Anne Bardoel, E.A., Morgan, L. and Santos, C. (2007) ‘Quality’ part-time work in Australian organizations: implications for HRD. Human Resource Development International, 10 (3). pp. 281-299. ISSN 1367-8868
Full content URL: http://doi.org/10.1080/13678860701515307
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Item Type: | Article |
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Item Status: | Live Archive |
Abstract
Part-time work is an international phenomenon. Many western countries show similar patterns to Australia, with a significant increase in part-time work in the last twenty to twenty-five years. In Australia, part-time work has developed some unique features, particularly as it often involves lower wages and poor conditions. Part-time employees in Australia are often excluded from human resource development (HRD) activities such as training and career tracks provided to full-time workers. The experience of particular Australian organizations illustrates possible avenues for quality part-time work. This paper examines practical examples of quality part-time work in eight Australian organizations across five industries (nursing, hospitality, retail, local government and the legal profession). Using case study research, the paper discusses the dimensions of quality part-time work in different industry and occupational contexts from an HRD perspective.
Keywords: | Part-time employment, work-life, job quality, Australia |
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Subjects: | N Business and Administrative studies > N690 Human Resources not elsewhere classified |
Divisions: | Lincoln International Business School |
ID Code: | 34744 |
Deposited On: | 24 Jan 2019 11:16 |
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