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Keynote speakers presentations

Work Life Balance LogoPresentations from the Work Life Balance Conference 2006

The presentations of keynote speakers are available as pdf documents.  Please note that not all speakers provided an electronic presentation.

The changing workforce of the twenty-first century
Phil Ruthven, Chairman IBISworld

Perspectives on work-life balance in Australia (no presentation available)
Pru Goward, Federal Sex Discrimination Commissioner

Standing still is not an option: work-life balance initiatives in Canada
Professor Linda Duxbury, Carleton University, Canada

The Singapore work-life harmony approach
Andrew Fung, Ministry of Manpower, Singapore

Let's get flexible - benefits of flexible work options for older workers
Professor Louise Rolland, CEO, Business Work and Ageing, Swinburne University

Getting the right people for the Western Australian Police
Karl O’Callaghan, WA Commissioner of Police

The New Zealand work-life balance project - different perspectives
Trudie McNaughton, Expertise Limited, New Zealand
Heather McDonald, Department of Labour, New Zealand

Generation X and Y  - attracting and retaining workers
Karen Schmidt, Let’s Grow Training

Flexibility in the health care industry
Dr Penny Flett, CEO Brightwater Care Group