The nature of work
Changing work patterns
Structure that support inidividuals in the workplace
Maintaining work and life balance
Youth employment
100

Economic

Reasons people work

100

Computers, automation/robotics, research and development 

Technology 
100

Awards

Work conditions 

100

UMANU

Individual strategies for managing multiple roles 
100

Puppies Play, Ducks Cry

Personal Management Skills 

200

All people who are working or can work

Labour force 

200

______, e.g. structural change 

family circumstances 

200

Leave entitlements as set out by the award

Right of employee

200

____ mean more responsibility. This means more time and energy in the role.

Leadership

200

Schools, Training, Marketing Yourself 

Steps taken to prepare and plan for a career 

300

A volunteer firefighter receives no wage but gains belonging, purpose and recognition.

Voluntary 

300

Anti-Discrimination Act 1977

Government Policy 

300

Health and Safety

Legislation

300

Drama Club, Sporting Club

Recreation 

300

These two patterns of work are especially common among young people because they can provide flexibility around school, TAFE or university.

What are casual and part-time work?

400

This concept explains why two people may perform the same occupation but view its importance, prestige and personal meaning very differently.

What are values and status of work?

400

Perceptions of gender 
400

52 weeks and then 52 more weeks can be requested

Parental Leave 

400

Interchangeability + Sustainability 

Managing resources

400

Lack of experience, limited qualifications, economic downturns and competition from older workers can all contribute to this issue.

What is youth unemployment?

500

70.6% of males are in the workforce, while 62.9% of females are in the workplace 

Research and identify current trends in the labour force in regard to age and gender 

500

9-5 work 

Employment 
500

Ensure workplace issues are addressed appropriately and contribute to positive employer

Trade Unions

500

Working through Zoom

Using technology
500

A young person improves their chances of gaining employment by building experience, developing transferable skills, gaining qualifications and understanding workplace expectations. This process is known as this.

What is optimising employment prospects?