Flexibility in practice: the gender impact

Article Abstract:

A UK research study of the growing use of part-time and temporary employees indicates female employees can be affected negatively by the use of non-standard labor. Employers increasingly expect workers to be flexible in terms of hours or skills, but many working women are disadvantaged by the hours, pay, and conditions associated with part-time or temporary work. The trend towards increased flexibility is due to downsizing or extended operating hours. Non-standard workers' performance, overtime, sick, and holiday pay, as well as their union membership, are also analyzed.

Research, Working women, Part-time employment, Part time employment, Flexible work hours, Flexible hours, Temporary employment

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Economic performance increased by using several methods of employee participation

Article Abstract:

The 1996 European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions survey looked at the impact of employee participation on economic performance. Results indicated that organizations gain economically when their employees participate in decisionmaking. The survey also indicated higher qualified workforces were consulted more than lower skilled workers. Employee participation also improved product quality.

Social aspects, Surveys, Participatory management, Employee performance appraisals, Performance appraisals

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