Common use of Workplace Modernisation Clause in Contracts

Workplace Modernisation. 10.7.1 The parties are committed to a continuous process of modernising the workplace to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction, more flexible working arrangements, enhanced skills and job satisfaction. 10.7.2 The parties commit themselves to the following principles:- 10.7.2.1 Acceptance that the work of individuals will be more broadly based and generic in nature, incorporating the ability for an employee to perform a wider range of duties which are incidental or peripheral to their main task or function. 10.7.2.2 Subject to agreement by management, employees will undertake training for the wider range and higher level duties. This will lead to access of higher pay when performing those more skilled jobs. 10.7.2.3 Where the period of higher duties extends beyond 30 days and is not for the sole purpose of replacing a person on authorised leave, the base salary shall be increased accordingly. 10.7.2.4 The parties will not create barriers to advancement of employees within the skills structure or through access to training.