Does Workplace Inflexibility Cost Libraries?
By Michael A. Germano Workplace flexibility is hardly a new concept. The idea of the flexible work environment has been around for decades in some form or another (Sladek and Hollander, 2009). Studies show that workers who have say in where and when they work are happier, healthier, more committed to their jobs and their employers. They also produce a higher quality of work (Walter, 2010). The benefits to flexibility in the workplace are significant and apply to both employer and employee (Flexible Work Options, 2010). Conversely, the costs of inflexibility can be high and include lower morale, decreased productivity and significant lack of employee engagement. In the last year there has been a fair amount of discussion regarding the recession and its impact on the flexible workplace. Some have suggested that the current economic climate has resulted in a retrenchment of popularity regarding the flexible work arrangements. A recent study from the Families and Work Institute found that
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