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Topic : Work environment
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Chapter 1 :
Types of employment
There are a large number of employment types within the changing nature of work
Many people now work in part-time or casual employment
An employer must clearly state when an employee is working in casual employment
There has been an increased number of self-employed people
Voluntary or unpaid workers can be vulnerable to being undervalued by employers
Chapter 2 :
Changes in traditional patterns
Traditional working hours are changing as are types of employment
Flexibility at work can be good when employers and employees both benefit
Outsourcing and casualisation are significant changes in our work patterns
Flexible workplaces can be 'family-friendly' or encourage a 'work-life balance'
Job sharing, working from home and flexi-time are all flexible work options
Chapter 3 :
Education, training and employment
We must complete formal education and training courses to make us employable
Further education and training helps us gain the jobs we are looking for
A combination of study and work helps us develop skills, knowledge and experience
Employers look carefully at our proven skills and our work experience
Workplace Training and an attitude of 'life-long learning' help us find useful employment
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