  The Importance Of Flexibility In The Workplace (2007) Ref: hrman0004 All over the world, there is a revolution going on, there is a transformation of business and of the services needed and wanted by people. Organisations are realising that no matter how organisational activities were organised and conducted in the past that now in the 21st century there are new ways and better methods that are essential for the future. This means that there is a better understanding of the nature of work, the needs of organisations to get the most from their resources in particular their people resources; this is done by devising work methods and working patterns that fit into this. More and more strains are placed on limited and decreasing resources, therefore resources have to be arranged, planned and organised to make sure that they are used to the greatest possible advantage. Organisations face a constant pressure to improve their effectiveness and efficiency. These pressures have led to more flexibility, dynamism and responsiveness, all which have led to improved levels of customer service. There has been a change in the levels of customer expectations, which has resulted in improvements in product quality and levels of service, one way that this has taken place is through advances in information technology. Flexibility is one approach that allows resource pressures and demands to be met. Although work methods and working patterns are changing constantly, organisation’s main aims are still to be profitable and effective, however this is not always easy to achieve as organisations now operate in an environment that is chaotic, fast changing and unpredictable. Organisations need to pay attention to the demands of customers, so that work methods and working patterns are suitable. One way that organisations can meet these demands and pressures is through the people within the workforce in the organisations, it is important for an organisation to have the necessary skills, qualities, attitudes and the right approach to work. The concept of flexibility is not relatively new. The health, energy, transport and telecommunications industries have always had to be available 24 hours a day, days a week and 365 days a year. Therefore working patterns outside the ‘normal’ 9 to 5 have been around for some time now, however they more important now than ever. 14,000 words 54 pages in length Excellent use of literature Expertly written throughout 1. Introduction 2. Methodology What is research? Types of Research The Research Process The Research Models Methods of Research Interviews Questionnaires Surveys Methodology Rationale 3. Literature Review Introduction Benefits of Flexibility The Need of Flexibility Impact of Women in the Workforce Changing Role of Fathers Eldercare Responsibilities Downshifting Corporate Downsizing Employee recruitment and retention Productivity Development of the Global Economy Growth of the Information Economy Atkinson’s Flexible Firm Model Numerical Flexibility Temporal Flexibility Functional Flexibility Core and Peripheral Workers Flexible Working Arrangements Flexitime Contracts Annual Hours Contracts Zero Hours Contracts Further Flexible Working Arrangements Job Sharing Part Time Working The Work Life Balance 4. Research Findings Lloyds TSB Lloyds TSB Findings Debenhams Debenhams Findings Sainsbury’s Sainsbury’s Findings Asda Asda Findings Marks & Spencer Marks & Spencer Findings 5. Conclusion 6. Recommendations 7. Appendices How To Order 1. Select reference number hrman0004 from the dropdown list 2. Click the PayPal button 3. Click the "Click Here" button on the PayPal page to submit your credit/debit card payment 4. We will email your chosen dissertation in PDF format within 24 hours |