How work-life affects training
Work-life conflict hinders participation in education and training
Just over 50% of workers not currently studying say they are unlikely to participate in education or training in the next 12 months. This is despite the fact that around 60% agreed that education or training had some obvious benefits.
“While there is a real enthusiasm for additional education and training, the realities of life get in the way” says Natalie Skinner, author of the forthcoming report Work–life issues and participation in education and training.
The report uses data from the 2009 Australian Work and Life Index, an annual national survey of nearly 3000 employed people.
It is clear that low-paid workers need greater support if they are to add study to their work, family and other life commitments.
“Participation in education or training resulted in significantly higher work–life conflict for low-paid workers, not experienced by those in higher paid occupations”, says Natalie.
When compared with men, women in higher-paid occupations are more likely to find that their work–life balance suffers. Many women recognise this as a potential issue, with nearly 80% of those working full-time who are not in education or training saying they do not have sufficient time to take on studying. This was also true for part-timers.
VET is seen as a more likely option for most employees, and only a minority of employees in this study anticipate undertaking a university-level qualification in the next 12 months. The majority anticipate any future training to be for a VET or other type of qualification.
Work-life issues and participation in education and training by Natalie Skinner will be available soon. The report is part of a larger project Low paid workers and VET: Increasing participation amongst lower paid workers over the life-cycle
www.ncver.edu.au/research/projects/10404.html
Just over 50% of workers not currently studying say they are unlikely to participate in education or training in the next 12 months. This is despite the fact that around 60% agreed that education or training had some obvious benefits.
“While there is a real enthusiasm for additional education and training, the realities of life get in the way” says Natalie Skinner, author of the forthcoming report Work–life issues and participation in education and training.
The report uses data from the 2009 Australian Work and Life Index, an annual national survey of nearly 3000 employed people.
It is clear that low-paid workers need greater support if they are to add study to their work, family and other life commitments.
“Participation in education or training resulted in significantly higher work–life conflict for low-paid workers, not experienced by those in higher paid occupations”, says Natalie.
When compared with men, women in higher-paid occupations are more likely to find that their work–life balance suffers. Many women recognise this as a potential issue, with nearly 80% of those working full-time who are not in education or training saying they do not have sufficient time to take on studying. This was also true for part-timers.
VET is seen as a more likely option for most employees, and only a minority of employees in this study anticipate undertaking a university-level qualification in the next 12 months. The majority anticipate any future training to be for a VET or other type of qualification.
Work-life issues and participation in education and training by Natalie Skinner will be available soon. The report is part of a larger project Low paid workers and VET: Increasing participation amongst lower paid workers over the life-cycle
www.ncver.edu.au/research/projects/10404.html
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