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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 to manage 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.

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

• Guidelines for Flexible Work Life Balance in Residential Aged Care
• Part-time Work Agreements (PTWAs)
• Employment Essentials - Introducing Workplace Flexibility (pdf - 2,754Kb)