Rights and wrongs
Universities need to consider exactly what postgraduates’ employment status is
It’s now uncontroversial that a healthy working environment results in a diverse and productive workforce. Recognition, meaningful and accessible benefits, respect and dignity for all, supporting work–life balance, and fair and equitable remuneration are the best recruitment and retention tools available. When done right, organisations benefit from people that are motivated, dedicated and less likely to quit, burn-out or move on.