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Flexible Working and Organisational Change

Author : Bram Peper

Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing

Page : 380 pages

File Size : 41,32 MB

Release : 2005-01-01

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 9781781958704

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Book Description

"The central aim of this book is to consider to what extent changes in organisations and in the nature of jobs are compatible with the need, increasingly expressed by employees, for greater integration between work and family life. The book questions what sort of dilemmas modern and future employees face, in terms of shaping their careers and organising their lives at home. The authors formulate answers to these problematic questions by shedding light on relevant developments in the European labour markets, the European workplaces, in (flexible) working patterns, changing preferences for working hours and in gender relations at work.".



Flexible Working Practices and Approaches

Author : Christian Korunka

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 292 pages

File Size : 24,17 MB

Release : 2021-10-25

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 3030741281

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Modern workplaces are following a strong trend of increasing flexible working practices and approaches, offering more flexibility in working times, working places, work organization, and work relations as the result of new information and communication technologies. This book brings together a group of internationally recognized experts in the field of flexible work to examine the psychological and social implications of these practices, describing the current state of research and empirically-based practices in this field. It focuses on organizational, job, and individual factors related to the quality of working life, and identifies potential risk groups where the benefits of flexible work are suppressed or not realized. Ideal for organizations implementing or considering implementing flexible work, for professionals and researchers in work and organizational psychology, and for HR professionals, this volume is an invaluable overview of rapidly changing work norms and their impact on working life.



Flexible Working in Organisations

Author : Clare Kelliher

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 98 pages

File Size : 14,27 MB

Release : 2019-04-26

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1351128329

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Book Description

There is growing interest in flexible working, not only as a means to manage labour more efficiently and for greater agility, but also as a response to increasing concerns over well-being, work-life balance, and participation in the labour force of those with significant non-work commitments (e.g. parents, carers, older workers). As a result, a comprehensive stream of literature on the benefits and challenges of flexible working has developed and led to a body of evidence on the implementation and outcomes of different forms of flexible working arrangements. This book assesses the current state of this literature as follows: Background: the authors review the different definitions that have been proposed, policy developments, availability and uptake. Outcomes from flexible working: the main chapters focus on the outcomes for employers (e.g. performance, employee retention, organisational commitment etc.), as well as for individual employees (e.g. well-being, job satisfaction etc.). Evaluation of extant knowledge: the authors comment on the existing literature and consider the methodological approaches adopted in the literature. Conclusion: suggestions for future research are proposed. Of interest to students, academics and policy-makers, this book provides an expert overview of the empirical evidence and offers critical commentary on the state of knowledge in the field of flexible working and new forms of work.



The Flexible Workplace

Author : Marko Orel

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 274 pages

File Size : 31,79 MB

Release : 2021-01-19

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 3030621677

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Book Description

With current socio-economic development trends and changing work landscapes, modern workplaces are progressively becoming a subject of flexibilisation and hybridisation. Contemporary office environments are commonly adapting to the needs of the flexible labour markets by offering the non-territorial and rotation-based practice of allocating desks to workers on dynamic schedules. This book explores this growing trend by offering different perspectives on the benefits and challenges of the flexible workplace phenomena. Topics discussed range from defining and comparing flexible, coworking and corpoworking spaces, policies made in local environments, and the flexible working taxonomy.



Flexible Work Arrangements

Author : Benjamin H. Gottlieb

Publisher : Wiley

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 44,66 MB

Release : 1998-05-08

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 9780471962281

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Dramatic changes in the composition of today s workforce combinedwith intense competitive pressures on employers, call for new waysof structuring where, when, and how employees accomplish their jobresponsibilities. This book makes the business case for flexibleworking in an organization, and shows how flexitime, job sharing,telecommuting, and compressed work weeks can be used as strategicmanagement tools. Key features: * identifies ways flexible work arrangements can be designed toenhance the personal well-being and job performance of employees,while improving the corporate bottom line. * provides a comprehensive, systematic framework for planning andimplementing flexible work arrangements, including handyquestionnaire style forms assessing employee needs and evaluatingthe impacts of flexible job arrangements. * uses case studies and calls on advice from those with experiencein diverse organizations in order to show how to position flexiblework arrangements and optimize their beneficial effects. Managers and HR managers should read this book if they arecontemplating or embarking upon more flexible options forscheduling work and assisting employees to achieve a healthybalance between their jobs and the rest of their lives. It providespractical answers and how-to guidelines for designing a moreflexible workplace.



The Future of Work: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review

Author : Harvard Business Review

Publisher : Harvard Business Press

Page : 88 pages

File Size : 40,12 MB

Release : 2021-08-17

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1647822297

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Book Description

The future is here. How is your organization responding? Amid the turbulence of a global pandemic, worldwide social justice movements, and accelerated digital transformation, one thing is clear—work will no longer be the same. Employees now expect a flexible, inclusive workplace and a deeper connection to their employer. Organizations must commit to doing good for their people and communities. What should you and your company be doing to adapt? The Future of Work: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review will provide you with today's most essential thinking about creating a work-from-anywhere organization, harnessing AI as part of your team, creating an inclusive culture, and building a purpose-driven organization. Business is changing. Will you adapt or be left behind? Get up to speed and deepen your understanding of the topics that are shaping your company's future with the Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review series. Featuring HBR's smartest thinking on fast-moving issues—blockchain, cybersecurity, AI, and more—each book provides the foundational introduction and practical case studies your organization needs to compete today and collects the best research, interviews, and analysis to get it ready for tomorrow. You can't afford to ignore how these issues will transform the landscape of business and society. The Insights You Need series will help you grasp these critical ideas—and prepare you and your company for the future.



Flexible Working Pocketbook

Author : Anne Dickens

Publisher : Management Pocketbooks

Page : 114 pages

File Size : 42,43 MB

Release : 2015-09-16

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1907078665

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Book Description

Flexible working recognizes individuals' differing needs, lifestyles and life stages. It's about creating an environment in which people can achieve a work-life balance that leads to fulfilment inside and outside their place of work. The Flexible Working Pocketbook looks at the reasons for creating a flexible working environment and at the benefits for the individual and for the employer and its customers. Flexible working options are many and varied. They involve an organisation changing where, when and how their employees work. The Flexible Working Pocketbook explores the different options for flexible working, looks at how to introduce flexibility across the organisation, how to encourage 'flexible behaviour' and how to measure its success.



Work-life Policies

Author : Ann C. Crouter

Publisher : The Urban Insitute

Page : 392 pages

File Size : 46,20 MB

Release : 2009

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 9780877667483

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Book Description

"Sociological essays on policies that could help employees balance their workplace responsibilities with their other responsibilities. Policies examined encompass organizational policies, municipal policies, state policies, and federal policies. Workers studied include salaried professionals and low-wage part-time hourly workers"--Provided by publisher.





Work-Life Integration

Author : Suzan Lewis

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 188 pages

File Size : 29,54 MB

Release : 2005-05-05

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 0470013141

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Book Description

Developments in IT and communication technology, coupled with the global 24 hour market, have led to boundaries between work and personal life becoming ever more blurred, while work/life policies and practice struggle to keep up. This book aims to challenge traditional thinking on work life balance, and to explore different ways of promoting change at many levels. It provides a historical overview of the topic, critiques contemporary approaches and offers creative ideas for integrating work and personal life in local, national and global contexts.