With the recent COVID-19 pandemic and new generations in the workplace, the need for flexible work arrangements is the future. Employees are now expecting flex time to be an option, and labor unions will support the option in negotiations. Read the article below:
Society for Human Resource Management. (n.d.). Managing flexible work arrangements. https://rishrm.wildapricot.org/resources/Documents/Managing%20Flexible%20Work%20Arrangements.pdf
Next, consider yourself an HR manager. You are tasked with considering flex options for your employees to increase morale and employee satisfaction and avoid labor issues. Respond to the following:
What flex options would you consider?
Explain the benefits of having flex time for employees.
Explain the benefits of having flex time for employers.
Are there any disadvantages to having flex-time options?
What laws or regulations would you consider as you look at different work arrangements?
What is the union’s role in this?
What did you learn from completing this discussion question?
Please provide references.
