Download or read book Flexible Work Arrangement Options and Employee Engagement in the it Sector written by Ugargol J. D and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Purpose -Organizations have been employing flexibility in the workplace to maintain employee motivation and performance. Engagement is of importance in relation to flexibility in the workplace since the aim of flexible work options/arrangements is to achieve a balance between work obligations and private obligations through work employees can stay and become engaged in their work. This paper contributes to research on employee engagement and the role of flexibility in the workplace by exploring an active state of employees, namely employee engagement, rather than passive work states such as commitment or organizational support Methodology - A survey was completed by 504 employees working in 11 different information technology organizations in Bengaluru, India. A majority of the respondents were from the 26-30 years age group and 87.90% of them were male. The survey included measures of flexible working arrangements and employee engagement along with control variables (demographic).Data were obtained from 504 participants (443 males, 87.90%); 61 females, 12.1%. Most participants were aged between 26-30 years (233 participants). Most participants had worked in their current organization for less than 2 years (219 participants) while most of them had a total work experience of 2 - 5 years (259 participants). Findings - All respondents had availed of at least one type of flexible work arrangements in their current organization. 81.74% of respondents had availed of flexible working hours, 23.21% had availed of flexi-shift arrangements, 39.29% of them had availed of work-from-home/satellite office/telecommuting options, 2.2% had availed of part-time employment, 2.77% had availed of job sharing option, 15.48% had availed of extended leave option and 14.88% had availed of parenthood leave. A weak positive linear correlation of 0.289 between Flexible Work Options (FWO) and Employee Engagement (EE) existed. Relevance / Conclusions - This study addresses the concerns about lack of academic research on flexible work options/arrangements and employee engagement within information technology organizations in the Indian context. The study shows a positive relationship between flexible work arrangements offered by organizations and employee engagement. It is also possible that respondents who chose not to use FWA's to ease their work-life interface problems might have ascertained that this non-use of FWA increases the perceived security of their jobs.The study clearly shows that offering flexible options to employees has potential benefits. Although this study accounted for younger employees and represents only their perceptions, organizations should be aware that flexible work arrangement options are not only important for parents with young children but also for employees who are senior in the organization who can potentially avail of flexible options.

Download or read book Flexible Work Arrangements written by Benjamin H. Gottlieb and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1998-05-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Employee Engagement in Theory and Practice written by Catherine Truss and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-30 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years there has been a weight of evidence suggesting that engagement has a significantly positive impact on productivity, performance and organisational advocacy, as well as individual wellbeing, and a significantly negative impact on intent to quit and absenteeism from the work place. This comprehensive new book is unique as it brings together, for the first time, psychological and critical HRM perspectives on engagement as well as their practical application. Employee Engagement in Theory and Practice will familiarise readers with the concepts and core themes that have been explored in research and their application in a business context via a set of carefully chosen and highly relevant original and case studies, some of which are co-authored by invited practitioners. Written in an accessible manner, this book will be essential reading for scholars in the field, students studying at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as practitioners interested in finding out more about the theoretical underpinnings of engagement alongside its practical application.

Download or read book THE IMPACT OF FLEXIBLE WORK ARRANGEMENTS ON EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AMONG HIGHER EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL STAFF written by Justin Yeaman and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent research has indicated that employee engagement is low among America's workforce. It has also indicated that higher education as an industry is no exception to this trend. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between flexible work arrangements such as teleworking and flexible scheduling, work-life balance, and employee engagement. The theory of action in this study was based upon the tenets of Social Exchange Theory and the norms of reciprocity which would suggest that employees who receive the organizational support to balance work and life will be more likely to repay that support with increased employee engagement. This study was initially planned to implement a high level of workplace flexibility among a group of university human resources professionals to understand their experiences with workplace flexibility. However, the implementation of the intervention was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This resulted in the study having the unique opportunity to document and learn from participants' experiences while working remotely as a result of a global pandemic and public health crisis. Through direct observations, semi-structured interviews, and participant journal entries, this study explored the impact that such a major workplace disruption had on the population's work-life balance, level of employee engagement, the challenges faced, lessons learned while teleworking, and the unit's organizational capacity. This study may be used to inform future research or decisions related to employee engagement, workplace flexibility, or response to similar workplace disruptions.

Download or read book The Future of Work The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review written by Harvard Business Review and published by Harvard Business Press. This book was released on 2021-08-17 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Workplace Flexibility written by Kathleen Christensen and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2011-03-15 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although today's family has changed, the workplace has not—and the resulting one-size-fits-all workplace has become profoundly mismatched to the needs of an increasingly diverse and varied workforce. As changes in the composition of the workforce exert new demands on employers, considerable attention is being paid to how workplaces can be structured more flexibly to achieve the goals of employers and employees. Workplace Flexibility brings together sixteen essays authored by leading experts in economics, demography, political science, law, sociology, anthropology, and management. Collectively, they make the case for workplace flexibility, as well as examine existing business practices and public policy regarding flexibility in the United States, Europe, Australia, and Japan. Workplace Flexibility underscores the need to realign the structure of work in time and place with the needs of the changing workforce. Considering the positive and negative consequences for employer and employee alike, the authors argue that, although there is not an easy solution to creating and implementing flexibility practices—in the United States or abroad—redesigning the workplace is essential if today's workers are effectively to meet the demands of life and work and if employers are successfully able to attract and retain top talent and improve performance.

Download or read book Work life Policies written by Ann C. Crouter and published by The Urban Insitute. This book was released on 2009 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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.

