Essays about: "Flexible work arrangements"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 18 essays containing the words Flexible work arrangements.

  1. 11. The Implications of Being an Ambitious Worker : A qualitative case study on the entreployee in contemporary society

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Management & Organisation

    Author : Leila Axelsson; Theofilos Nicolaidis; [2019]
    Keywords : entreployee; identity regulation; talent management TM ; human resource management HRM ; flexible work; work ethics; community; labour relations; new capitalism; organisational culture; mental health effects; employment; spatial boundaries;

    Abstract : Recent changes in work arrangements for employees has given rise to the emergence of a new labour form in contemporary society, namely the entreployee. In contrast to traditional work, entreployees are given more flexibility and responsibility to manage their work, while at the same time are expected to extend their usefulness to the organisation. READ MORE

  3. 12. Is there a need to stabilize Flexible Working Arrangements? A qualitative case study within the Swedish public sector

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Karin Andreasson; Sara Hansson; [2018-07-03]
    Keywords : Flexible Working Arrangements; Boundary Theory; Technology; wedish Public Sector;

    Abstract : Work-life flexibility has influenced the way work is organized in modern organizations, which has led to a widespread adoption of the concept Flexible Working Arrangements (FWAs). While FWAs is a well-researched area, there are still significant limitations in previous literature. READ MORE

  4. 13. FLEXIBLE WORK ARRANGEMENTS: STRESS-BUFFERING OR STRESS-EXACERBATION?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / / Institutionen för sociologi och arbetsvetenskap

    Author : Maria Bydén; [2017-03-02]
    Keywords : flexible work arrangements; job control; flex-time; job stress; well-being;

    Abstract : Job control is traditionally considered a buffer against stress. To find out if there is any evidence to support this idea, I compared the perceived job stress levels among school principals in the public sector within the Gothenburg region with their degree of job control, more specifically, the possibilities to flexible work arrangements they experienced that their job provide. READ MORE

  5. 14. Flexible Working Arrangement : Exploring leader prototypicality, endorsement, and employee's respect in SMEs

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Företagsekonomi; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Lena Sugita; Zixiang Zhao; [2017]
    Keywords : Flexible Working Arrangements FWAs ; SME; leader prototypicality; leader endorsement; respect; worklife balance; social identity model of leadership SIMOL ;

    Abstract : Background: Today ’s organizations receive increasing pressure from society and workers to maintain good work life balance. Flexible working arrangement is one of the HRM policies to improve employee’s work performance, job satisfaction and retention. Prior discussion still does not find the clear result on the positive effect of FWAs. READ MORE

  6. 15. Unlimited Vacation Policies: Their influence on employees

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Caimin De Jong; Luis Miguel Arevalo Östberg; [2015]
    Keywords : perceived productivity; job satisfaction; Unlimited vacation policy; freedom; work-life balance; trust; vacations; flexible work arrangements.; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Unlimited vacation policies are a rising trend, particularly among startup and tech companies. Giving employees total freedom to choose their vacation days may prove to be beneficial for both company and employees. READ MORE