The 2012 Guide published by SHRM & FWI highlights the effectiveness of workplace flexibility practices of award-winning worksites across various industries
As the economy flirts with a double-dip recession and cost-conscious companies hesitate to re-hire, the workplace for many Americans has shifted away from crowded offices to a new world of solitary work.
Offering virtual work options can be a way for organizations to retain valuable employees and, in some cases, to boost employee productivity. But, supervisors face the challenge of managing these virtual teams.
A flexible work system, including at-home work, telecommuting and flextime, was introduced in the second half of 2010 for central and local government employees in South Korea.
Flexible work initiatives can improve recruitment and retention efforts, increase worker productivity, improve organizational diversity efforts, encourage ethical behavior, and help the organization’s efforts