Managing People at Work : Assignment

Managing people at work

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How does precariousness influence decision-making in managing people at work?......................3
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How does precariousness influence decision-making in managing people at
work?
Considering the article given by Markey and McIvor, (2018), which stated that in recent
times it has been analysed there is a rise of both precarious along with the non-standard working
arrangements are being carried out within different companies. Along with this, authors has also
mentioned that major man power, which is performing a range of tasks has started Australian
government to think over these particular topic and i.e. phenomenon of casual work. Particularly,
this policy was developed by National Employment Standards to benefit the individuals. But
this, has impacted upon overall working style as well because people in all over Australia within
different range of organisations started taking leaves even when there was no need of it. Along
with this, it can easily be said that organisations started facing issues regarding the same because,
all the leaves taken by working employees has putted them in the phase of uncertainties. Then
also, the decision which was taken by National Employment Standards to enhance overall
working capability in specified time frame of staff members. Therefore, the decision which was
taken by governmental agency for a long time of frame, has basically shifted short shifts (not
more than 4 hours) for staff members. On the other hand, it is being found that on the same topic,
Australian Council of Trade Unions has also proposed a proposals in order to reduce the
excursion criteria to minimal the decision-making process of employers' and this has basically
given a particular rise among employment relationship structure. This decision which was taken
was to reduce the degree of precariousness associated with casual employment as well.
As mentioned by Minter, (2017), digital platforms are basically being used gig economy
when it comes to bypassing a range of rules along with the responsibilities in regards to cover up
the costs of employment. Along with this, it has also being expressed that gig-economy workers
are rapidly became independent contractors, considering employees and it has also allowed them
to focusing upon all the traditions considering the labour standards which are basically linked
with minimum wages. Away with this, it can be said that when it comes to taking decisions
regarding the Labour law and institutions it is much needed to understand and gather all the
information regarding the reality and all the tools as well. This tools basically linked with a range
of minimum standards for workers in digital platform businesses. Unions, business and
government all have a role to play in the long term. Meanwhile, direct engagement between
these new firms and workers’ advocates can also help to mitigate the risks posed to labour