Changing Work Patterns

If the workplace of today could be characterized by a single theme, it would most likely focus on the continual presence of change. Dramatic changes in technology, the marketplace and the workforce have compelled organizations to re-evaluate not only the competitiveness of their products, but also the core ways in which work is performed. It is out of this pursuit for continued survival that organizations have been faced with the notion of varying work-schedules beyond …

…organizations begin to perceive these initiatives as strategic management tools, flexibility will move beyond its origin as an accommodation to working mothers. Simply put, companies intent on succeeding in the marketplace will be compelled to implement flexible work patterns. Such organizations will find that their potential for increased profitability is significantly affected by how skilfully they can integrate a variety of work-time and work-site options to create a climate of equitable flexibility for all employees.