As we move towards a post industrial society it is becoming readily apparent that the Standard Hours
(5-day/40-hour week) model of employment is no longer acceptable for many members of the
contemporary workforce. Although there is strong evidence that this rejection of the Standard Hours model
of employment will continue to grow within Australia, as yet there is little research being undertaken to
determine exactly what forms of work-time options and what conditions of employment the casual or part
time worker wants from employers in the future.
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