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Online training: Understanding Flexible Work at Western

From: Katie Hayes

Valid from: Tuesday 25 September 2018 to Wednesday 26 September 2018


Providing and promoting flexible working options at our University plays an integral role in developing opportunities for increased staff satisfaction, retention, engagement and sustained organisational knowledge.

A flexible workplace is one which recognises the competing demands of its staff in balancing work commitments with personal priorities. Our University has many flexible work options available to staff, however it has been identified that increased understanding of these flexible work practices and options could be improved.

To further assist Managers and their staff better understand flexible work at Western Sydney University, an online course in Flexible Work at WSU has been developed.

This course includes:
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* The definition of flexible work and flexible work arrangements
* Benefits of providing a flexible work place
* Information about how Western Sydney University supports its staff in working flexibly and available options
* Ways to request a flexible working arrangement
* Policy information and best practice advice for supervisors
* An outline of relevant staff/manager responsibilities, and
* Advice on where to find more information and who to contact for assistance.

Managers and all staff are encouraged to complete this training to ensure they are fully informed on flexible work options and obligations at WSU. This short training course can be accessed by logging into My Career Online (via Staff Online), and searching 'Flexible Work'.

For more information contact Katie Hayes at katie.hayes@westernsydney.edu.au or on 9678 7372.