This part will concentrate on strength of Commonwealth Bank, for example disabled people work, work life balance and gender diversity in the Commonwealth Bank. In Commonwealth Bank’s annual report (2016) mentioned that since 2004, the Commonwealth Bank provides the Network policy for employees, this policy was initiated by Group Decision-making sponsors for disability Annabel Spring and David Cohen at an event support in June 2013. This Network policy allow the employee can distance work and try to create a comprehensive workplace for everyone, especially the disabled people in their company (Commonwealth 2016). From the public standpoint, hire disabled people can create a positive corporate image (Chris n.d.). Also, disabled people in the workplace bring plenty benefits for the commonwealth …show more content…
It is important for the parents the bank provides flexible work time for them, equal training, give them opportunity to progress their career, in doing that the bank is generating loyal employees, they will likely to stay the company for much longer time (Commonwealth bank n.d.). In addition, the COE at Yahoo, Marissa Mayer is a very famous female, the company provide a baby room that she can take care her baby in the work time after she burns a baby (Syed & Ozbilgin 2015). However, there are many of woman who work in Yahoo have baby at home, and they cannot bring their kid to work, as mother Marissa Mayer announced that employees can work at home and have flexible work time, this polity increase the employee’s productivity and motivation for the job (Syed & Ozbilgin 2015). Form the internet company “Yahoo” experience shows that flexible working time can increase company competitive edge in the marketplace (Syed & Ozbilgin
1. Provide a brief summary (in your own words) of the company (i.e., history of the company). Capital One, which is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, was founded in 1988 by Mr. Richard D. Fairbank. He wanted to bring information, testing, technology, and amazing people to the team. So, that they could work together to bring financial products straight to consumers that had been customized.
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has defined six key values for social work practice: service, social justice, the importance of human relationships, dignity and worth of the person, and competence. Social justice is an essential core value within Mission Australia in guiding its programs and campaigns. This is exemplified by Mission Australia addressing and educating the community on social injustice and disadvantage, pushing for systemic change to enhance the lives of marginalised and at-risk individuals. By offering services and programmes that aim to address the underlying causes of social problems, like education on homelessness, Mission Australia exemplifies the fundamental concept of social justice and why it should be addressed not only by charity organisations but the general public. For instance, their housing and homelessness programmes work to give those who are homeless or at risk of becoming so safe and affordable accommodation in which donations of the community are accepted.
The following report is based on Scott v Telstra (1995) a disability discrimination case. Geoffrey Scott, a deaf man proclaimed that he was being indirectly discriminated against by his employees Telstra. This case went to hearing in Sydney from 22nd-24th March 1995, court Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, judge was Sir Ronald Wilson (Inquiry Commissioner). This report outlines the case, shows the relevant legislation and explains how it was breached in the circumstances of the case, shows the case outcomes, recommendations of realistic strategies to be taken place and a conclusion. Geoffrey Scott, who is deaf, complained that Telstra indirectly discriminated against him because they did not provide him with a telecommunication
Australian forces had significant success in the North African campaign during World War 2 (1939-1945) which is highly evident in their extensive contribution and notable allied victories in various battles including the battle/siege of Tobruk and the second battle of El Alamein. Axis powers focused their attention to the Suez Canal and the Persian oil fields. This would enable them to control Mediterranean shipping/trading and would warrant axis power to accumulate crucial resources in order to retaliate and expand through-out the Middle east. Australia’s success was due to a multitude of factors including the military ability of the Australian 9th division and Australian artillery and soldiers skill tactics in the face of intimidating German
With reference to the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), literacy has been noted as an indispensible skill that all students require in order to become successful learners, and as well as creating a base line for success across all learning areas, which is dependent on the ability to use ‘the significant, identifiable and distinctive literacy that is important for learning and representative of the content of that learning area’ (2013, p1). Using the Australian Curriculum for 7-10 Geography, this essay will explore the reasons why the study of literacy is important for all teachers and what it means to be literate in the geography subject area. Further more, this essay will provide examples of teaching strategies
More time with their families means they can take care of domestic stress, because according to APA “73 percent of parents report family responsibilities as a significant source of stress”. Considering 73% of parents attribute family responsibilities as a main source of stress allowing more time for them to take care of their family and their family responsibilities as stated by Hartesh Pannu, who is a professor at Chandigarh Group Of Colleges in a study on the outcomes of stress “spending more time with kids” reduces stress. This would benefit the employee and the employer. The employee because they would have less stress to deal with in general. This would also help the employer, because a less stressed workforce means a more productive force.
