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Business Definition for: Multiskilling

a process by which employees acquire new skills. Multiskilling is a form of flexible working in which employees are available to undertake a number of different jobs. It has led to a reduction in demarcation disputes and greater employability for employees.

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Melbourne leads multiskilling revolution.: Byline: Bill Pheasant Apr 30, 2006 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX) -- The University of Melbourne is planning a radical revamp of its courses, which is being watched with interest around Australia. It intends to adopt a model similar to...; Tags: Strategy, University of Melbourne, Victoria University; Research articles 2006-04-30
Ansett II hovering.: Oct 18, 2001 BRW ABIX via COMTEX -- The collapsed Australian airline, Ansett Australia Holdings, could be revived in a different format by Singapore International Airlines. The chief executive of Qantas Airways, Geoff Dixon, is trying to persuade the union movement to allow reform...; Tags: Deutsche Bank AG, Qantas Airways Ltd., Strategy; Research articles 2001-10-17

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