Introduction
The nature of work keeps changing. With
the availability of information in fingertips, accelerating technology and
geographical distance being reduced today’s work design is much different for
what it was a decade ago
Workplace flexibility is a strategy of
responding to the changing circumstances. This emphasizes the willingness and
ability to adopt to change particularly when and how work is being done
Flexible employees have their company’s
objective in their mind and work to achieve them, adjusting their efforts. This
benefits the employee in learning new skills, being able to support colleagues,
becoming more valued by the employer etc. Flexible employers analyse their
subordinates and allocate working style in a manner in which maximum output can
obtained by him/her. Flexible schedules are
an alternative for the traditional 9 to 5 schedule. This provides space for
more flexibility in working hours and allows more work life balance to the
employees.
Flexible work environment brings in
employee satisfaction, commitment as a result of improved work life balance of
the employee. This in return will benefit the employer by increasing
productivity and reducing employer turnover.
It is important for the employers to identify
their trade and come up with the best possible solutions. For some, especially
the education sector it will not be possible to provide flexible schedules. The
educators and administrators are connected with the fixed schedule of the students.
Students are given fixed schedules and to have flexible schedules will mean a
total mess up. Hence it is important to identify different ways where
flexibility can be provided in such sectors. Employers can select to provide
flexible leave schedules,
Conclusion
In the modern world where people are
stressed, it is important for the employers to understand that the employees
needs to be looked after in every aspect. When they are being allowed to be
committed towards the organization the end result is benefiting the organization.
However in sectors like education a different mechanism should be imposed to achieve
this.
References
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It is very important to have satisfied team around as we need to get things happening in easy way. So the flexible environment is much needed as identified and I personally believe that too much of freedom or flexibility also will not offer much results in developing economies.
ReplyDeleteFlexible work design is very important for employees, and corporate employers now adopt the most flexible policies for employees. It can satisfy employees and thereby retain employees.
ReplyDeleteFlexible working enable employees for a bit relaxation but employer have to ensure that the same productivity and efficiency is remaining.
ReplyDeleteMuch important aspect in line with the current social context. It is observed that the society is getting more and more restless in line with the economic situation of the country and globe. Hence, it is vital important to offer the flexible working methods in order to get the maximum outcome within the prevailing conditions.
ReplyDeleteFlexible work style supports to improve employee satisfaction since it creates a good work & life balance.
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