The Australian Financial Review --- Page: 58 : 28 August 2007
Original article by Catherine Fox

LexisNexis Summary
A number of Australian companies with large female workforces have developed new policies aimed at retaining skilled workers.

With more women currently graduating with law degrees than men, many Australian law firms are being forced to take action to retain female staff. However, the moves to provide benefits such as additional paid parenting leave or an on-site creche are not generally new initiatives, but are being adopted out of necessity.

Research conducted with Perpetual Limited employees suggests that it is becoming increasingly important to permit employees to take regular leave in order to maintain high levels of productivity.

Link: http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/91/0C04D891.asp?Type=60&Category=874

AS the workforce is challenged by an ageing population and skills shortages, mature age workers have become increasingly valuable. Melissa Yen speaks to Errol Peters of Sunstate Cement, examining their innovative and award winning approach to an ageing workforce.

Reading about their 5 pronged innovative efforts is well worth it.
A quick summary:
1. recognise the problem
2. a program of attack
3. the key is communication
4. acknowledge the benefits
5. maintain the success

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