Participants in the changing work environment

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Who are people that you would find working at businesses?

Poll

Who has a job, is going to get a job soon/is looking, has no interest in getting a job whilst at school?

• I have a job

• I'm in the process of getting a job

• I'm thinking about applying for a job

• I dont have/want a job

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes an employee?

• Anyone who works for another person or entity for financial compensation

• Anyone who owns a business

• Anyone who volunteers for a cause

• Anyone who manages a team

Open Ended

List at least two responsibilities that all employers in Australia must provide to their employees.

Open Ended

Why do you think it is important to understand the different participants in the workplace environment?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are ways trade unions can influence the workplace in Australia?

• Organising pay and working conditions

• Providing direct employment

• Setting government policy

• Protecting the rights of members

Open Ended

How has increased competition and technological development changed the roles of employees in the Australian workplace?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about an employee's roles is correct?

• An employee's primary objective is to help their employer's business succeed

• Employees are not legally bound to meet targets after signing a contract

• Employees can ignore company policies if they disagree

• Duties are never outlined in employment contracts

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are major participants in the Australian workplace?

• Employees, Employers, Governments, Trade unions

• Only Employees and Employers

• Only Governments and Trade unions

• Only Employers and Trade unions

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the ten National Employment Standards (NES) entitlements that employers must provide to their employees?

• Provision of a Fair Work Information Statement

• Annual leave

• Free transportation to work

• Personal/carer's leave and compassionate leave

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a major participant in the Australian workplace?

• Employees

• Employers

• Trade unions

• Customers

Open Ended

Explain the responsibilities employers have regarding taxation and superannuation for their employees. Why are these responsibilities important for both employers and employees?

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you have learned about the major participants in the Australian workplace, which group do you think plays the most significant role in shaping workplace policies, and why?