What role have changes in industrial relations policy played in improving productivity, and what role should they play in the future? by Nikita Papastamatis https://padlet.com/nikitapapastamatis/jjfka58hlc2b5t53 Add your thoughts below each time period of Australian IR. Include your name and 'like' comments which you agree with en-us 2021-10-17 08:15:38 UTC 2024-01-13 06:11:22 UTC hello@padlet.com Fair Work Act (Alex) https://padlet.com/nikitapapastamatis/jjfka58hlc2b5t53/wish/1822914810 Enabled collective bargaining for enterprise agreements that deliver productivity benefits]]> 2021-10-18 02:14:51 UTC https://padlet.com/nikitapapastamatis/jjfka58hlc2b5t53/wish/1822914810 Jacob https://padlet.com/nikitapapastamatis/jjfka58hlc2b5t53/wish/1822915619 Working from Home maybe?
Providing greater flexibility to work from home]]> 2021-10-18 02:15:16 UTC https://padlet.com/nikitapapastamatis/jjfka58hlc2b5t53/wish/1822915619 https://padlet.com/nikitapapastamatis/jjfka58hlc2b5t53/wish/1822916043 Definitely see IR reforms being structured around WFH to enable this to continue and ensure increased productivity as we have all been accustomed to this reality.]]> 2021-10-18 02:15:28 UTC https://padlet.com/nikitapapastamatis/jjfka58hlc2b5t53/wish/1822916043 Jobseeker (Holly) https://padlet.com/nikitapapastamatis/jjfka58hlc2b5t53/wish/1822916615 Incentivised people to look for work during the pandemic when they were left unemployed]]> 2021-10-18 02:15:45 UTC https://padlet.com/nikitapapastamatis/jjfka58hlc2b5t53/wish/1822916615 Workplace Relations Act/WorkChoices (Grace) https://padlet.com/nikitapapastamatis/jjfka58hlc2b5t53/wish/1822916964 Allowing workers and employers to determine matters themselves at the workplace to achieve the benefits of productivity - but labour productivity low under individualized and decentralized system.]]> 2021-10-18 02:15:55 UTC https://padlet.com/nikitapapastamatis/jjfka58hlc2b5t53/wish/1822916964 Plus other flexible working arrangements (Alex) https://padlet.com/nikitapapastamatis/jjfka58hlc2b5t53/wish/1822917364 e.g. modified hours, remote working, job sharing]]> 2021-10-18 02:16:07 UTC https://padlet.com/nikitapapastamatis/jjfka58hlc2b5t53/wish/1822917364 https://padlet.com/nikitapapastamatis/jjfka58hlc2b5t53/wish/1822917644 After covid IR policy we be able to refocus on increasing productivity levels in relation to paid parental leave, more flexible arrangements or more access to employer provided leave can encourage a faster reintroduction into the workforce - EM]]> 2021-10-18 02:16:16 UTC https://padlet.com/nikitapapastamatis/jjfka58hlc2b5t53/wish/1822917644 Laura https://padlet.com/nikitapapastamatis/jjfka58hlc2b5t53/wish/1822917831 Increase in skilled workers - once borders open]]> 2021-10-18 02:16:22 UTC https://padlet.com/nikitapapastamatis/jjfka58hlc2b5t53/wish/1822917831 IR reforms need to do a better job at linking increases in productivity with wage increases in the future - Charlotte https://padlet.com/nikitapapastamatis/jjfka58hlc2b5t53/wish/1822919239 2021-10-18 02:17:03 UTC https://padlet.com/nikitapapastamatis/jjfka58hlc2b5t53/wish/1822919239 Tom https://padlet.com/nikitapapastamatis/jjfka58hlc2b5t53/wish/1822920449 A priority in stimulating the labour market but and providing opportunity to maintain employment, but the idea of productivity is focused around essential work  ]]> 2021-10-18 02:17:41 UTC https://padlet.com/nikitapapastamatis/jjfka58hlc2b5t53/wish/1822920449 Improvements in distribution of income - Jacob https://padlet.com/nikitapapastamatis/jjfka58hlc2b5t53/wish/1822922147 Trends highlight productivity is increasing at a steady rate however wages are not increasing for a portion of workers e.g low income earners
Creating greater inequality ]]> 2021-10-18 02:18:36 UTC https://padlet.com/nikitapapastamatis/jjfka58hlc2b5t53/wish/1822922147 Gig/flexible work regulation - Nokki https://padlet.com/nikitapapastamatis/jjfka58hlc2b5t53/wish/1822924227 It's easy to exploit workers in the gig economy to help achieve the highest "productivity" with a greater degree of flexibility and its task orientated nature but its also important to sustain a balance between equity and voice.]]> 2021-10-18 02:19:45 UTC https://padlet.com/nikitapapastamatis/jjfka58hlc2b5t53/wish/1822924227 https://padlet.com/nikitapapastamatis/jjfka58hlc2b5t53/wish/1822927577 Policy needs to address population ageing. When more people leave the workforce upon retiring, this decreases productivity outcomes because these individuals would become reliant on healthcare. - Diana]]> 2021-10-18 02:21:24 UTC https://padlet.com/nikitapapastamatis/jjfka58hlc2b5t53/wish/1822927577