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Innovative worktime arrangements

P Knauth1

  • 1Institut für Industriebetriebslehre und Industrielle Produktion, Abteilung Arbeitswissenschaft, Universität Karlsruhe, Germany. Peter.Knauth@wiwi.uni-karlsruhe.de

Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health
|January 23, 1999
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Innovative worktime models offer benefits for both employers and employees, enhancing operational efficiency and work-life balance. This study explores various flexible worktime arrangements and their potential impacts.

Area of Science:

  • Management Science
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Human Resources Management

Background:

  • Traditional worktime models often fail to meet the diverse needs of modern employers and employees.
  • There is a growing demand for flexible work arrangements that accommodate personal and professional life stages.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the motivations behind implementing new worktime models from both employer and employee perspectives.
  • To present examples of innovative worktime arrangements and discuss their potential advantages and disadvantages.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of existing literature and case studies on innovative worktime models.
  • Discussion of various flexible worktime arrangements, including annual worktime, time-autonomous groups, and variable worktime.

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Main Results:

  • New worktime models can improve equipment utilization, customer service, and personnel management for employers.
  • Employees benefit from better integration of private needs with work demands, increased autonomy, and adaptability to life changes.
  • Potential negative effects of new worktime arrangements are also considered.

Conclusions:

  • Implementing innovative worktime models requires careful consideration of both organizational and individual needs.
  • Flexible worktime arrangements can lead to enhanced job attractiveness and operational efficiency when strategically managed.