplace so that staff can perform, writes Cynthia Mahoney.
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Shift to Shared Economy Paradigm a ‘Game Changer’ For Disability Workforce

Wendy Williams, Monday, 17th July 2017 -  A new online marketplace where older Australians and people with disability can connect directly with care support providers promises to be a “game-changer” for workers in home care and disability support sectors.
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