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work life balance
The need to maintain balanced life and work roles.
E.g. Having a flexible calendar/timetable for work related things and home related things.
work patterns
The work schedule structure. Patterns include flexitime, different types of shift work, full‐time, part-time, fly‐in, fly‐out (FIFO), casual and job-sharing arrangements.
E.g. FIFO
work setting
The circumstances or conditions that surround an individual and the location where a task is completed. It involves the physical geographical location as well as the immediate surroundings of the workplace, such as a construction site or office building. It typically involves other factors relating to the place of employment, such as the quality of the air, noise level, and additional perks and benefits of employment, such as free childcare or unlimited coffee, or adequate parking. Also referred to as work environment.
E.g. Being in a classroom with children
work processes
Work in any organisation is performed through processes. A process is a series of work steps directed to a particular end or output. To ensure staff are as productive as possible, the work processes need to be defined and enabled by tools and systems.
E.g. an employee submits a project approval form, the manager approves it, and the project begins.
workplace activity
The ratio of output to input in production.
E.g. Having a clear space when working
explain the difference between tertiary (White Collar) and trade (Blue Collar) occupations. Provide examples.
White-collar jobs typically involve management, administration, and specialized professional roles, often linked with higher education and office environments. Blue-collar jobs, on the other hand, focus on skilled trades and manual labor, essential to industries like construction and manufacturing.
White collar e.g. accountant, lawyer, architect
Blue collar e.g. welder, mechanic, electrician
explain the challenges women face in non-traditional work roles
Construction worker– gender discrimination, inadequate bathrooms, and the need to constantly prove oneself in a male-dominated environment.
Mechanic– physical limitations, lack of support from male colleagues, and under-representation in the field.
Soldier– Sexual harassment, poor work-life balance, and the macho culture prevalent in military settings.
5 different types of work environment
Traditional work spaces
Contemporary workspaces
Virtual workplaces
Mobile work environments
Dangerous environments
part‐time
Work patterns vary depending on when you schedule your shifts.
E.g. barista, gym employee, maccas employee
full-time
Work patterns are usually the same, but not always.
E.g. teacher, nurse, doctor, engineer
FIFO
A common work pattern is 2 weeks on 1 week off but they can vary depending on your life etc.
E.g. miners, electrician, chef, engineer
volunteer
Work patterns can vary depending on when you want to volunteer, where etc.
E.g. animal shelter, homeless shelter, surf life saver
advantages of full-time
Predictable schedule
Easier collaboration during regular business hours
disadvantage of full-time
Inflexible for personal needs outside of work hours
Potential for burnout due to rigid structure
advantages of flexible hours
Allows employees to accommodate personal obligations
Potential for increased productivity due to personalized work schedules
disadvantages of flexible hours
Coordination challenges for team meetings
Difficulty in maintaining consistent team communication
advantages of part-time
Better work-life balance
Flexibility to pursue other interests or responsibilities
disadvantages of part-time
Reduced income compared to full-time positions
Limited career advancement opportunities
advantages of compressed work week
Longer weekends or more consecutive days off
Reduced carbon footprint with fewer commutes
disadvantages of compressed work week
Longer workdays can lead to fatigue and reduced productivity
Scheduling conflicts may arise due to non-standard work hours
advantages of shift work
Coverage of operations over extended hours
Flexibility in scheduling for round-the-clock services
disadvantages of shift work
Disruption of circadian rhythms and sleep patterns
Potential for inconsistent work-life balance
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