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Higher Administration Administrative Services. Outcome 2 Changing Working Practices. Changing Working Practices. New technology. Communications and exchange of information has become easy, fast and relatively cheap. Competition.
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Higher AdministrationAdministrative Services Outcome 2 Changing Working Practices
New technology • Communications and exchange of information has become easy, fast and relatively cheap.
Competition • Highly competitive business environments have forced organisations to streamline activities and adopt working practices which are as cost-effective as possible.
Social trends • The Flexible Working Regulations 2002 (reflecting changes in social trends) has forced change in the workplace.
Different working practices • Terms of contract • Working hours • Mode of work
Different Working Practices cont… • Outsourcing • Career Breaks • Case Loading
Impact of flexible working practices on the organisation • Short-term contracts can be used to employ staff only when they are needed.
Impact of flexible working practices on the organisation • Organisations can retain workers whose personal circumstances have changed.
Impact of flexible working practices on the organisation • Savings can be made in terms of occupying building space.
Impact of flexible working practices on the organisation • Increased choice of working methods to suit employees’ lifestyles, will benefit the organisation with better morale, motivation and productivity.
Impact of flexible working practices on the organisation • Outsourcing of services to specialist firms can be cost effective, despite the possible loss of control over a particular area of work.
Impact of flexible working practices on the employees • Advantage – greater choice and flexibility to suit changing needs and lifestyles
Impact of flexible working practices on the employees • Disadvantage – Job Security – implications for pensions, ability to get a mortgage, etc.