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Online training: Understanding flexible work at Western
From: Melinda Blackmore
Valid from: Wednesday 18 September 2019 to Tuesday 24 September 2019
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, supervisors and their staff better understand flexible work at Western Sydney University, an online course in Flexible Work at Western 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.
Supervisors and all staff are encouraged to complete this training to ensure they are fully informed on flexible work options and obligations at Western. This short training course can be accessed by logging into My Career Online (via Staff Online), and searching 'Flexible Work'.
For more information contact Melinda Blackmore at m.blackmore@westernsydney.edu.au or on 9678 7374.