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Morgan, Frank T. – Personnel Journal, 1977
After citing reasons for the use of flextime, a case study is presented which indicates positive effects of flextime scheduling for employees--work satisfaction, better performance, and more personal life--and the company. (SH)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Comparative Analysis, Employee Attitudes, Employer Attitudes
Werther, William B., Jr. – Personnel Journal, 1976
Widely held misconceptions about the dependability, availability, and ability of part-time manpower have prevented this reservoir of potential employees from realizing its full capabilities. These misconceptions are explored, the advantages to using part-time personnel are discussed, and a variety of possible schedule variations are described.…
Descriptors: Financial Problems, Flexible Working Hours, Labor Force Development, Labor Supply
Fields, Cynthia J. – Personnel Journal, 1974
An experiment with variable work hours in one department of a large company was so successful that it has become standard procedure in various corporate areas, both staff and line. The result? Increased production, fewer errors, improved employee morale, and a significant reduction in lateness and absenteeism. (Author)
Descriptors: Employee Attitudes, Employer Employee Relationship, Flexible Working Hours, Job Satisfaction
Brinton, Robert D. – Personnel Journal, 1983
Although labor unions traditionally have fought for shorter working hours, there have been recent reversals in this trend. The Pulp and Paperboard Division of Temple-Eastex Incorporated converted to a 12-hour shift and found that safety improved, productivity increased, and overtime decreased. (JOW)
Descriptors: Flexible Working Hours, Personnel Management, Program Effectiveness, Unions
Turney, John R.; Cohen, Stanley L. – Personnel Journal, 1983
Facets of alternative work schedules (AWS) are discussed: importance of employee control, possible negative consequences, AWS handbook, time monitoring systems, and treatment of exceptions. AWS' effect on productivity and motivation is examined. (SK)
Descriptors: Employee Responsibility, Flexible Working Hours, Job Satisfaction, Personnel Management
Teriet, Bernhard – Personnel Journal, 1982
Describes a German experiment whereby fulltime employees can work fewer hours without losing status and parttime employees have more options on allocations of working hours. The process ensures that management can count on enough staff for peak periods and more easily plan ahead. (JOW)
Descriptors: Flexible Working Hours, Part Time Employment, Temporary Employment, Work Environment
Coltrin, Sally A.; Barendse, Barbara D. – Personnel Journal, 1981
Flexible working schedules are being implemented by a variety of organizations as an alternative to the conventional work week. Flextime provides a wide array of advantages, but the system also has disadvantages. Properly implemented in appropriate situations, flextime can be a very positive scheduling asset to employees, organizations, and…
Descriptors: Employer Employee Relationship, Flexible Working Hours, Organizational Communication, Work Environment
Edwards, Richard A. – Personnel Journal, 1975
Shift workers appear to be more satisfied in situations where swiftly rotating shifts have replaced fixed-period rotating shifts. (Author)
Descriptors: Job Satisfaction, Performance Factors, Relationship, Task Performance
Balch, B. W. – Personnel Journal, 1974
Descriptors: Employee Attitudes, Job Satisfaction, Older Adults, Older Workers
