Would work be better for everyone if it was designed by parents?

11 min Source: ABC News
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BLUF

This podcast argues that if knowledge work industries were designed by working parents, they would be better for all workers. The message for management is to better understand individual needs through communication, while maintaining outputs.

Summary

Learning Outcomes:
  • Acknowledge how organisations can be more flexible in accommodating for individual needs
  • Appreciate how overarching organisational goals and outputs must be met
  • Encourage a more flexible approach to workplace design where practicable