Beschreibung:
Dramatic changes in the composition of today's workforce combined with intense competitive pressures on employers, call for new ways of structuring where, when, and how employees accomplish their job responsibilities. This book makes the business case for flexible working in an organization, and shows how flexitime, job sharing, telecommuting, and compressed work weeks can be used as strategic management tools. Key features:
Defining and Making the Case for Flexible Work Arrangements. How Flexible Work Arrangements Can Address Personal and Organizational Needs. The Cycle of Planning, Implementing, and Evaluating Flexible Work Arrangements. The Effects of Flexible Work Arrangements. Sage Advice from Experience: On Management Training and the Implementation Process. Toolkit: Assessing Needs and Effects. References. Index.