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Rights & Responsibilities » Working on the Land » Dealing with the Drought

Dealing with the Drought

Working on the Land   

Due to severe drought conditions, many rural employers are finding it difficult to continue to provide either full-time or part-time work to their employees. As an alternative to dismissing highly skilled employees and losing their experience, a range of flexibilities may be able to be utilised. These can include a reduction in hours, changing from full-time to part-time employment and staff taking any excess leave they may have.

 

 

To achieve and maintain a competitive edge in business after the drought, flexible work practices can assist in this process by supporting employers and employees during these times.

 

 

Flexible Work Practices

 

To achieve and maintain a competitive edge in business it is essential to attain the best results from employees. Flexible work practices can assist in this process by supporting employees with managing their work and family responsibilities.

Flexible work practices which assist employees with family responsibilities can increase productivity and reduce costs as employers' interests and employees' responsibilities are matched especially for those Working on the Land. 

This section outlines the benefits of implementing flexible work practices and indicates the range of practices available.

 

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Date Created: 22 November 2006
Last Reviewed : 21 November 2007 		 
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