Emerging Trends in Human Resources — Flashcards

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Flexible work-hours or flexitime means allowing employees the freedom to come to work for the prescribed number of hours in a week or month. It gives employees a fixed core period and freedom around i…

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Each workday consists of a common work period, usually four hours. Employees must be present during this core period and can choose the remaining four work hours as per convenience. For example, the c…

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Flexible work hours reduce employee absenteeism and tardiness, improve motivation and morale, increase productivity, and make recruitment easier. Employees also get better work-life balance because th…

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Flexible hours cannot be used where all employees must be present at the same time. Managers may face problems directing employees outside the core time period. Planning, controlling, and operating co…

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Permanent part time means some organisations employ part-time staff on a regular basis instead of full time. The workers remain part of the organisation on a regular basis, but they work fewer hours t…

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Permanent part time is useful when both husband and wife are employed. It also helps an employer adjust the number of employees according to seasonal or trade-cycle requirements.

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The employer can adjust the number of employees as per changing requirements from season to season or from one trade cycle to another. This makes staffing more flexible and can reduce operating costs …

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Part-time employees may not be totally committed and loyal to the employer. A greater number of part-time employees may be needed for the work. They may also not receive benefits such as employee prov…