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 A new cloud of confusion over paid parental leave scheme
8:47pm Tuesday 09 March 2010 - CareerMums Over the weekend, I was disgusted to hear of Tony Abbott's grand plans for a paid parental leave scheme if Liberals win the next election. Over the past couple of years, this country has debated the pros and cons of paid parental leave and who should pay for it - even though we are one of 2 OECD cou [...] | View Full Article  |
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Getting back to work after 17 years
11:21am Tuesday 02 March 2010 - CareerMums Every week, I receive many questions from CareerMums users asking for advice on getting back to work. Here is a recent question and answer:Q: I've been looking after my children for 17 years. I'm in a position now where I need to find work. I would like to work in womens fashion but because I have 4 [...] | View Full Article |
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Courses/training options with compliments of the Federal Government
12:06pm Wednesday 24 February 2010 - CareerMums If you are looking to expand your skill base or refresh your existing skills, there has never been a better time. The Government is currently running a program called the Productivity Places Program. It is for job seekers and employees. A range of courses have been subsidised in an effort to upskill [...] | View Full Article |
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Government assistance and employment law changes for working parents
11:42am Wednesday 24 February 2010 - CareerMums Changes to employment law and child care rebates over the past couple of years have provided parents with more incentive to re-enter the workforce. With an ageing population and women now making up for half of the workforce, these changes are long overdue. There are 4 key changes - both current and [...] | View Full Article |
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Returning to work and the challenges of childcare
9:16am Saturday 20 February 2010 - CareerMums It's quite simple really..... when a child starts going to childcare, he/she will most probably catch everything going around the centre. The upside is that in the process, they are building up their immune system. This is not always comforting to know when you have work deadlines, limited sick days [...] | View Full Article |
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Start asking questions
9:38pm Tuesday 09 February 2010 - CareerMums I had an interesting discussion with a woman the other day about negotiating flexibility. She, like many others, was ready to throw in the towel because her manager was not willing to consider her proposal. I wanted her to fight for a better work arrangement with her existing employer - it can happe [...] | View Full Article |
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Negotiating flexibility - don't give in
10:20am Wednesday 03 February 2010 - CareerMums I spoke recently with a woman on the phone who called asking for advice on finding a new job. She is currently employed but is having difficulty in securing a better flexible work arrangement with her existing employer (A Government body who should know better) as her children are all at school now. [...] | View Full Article |
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Government subsidied training
4:19pm Saturday 23 January 2010 - CareerMums Anyone looking to complete a course this year should explore the Government funded Productivity Places Program. it is for both job seekers and employees. It does not seem to be means tested. Check out the courses available and the Registered Training Organisations in your area. Courses can be done e [...] | View Full Article |
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Turn every job interview into a positive experience
9:20pm Monday 11 January 2010 - CareerMums Getting a job interview after being out of work for a while can be exciting and frightening at the same time! If you are feeling nervous, start focusing on some simple tasks that will prepare you for the interview. Google the employer and prepare some questions for them about their business activiti [...] | View Full Article |
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New parental leave ruling: A game plan for employers
7:30pm Monday 04 January 2010 - CareerMums As of 1 January 2010 parents are now entitled to up to 24 months of unpaid parental leave as part of the National Employment Standards. Parents also have the right to request flexibility if they have a child under school age. This is a positive outcome for working parents. Children are the future of [...] | View Full Article |
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