Explore the Issues of Returning to Work

We will be updating this section over time.  Below are some links to articles regarding work issues.

Working Mothers are Healthier!

Working mothers with steady relationships are the healthiest women - while housewives are the most likely to be obese, a UK study suggests. This story is from the BBC

What is work-life balance really about?

By Jacqueline Bennett, Organisational Psychologist & Careers Counsellor, AACC Member
Work-life balance is essentially about real life. It is the ability to effectively manage work, family and personal life without extreme stress or negative impact. Some companies offer programs and services which are designed to foster the well-being of their employees, to enable them to achieve a balance between their jobs, families and personal lives. These are known as work-life programs.
What are the benefits of achieving a healthy work-life balance?

What is Job-Sharing?

Job-sharing is an arrangement in which two or more people share one full-time job, each working part-time on a regular ongoing basis. It may be viable when ordinary part-time work is not, such as when a job needs to be filled on a full-time basis, though not necessarily by one person.

Returning to Work

Need help with retraining?  Read about a Victorian Government Initiative to help parents get back to work.

Mum's the word for taxpayer hit hardest

Interesting article on the impact that earning additional income can have on the family tax bill if you do not structure yourself properly. Please feel free to call us to discuss how contracting can overcome some of these issues.

Balancing Work and Family Life

Seven News reports that modern mothers carry the burden of raising children, the financial necessity of working and also the emotional responsibility of keeping a relationship passionate. But is this parental multi-tasking placing an emotional strain on women? Or the men who juggle the same thing?

Creating Flexible Workplaces & Getting Balanced Workshop

Seven News reports that Discover effective organisational and personal strategies for success with flexible work practices and for achieving work/life balance in this one-day interactive workshop. The presentation includes the application of an award winning life coaching tool. Date: 26 July 2007 in Sydney. For more info log on to: www.flexibility.com.au