Possibilities and Limitations of Flexible Work Arrangements in the Military

Abstract

Employers widely utilize flexible work arrangements (FWAs) both to improve employee work life balance and to increase organizational effectiveness. To date, the private sector has embraced FWA to a much larger extent than has the military. In this project, I outline the underpinnings of workplace flexibility and describe how it can potentially improve the military labor market. First, I outline a conceptual framework that addresses the work environments dynamics and complexities while assessing the most common benefits and challenges found in FWAs. Second, I outline a military-centered five-phase process that facilitates the implementation of FWAs in the military work environment. The model is not a panacea, but is instead a comprehensive starting point to help management understand the importance of workplace flexibility, the positive effects from the organizations and defense members perspectives, and the elements of an implementation plan.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2016
Accession Number
AD1026671

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People

  • Ioannis Kanlis

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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  • Autonomy
  • Biomedical
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  • Applied Psychology
  • Business Administration
  • Cost Reductions
  • Department Of Defense
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  • Governments
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  • Labor
  • Labor Markets
  • Labor Unions
  • Management Personnel
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