Download or read book Flexible Working written by Gemma Dale and published by Kogan Page Publishers. This book was released on 2020-12-03 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SHORTLISTED: Business Book Awards 2021 - HR & Management Category DISTINGUISHED FAVOURITE: Independent Press Awards 2021 - Business General Category Flexible working is now a key concern for many employees. It spans genders, ages and family circumstances, with 37% of millennials declining a job offer if working flexibly isn't an option and 78% of employees over 50 wanting more flexible hours. Flexible Working is a practical guide for HR practitioners showing how to develop an effective flexible working strategy to meet the needs of employees and the needs of the business. This book explains how to develop effective flexibility policies and processes as well as how to communicate and train line managers on these practices. It also includes advice on how to overcome barriers to flexible working, dispels common myths and offers guidance on the different forms of flexible working available to organizations. Flexible Working shows that working practices outside the standard 9-5, five-days-a-week in the office can benefit a company. It drives employee engagement and performance, reduces costs and workplace stress and improves talent acquisition from a more diverse talent pool. It also explains how a proactive flexible working strategy can have sustainability benefits and reduce a company's carbon footprint. Including case studies from organizations such as Zurich Insurance, and supported by rigorous analysis of flexible working data, this is essential reading for all HR professionals.

Download or read book The Work Family Challenge written by Suzan Lewis and published by SAGE. This book was released on 1996 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'This book is a treasure trove of evidence and debate and is essential reading for anyone interested in human resource management and, indeed, in the relationships between work, employment and society' - British Journal of Industrial Relations

Download or read book The Influence of Flexible Work Arrangements on Employee Engagement written by Marcel Weideman and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book HR Strategies for Employee Engagement Collection written by Wayne Cascio and published by FT Press. This book was released on 2011-12-05 with total page 1272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 3 indispensable books help HR professionals transform talent management, supercharge workforces, and optimize the entire HR function! Three remarkable books offer indispensable, actionable solutions for finding, keeping, and engaging great employees, and optimizing all facets of the HR function. In Investing in People, renowned HR researchers Wayne F. Cascio and John W. Boudreau help HR practitioners choose, implement, and use metrics to improve decision-making, increase organizational effectiveness, and optimize the value of all HR investments. In 17 Rules Successful Companies Use to Attract and Keep Top Talent, top talent management consultant David Russo shows how to systematically build a workforce that’s truly engaged, committed, aligned with strategy, and capable of incredible performance. Russo reveals exactly what great companies do differently when it comes to managing their people – and shows how to apply those lessons in areas ranging from resourcing and compensation to leadership development and culture. In The Definitive Guide to HR Communication, Alison Davis and Jane Shannon offer dozens of practical tips for transforming employee-directed communications from boring to compelling. Organized around the employment cycle, this one-of-a-kind handbook gives HR pros an approach and specific techniques they can use every time they communicate – in any medium, whatever the goal! From world-renowned leaders in human resources and employee communications, including Wayne F. Cascio, John W. Boudreau, David Russo, Alison Davis, and Jane Shannon

Download or read book Flexible Work Arrangements written by Catalyst (Organization) and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Flexible Working in Organisations written by Clare Kelliher and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-04-26 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Flexible Work and the Family written by Anja-Kristin Abendroth and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2023-04-19 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building upon the recent global escalation of the remote work phenomenon, Flexible Work and the Family provides timely insights into flexible work’s implications for the increasingly blurred work-life divide.

Download or read book Flexible Work Arrangements Conceptualizations and International Experiences written by Isik U. Zeytinoglu and published by Springer. This book was released on 2002-12-18 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the effect of flexible work arrangements on individusls' career, family, health and well-being, as well as effects on the workplace and the society.

Download or read book Sustainable Human Resource Management written by Sita Vanka and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-08-13 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a multi-stakeholder perspective on sustainable HRM for the policymakers, managers and academics, addressing issues, approaches, research studies/frameworks and emerging patterns relating to the subject. It discusses various aspects of sustainability, such as making HR more responsible for ensuring sustainability focusing on the triple bottom line, characteristics of sustainable HRM, psychological contracts, emotional intelligence, and psychological capital. The book also explores organizational citizenship behavior, employment relations, employee engagement, sustainable leadership, disruptive HR practices, sustaining employee motivation, educational sustainability, sustainable career management, sustainable environment, employer and employee branding, sustainable organizations, organization culture, training for sustainability, sustainable employee performance, business sustainability and sustainable employability. It provides an update on the concept, processes, issues and emerging paradigms from multidimensional and cross-country perspectives to showcase sustainable HR practices, and appeals to the academics, practitioners and policymakers in the area of HRM.

Download or read book Flexible Work written by Sarah H. Norgate and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-03-27 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flexible Work: Designing Our Healthier Future Lives examines flexible working through the lens of social science, in particular using psychological perspective to address not only what forms of flexible working there are and how they are evolving but also their prospect in the future of work. Bringing together views from thought-leaders and underpinned by research evidence, this book addresses two of the most fundamental business challenges for large and medium organisations – mental health and productivity – calling for the bridging of science and policy to design flexible working for our future healthier lives. Growing from these foundations, this book explains the latest landscape in flexible working, looking at employee psychological health and productivity, including showing up for work sick. Perspectives are provided from around the world on leadership, line management, ‘over attachment’ with technology, commuting, skill-based inequality and control over working time. Readers are offered insights into the relevance of flexible working for a diverse workforce – invisible disabilities, disabilities, older workers and blended families. Throughout, the book offers suggestions for shaping future policy, practice and research. Each chapter concludes with recommendations, making this essential reading for students, academics, human resource practitioners, policy-influencers, policymakers and professionals interested in flexible work.