Analysis Of Flexible Working Essay

Contents

Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3
Challenges Face by Modern Businesses……………………………………………………………………………………. 3
Advantages of Flexible Working……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
Disadvantages of Flexible Working…………………………………………………………………………………………… 5
Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6
References………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7
Bibliography……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8

INTRODUCTION
Contrary to popular belief, the concept of flexible working is not a new one, although it has been a “hot” topic over the past few years. In the modern world, people have to juggle multiple responsibilities, both at home and at work, which can have serious impact on the quality of work produced by the individual. Flexible working aims to address such concerns for employees, allowing them to adapt their work to their lifestyle rather than adapting to the traditional “9-5” routine.
To begin with, we start by broadly understanding the meaning of the term “Flexible Working”. According to (DirectGov UK), 'Flexible working' is a phrase that describes any working pattern adapted to suit your needs. The (DirectGov UK) website also states various examples of working arrangements which can be classified as Flexible working, some of which include:
  * flexi time: choosing when to work (there's usually a core period during which you have to work)
  * annualised hours: your hours are worked out over a year (often set shifts with you deciding when to work the other hours)
  * compressed hours: working your agreed hours over fewer days
  * staggered hours: different starting, break and finishing times for employees in the same workplace
  * job sharing: sharing a job designed for one person with someone else
  * homeworking: working from home
  * part time: working less than the normal hours, perhaps by working fewer days per week

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