Variable work schedules
a form of flexibility in the employee's work schedule
Effect
comfortable
increase employee performance
Compressed work schedule
increase the working hours a day in exchange for more days off.
Eg: 10 hours a day, 4 days a week
Chevron, BP Amoco, Kraft
Foods, Philip Morris
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"nine-eight" schedule
1 cycle = 2 weeks = 80 working hours
9h/day * 8 + 8h = 80h
one day off per week and one week off after each cycle.
more time for personal work
affects health by doing many things a day
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eg: Shell Oil and BP Amoco Chemicals
Flexible work schedules
Flexible time
Select the start and end time of the job within a specified period.
Core time
the time of day that all members of a group or organization must be present for work
Eg: Microsoft and Texas Instruments.
Job Sharing
Many slots in one day
Part-time
Jobs market are tight
Businesses that meet the needs of their employees and benefit from the talents of more people
Telecommuting
make use of advances in science and technology
comfortable working time and space
benefits
Save time and travel costs
increase work flexibility
help enhance work-life balance
Empowerment
empowered to freely make decisions
Effect
increase creativity
productivity
decision making
employee satisfaction
Successful empowerment
respect and motivate employees
Full support and training from higher management.
Participation
participate in making decisions about their own work
Members can
suggestions
propose new ideas
support the decision-making process of higher management.
Effect
create a positive working environment
encourage creativity
ustainable development for the organization
Higher accuracy and efficiency (decisions)
Successful participation
A civilized working environment
respect for the differences of opinion
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