Finding a good balance between work and home life is becoming increasingly important to today’s employees. So, it makes sense that employers who offer flexible working arrangements are more likely to attract and retain staff.
There is a wide range of skilled and entry-level job opportunities available in the tourism and hospitality industry, offering flexible forms of employment like part-time and casual work. Many businesses are seeking to make their workplaces more accommodating for workers - including mature age people and parents looking to re-enter the workforce.
What is flexible work?
Flexible work is a term which covers a variety of different work arrangements that depart from the traditional full-time, one-size-fits-all work pattern. It includes flexibility in:
start and finish times
rostering and shifts
working time
leave arrangements
work location
job design
Going back to work
There are many reasons why parents and retirees decide to return to work - financial, professional, social.
Whatever the reason, the prospect of going back to work can be daunting, even for the most competent of job-seekers, but it is important to understand that your skills are needed and that it is possible to balance work and personal commitments.
Next Phase Recruitment specialises in the recruitment, ongoing engagement and retention of employees on flexible work arrangements, including part-time, job share and phased retirement. The agency primarily represents mums and retirees seeking to re-join the workforce.
Serving up flexibility - creating flexible workplaces in the restaurant and catering industry (PDF 1.02MB) - an Australian Government publication featuring workplace case studies on employers and employees benefiting from flexible work arrangements.