Flexible Working Hours

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Introduction

Ahmad, A.R., Talha, M., Idris, M & Hashim, M.H (2013). A Study of Flexible Working Hours and Motivation. Journal of Asian Social Science. Vol 9, No 3

This paper aimed at investigating the relationship between the incorporation of flexible working hours and motivation of employees. The study outlined in the paper showed that flexible working hours have a direct relationship to employee motivation as it allows them to concentrate on varied roles in the competitive work environment today.

Peper, B., Doorne-Huiskes, J. ., & Dulk, L. (2005). Flexible working and organizational change: The integration of work and personal life. North Hampton, MA: Edward Elgar.

This book aims at examining the extent by which changes in nature of work and organizations fit in the necessity for integration between family life and work. It examines the dilemmas that future employees will face in advancing their careers and enhancing organization in their homes.

Zeytinoglu, I. U. (2003). Flexible work arrangements: Conceptualizations and international experiences. The Hague: Kluwer Law International.

This book acknowledges the elimination of the old standards pertaining to fixed locations and hours with employers preferring flexible work arrangements that come with more control over the task assignment, economic circumstances and rate of production. It presents the impact of flexible work arrangements on employee wellbeing, family, health, career, workplace and the society at large.

Stredwick, J., Ellis, S., & Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. (2005). Flexible working. London: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

This book questions the obsession of employers with regular working hours while most talented and capable potential employees are unable to work for fixed time durations. It acknowledges that flexible working hours allows entities to respond troughs and peaks in demands cost effectively, not to mention attracting and retaining productive staff.

Avery, C., & Zabel, D. (2001). The flexible workplace: A sourcebook of information and research. Westport, Conn: Quorum Books.

This book examines the flexible work concept and traces the growth and origin of the concept while reviewing research pertaining to varied flexible work arrangements. It presents examples on companies in varied parts of the world that have adopted the concept and identifies sectors that need to incorporate the concept.

Reilly, P. A. (2001). Flexibility at work: Balancing the interests of employer and employee. Aldershotd: Gower.

This book underlines the benefits pertaining to flexible working arrangements while examining the needs of employees and employers. It shows how mutual flexibility can be developed, as well as the preconditions for the success of such arrangement. He acknowledges that flexible working arrangements would improve service and quality, lower cost, increase productivity, and meet supply needs and hedge against change.

References

Ahmad, A.R., Talha, M., Idris, M & Hashim, M.H (2013). A Study of Flexible Working Hours and Motivation. Journal of Asian Social Science. Vol 9, No 3

Peper, B., Doorne-Huiskes, J. ., & Dulk, L. (2005). Flexible working and organisational change: The integration of work and personal life. North Hampton, MA: Edward Elgar.

Zeytinoglu, I. U. (2003). Flexible work arrangements: Conceptualizations and international experiences. The Hague: Kluwer Law International.

Stredwick, J., Ellis, S., & Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. (2005). Flexible working. London: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Avery, C., & Zabel, D. (2001). The flexible workplace: A sourcebook of information and research. Westport, Conn: Quorum Books.

Reilly, P. A. (2001). Flexibility at work: Balancing the interests of employer and employee. Aldershotd: Gower.