CHANGING NATURE OF WORK

What type of work is happening here?Who is doing it?

WHAT HAS CHANGED?

What type of work is happening here?Who is doing it?

Australian work communities are experiencing change. The labour force and industrial relations system is changing. The nature of work and the patterns of Australians' working lives

are changing. Many say globalisation is the reason. Some say it is to boost productivity and provide flexibility for workers, employers, and businesses that make up our new economy. These issues are clearly seen when we look at our changing

work patterns.

Can you name the company associated with each of the following logos?

WHAT IS GLOBALISATION?

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What impacts do these companies have on working conditions for Australians?

IMPACT

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WATCH THE FOLLOWING ANIMATION

• A decline in full time work from 89%- 69%.

CHANGES

Less people working full time.

1 in four workers is now part time or casual

WORK

Rise in women in workforce from 37% to 55%

WOMEN

Rise in people with University degrees from 3% to 19%

UNIVERSITY

Rise in 15-24 year olds staying in school from 35% to 54%

STUDENTS STAYING IN SCHOOL

There has been a general increase in the weekly hours of work from an average of 35 hours to 45 hours and in some cases, workers do not receive overtime pay for extra hours

worked

LIFESTYLE

Increased work DecreasedLeisure time

Technology is transforming the way we do business. For example, there is a boost in interactive services involving the internet and information technology in the workplace.

The technological changes in the nature of work are designed to improve time, and cost and work efficiency. In addition, many young workers are increasingly 'tech savvy' (technology literate/aware) and use a variety of tools such

as home shopping and home banking via the internet.

TECHNOLOGY