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More of us could work in part-time roles if they were designed better

  • Written by Natalie Smith, PhD Student, Queensland University of Technology
imagePart-time roles become difficult if that employee is the only source of knowledge, contact or sign-off.www.shutterstock.com

Lisa was a young accountant with plenty of experience, solid references and was looking for work. She approached a large accounting firm she had previously worked for in another city in the hope of working with them again.

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