... of the PLS-SEM (partial least square structural equation model) approach, we analyzed a moderated mediation model in the digital platform work context. Findings Results present that both platform work remuneration and flexibility help gig platforms develop an affective trust relationship with gig workers...

...Matthias Spitzmuller; Chenyang Xiao; Michalina Woznowski Purpose Hybrid and virtual work settings offer greater flexibility and autonomy, yet they also have the paradoxical effect of weakening the connection of employees to each other and their identification with the organization. The purpose...

... methodologies Entrepreneurship Qualitative Flexibility Work-life balance (WLB) Small to medium size enterprises (SME) In today’s world of extreme jobs (Hewlett and Luce, 2006), extreme parenting (Jong, 2010), and a fervent search for “balance” (Trunk, 2007), understanding how individuals construct...

... Licensed re-use rights only Mediation Healthcare Flexibility Job design Job satisfaction Work-life balance Work-family conflict Australia’s population, along with that of many other countries, is ageing, and the proportion of the population aged 85 years or older is predicted to rise from...

... of MITDs on employees’ WLB. Design/methodology/approach This paper uses semi-structured interviews to investigate the role of MITDs on employees’ WLB. Findings The findings underscore the important role of MITDs in terms of the attainment of flexibility (how, where, and when work is done), which...

...Bernice Adei Kotey Purpose Under the Australian Fair Work Act 2009, employees can request flexible working arrangements (FWAs) from their employers. Provision of FWAs is costly to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). They can, however, use FWAs to achieve competitive advantage. The purpose...

...Virginia Fernández‐Pérez; Antonio José Verdú‐Jóver; Jose Benitez‐Amado Purpose This paper aims to examine how the characteristics of CEOs' social networks, such as the size of the network and the strength of the ties, influence strategic flexibility from a strategic orientation perspective...

... in contrast to a slight fall in France. The authors also find a reinforcement of the working time norms in France and something of a tentative re‐emergence in the UK. However, against these trends evidence is also found of an enhanced flexibility in the scheduling of hours in both countries with French...

...Dimitrios M. Mihail The issue of labour flexibility has sparked controversy in Greece. This empirical study sheds light on workplace flexibility in small and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) that employ the vast majority of workers in Greece. The study tries to assess the extent to which Greek SMEs...

...Candelaria Ruiz‐Santos; Josefa Ruiz‐Mercader; Frank McDonald This paper investigates the use of contractual working flexibility (temporary and part‐time contracts) by Spanish small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). A framework based on a contingency approach is used to identify variables...

... “qualitatively flexible work tends to be: too much (overtime), too variable, consisting of inadequately co‐ordinated tasks, leading to task interruptions, territorial conflicts and role conflicts; characterized by many new contacts with very diverse people; characterized by exposure to contagiously stressful...

... of life. Flexibility in terms of latitude to change hours or place of work to fit in with family needs, together with supportive management, were crucial for all the families interviewed. Some of the parents working in a range of jobs were able to achieve this flexibility although in some cases...

...James Arrowsmith; Ann E. McGoldrick Explores the extent and patterns of age discrimination within a changing workplace context, and specifically focuses on how employment flexibility may be used to the mutual advantage of employers and older workers. Results are presented from two large‐scale...

... in the management of human resources. © MCB UP Limited 1991 Flexibility Job design Cellular manufacturing Human resource management Organizational change MANUFACTURING CHANGE: INTRODUCING CELLULAR PRODUCTION IN TWO BRITISH FACTORIES 15 F undamental change in the production process necessitated...

... point of view,what principles can be adopted by organisations wishing to increase their capacity to learn. Organizational learning Learning organizations Flexibility Human resource management Innovation Projects 24 PERSONNEL REVIEW 1 9 , 5 O ne of the main messages about organisational...

... benefits and possible costs associated with such developments are identified and discussed. Finally, some suggestions for future research and practice in the area are raised. MULTI-SKILLING: A DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED BENEFITS OF NEW APPROACHES TO LABOUR FLEXIBILITY WITHIN ENTERPRISES by John L. Cordery...