Being an Australian in the 21st century involves not only acknowledging and celebrating the rich cultural history of the nation but also embracing its multiculturalism. The Australian identity has evolved over the years to exemplify inclusivity and respect towards diverse ethnicities and backgrounds, creating a nation that thrives on difference. Along with this cultural mosaic, being an Australian in the 21st century also means recognizing the social and economic challenges faced by indigenous communities and actively promoting their rights and protections. It is a continuous journey towards progress, elevating the nation beyond its colonial past and paving the way towards a more harmonious and equitable society.
Australian Identity What is a true blue Aussie? We are all here today celebrating our country’s birthday because we are all true blue Aussies. No longer is the definition of an Australian just a flip-flop wearing, zinc-nosed beachgoer, yet a large portion of the population still see it as so. Evidently, as a nation, we have remained in the history books, seemingly incapable of redefining what we consider to be Australian. So what should the new definition of a contemporary Australian identity be?
This instils a sense of fairness among the employees and keeps them happy. Work life balance: a. Family friendly policy- The parents (both mother and father) get two month long paid parental leave. During this the parents can travel with their child and the company pays for a child development teacher as a part of ‘travelling baby’ program. This helps them reducing absenteeism and helps the company retain workers, most importantly woman.
According to the Ability Center, The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) makes it unlawful to discriminate in employment against a qualified individual with a disability. The ADA also, outlaw’s discrimination against individuals with disabilities in State and local government services, public accommodations, transportation and telecommunications (Blanck 5). This document explains the part of the ADA that prohibits job discrimination. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission along with State and local civil rights enforcement agencies, work to enforce this part on the law (Blanck). The law unquestionably improved the lives of people with disabilities in many ways, especially by enhancing their access to businesses and public places.
HSBC is an acronym for Hongkong (H) and Shanghai (S) Banking (B) Corporation (C) and founded in 1865 to finance trade between Europe and Asia. HSBC Plc., formerly known as HSBC Limited, is a British-based multinational banking and financial services firm with headquarter in London. In its present form, HSBC Plc. act as a new group holding company. HSBC unlocked its doors for business in Hong Kong in March 1865 and currently, it embraces clients all over the world. HSBC (2012) report revealed that the company has a network of around 7,200 offices in 85 countries and territories in Europe, Asia-Pacific region, America, Middle-East and Africa.
Excellent company presentation to the computing industry enables the company to grow and to gain profit. Obviously, as listed in Australian Stock Exchange- Australian based stock market, prospective buyers are looking at the company profile to gain knowledge about its market profitability. Trading at stock market may be viewed how the product or stocks being offered is popular and profitable in the long run. In this connection, the company provided its own website- http://bravurasolutions.com/ to cater its clients and investors as well.
Disabled people who do manage to make their way into the work force tend to encounter numerous disadvantages such as advancement and on average earn around one quarter of the income of their able bodied counterparts (Barnes, Mercer & Shakespeare 1999, p.110). In addition, the majority of well paid, high skilled, and rewarding positions are commonly taken by non-disabled people (Barnes, Mercer & Shakespeare 1999, p.111). It is possible that employers are not interested or unmotivated to make possible changes or allowance for physically disabled people within their organization
World had make transformation for working time or schedule by producing “work flexible schedule”. Many people like the new transformation. This is because people can make a dual income at the same time. There are many people in moderate class so they need to get a more job to support their-self or family. To increase their income, they need to get two jobs.
INTRODUCTION Today, most of the employees when they want to choose jobs, they are not only looking on how much salaries alone, instead they explore other benefits that jobs can offer to them. One of the benefits that employee will look for is does the job they want to apply offers flexibility especially in terms of work schedule. This is because many employee already have other demanding commitments and the recent changes in the nature of work, along with the introduction of new technologies (cell phones, email and other means of electronic communication) have led to many employees struggling to balance roles in their work and personal lives (Hayman, 2009; Hobsor, Delunas & Kelsic, 2001). Therefore, employees hope to get a job that allows them to do other commitments without disrupting their commitment to work.