This article presents the findings of a questionnaire survey conducted on the motivational
factors affecting worker's productivity in Australian construction industries. A framework has …

As several previous studies have shown, the provision of work–life benefits (WLB) varies
between organisations; while some organisations provide a comprehensive range of WLB …

Just as textile mills and automotive assembly plants have symbolized previous economic
eras, the call centre stands as a potent reminder of the importance of information in …

Many peak unions are in crisis, their traditional reliance on economic or political exchange
with employers and the state undermined through falling union membership and the …

Until the 1980s, employment relations in Australia had four features: compulsory arbitration;
restricted immigration; a subsidised manufacturing sector; and, unions with high degrees of …

Employers' association representation in Australia remains highly fragmented and complex.
Nevertheless, in recent decades, associations have played a crucial role in generating …

Changes to the Australian regulatory landscape over the past three decades of global
liberalisation created regulatory uncertainty for unions. Coupled with membership decline …

The Howard government's WorkChoices legislation appeared set to irremediably remake
industrial relations in Australia by prioritising individual agreement making (through AWAs) …

ABSTRACT The Work Choices reform package was justified by the Coalition government as
allowing greater 'freedom'and 'choice'for employees and employers. Such a narrative of …

Since 1993 and the removal of the separate award system for the Australian State of
Victoria, many Victorian workers have been on five minimum conditions and on pay levels …