1. Modulators of Workforce Flexibility
Volatile
Uncertain
Complex
Ambiguous
-technology
-desire of employees (work-life balance)
-needs of companies/customers (flexible production/services)
2. Assessing Workplace Flexibility
è strategic HRM
-regulations/compliance
-efficiency
-health/life-balance
-employer attractiveness
3. Supra-National Legislation and Regulation
European Commission
-guarantee min. standards on working hours
-max. weekly working hours (set at 48 hours)
-rest periods and breaks
-annual leave
-the EU imposes limitations on overtime working
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