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Alternative Work Arrangements
Cassandra B. Cameron
University of South Carolina Aiken
On my honor as a University of South Carolina Aiken student, I have completed my work according to the principle of Academic Integrity. I have neither given nor received any unauthorized aid on this assignment/examination.
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Cassandra B. Cameron
Abstract
With the changing work environment it is important that employers and employees both know about the various methods of ways that alternative work arrangements. There are four different types of alternative work arrangements (AWA). The four types are telecommuting, job sharing, flextime, and compressed work week. It is important that both managers and employees understand what each alterative work arrangement is and how they could potentially benefit them individually or the organization as a whole. The methods of each AWA will be discussed, and how they are implemented into organizations. The growing number and surprising statistics will be discussed. The benefits of AWA’s for both the organization and the employee will be discussed. AWA’s as a way to slowly and gradually retire will be examined and explained. The potential barriers for arranging an AWA will be discussed in addition to where AWAs work best in the work place.
Keywords: alternative work arrangements, telecommuting, flextime, job sharing, and compressed work week.
Alternative Work Arrangements
In today’s evolving work environment, alternative work arrangements (AWA) are becoming increasingly popular. Alternative work arrangements are appealing to various people and companies for various reasons. They allow different and unique opportunities for employees and employers. Alternative work arrangements allow employees “increased flexibility in managing both a career and a personal/family life” (Frank and Lowe 2003 p.139). Women originally were the ones who mainly initiated the push for alternative work arrangements (Frank & Lowe 2003
Cassandra B. Cameron
University of South Carolina Aiken
On my honor as a University of South Carolina Aiken student, I have completed my work according to the principle of Academic Integrity. I have neither given nor received any unauthorized aid on this assignment/examination.
Signed:
Cassandra B. Cameron
Abstract
With the changing work environment it is important that employers and employees both know about the various methods of ways that alternative work arrangements. There are four different types of alternative work arrangements (AWA). The four types are telecommuting, job sharing, flextime, and compressed work week. It is important that both managers and employees understand what each alterative work arrangement is and how they could potentially benefit them individually or the organization as a whole. The methods of each AWA will be discussed, and how they are implemented into organizations. The growing number and surprising statistics will be discussed. The benefits of AWA’s for both the organization and the employee will be discussed. AWA’s as a way to slowly and gradually retire will be examined and explained. The potential barriers for arranging an AWA will be discussed in addition to where AWAs work best in the work place.
Keywords: alternative work arrangements, telecommuting, flextime, job sharing, and compressed work week.
Alternative Work Arrangements
In today’s evolving work environment, alternative work arrangements (AWA) are becoming increasingly popular. Alternative work arrangements are appealing to various people and companies for various reasons. They allow different and unique opportunities for employees and employers. Alternative work arrangements allow employees “increased flexibility in managing both a career and a personal/family life” (Frank and Lowe 2003 p.139). Women originally were the ones who mainly initiated the push for alternative work arrangements (Frank & Lowe 2003
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