Question

Cathy Mavrinac is the vice president of HR for Arcadia Bakeries, a large bread manufacturer. Recently, Hans Brune, one of the best bakers in the company, approached her with a problem. "Cathy, I've got several people on my team who are having a hard time balancing their work and family lives. Either they have children at home or they care for elderly parents, and it's just too hard for them to work a regular schedule. Is there anything we can do?" Cathy thought about it for a minute and responded, "I think so. I've been hearing about some innovative flexible work schedules recently. Let me put some ideas together, and we can talk about it at the next company meeting." At the next company meeting, Cathy announced, "Starting next month, we're going to implement a new flexible work schedule. All employees will be able to request part-time assignments. We will pair people who want to work part-time so that each work shift is covered." Cathy is proposing a plan. Which of the following advantages are associated with flexible scheduling? Check all that apply. A. Flexible scheduling can improve employee satisfaction. B. Flexible scheduling always reduces the overall amount of time employees have to work. C. Flexible scheduling can help employees to balance work and family life. D. Flexible scheduling can attract and retain good employees.

Answer 1

Cathy mavrinac has so many responsibilities as vice president of the company, Looking into the problem, she took a wise decision to implement flexible hours work schedule.

The advantages that are associated with flexible hours are -

A. Flexible scheduling can improve employee satisfaction - As the problem faced by the employees is resolved by the management they will be able to work with dedication.

C. Flexible scheduling can help employees to balance work and family life- The employees will not have to juggle between work and family. They will be able to give proper time to both of them.

D. Flexible scheduling can attract and retain good employees - Satisfied employees are the biggest eye-catcher for the company. Seeing the relaxed work environment, more and more employees will be willing to join the company, retaining the old employees as well.