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Emerging Trends in Human Resources — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 12 · Business Studies

What Emerging Trends in Human Resources covers in ICSE Class 12 Business Studies: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 12 Business Studies · 2026-27

Topics in Emerging Trends in Human Resources

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1. Flexible Hours

  • 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.
  • Each workday has a common work period, usually four hours.
  • There is a flexibility band around the core work period.
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2. Permanent Part Time

  • Some organisations employ part-time staff on a regular basis.
  • Permanent part time means some or all employees work on a part-time rather than full-time basis.
  • The employer can adjust the number of employees according to seasonal needs or changes in trade cycles.
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3. Work from Home

  • The work from home trend became highly popular after the pandemic.
  • Work from home or telecommuting means using personal computers, networks, and other communication devices to do office work at home.
  • Employees work at home on a computer linked to the office.
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4. Retainership

  • Retainership means engaging or retaining an outside expert to perform a specific task and/or for a specific time period.
  • It is used when specialised knowledge is needed for a task.
  • Companies retain management consultants for strategies, business models, restructuring, revival plans, and merger and acquisition proposals.

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What are the important topics in Emerging Trends in Human Resources for ICSE Class 12 Business Studies?
Key topics in Emerging Trends in Human Resources include Flexible Hours, Permanent Part Time, Work from Home, Retainership. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 12 board exam.
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