Accession Number:

AD1026671

Title:

Possibilities and Limitations of Flexible Work Arrangements in the Military

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report

Corporate Author:

Naval Postgraduate School Monterey United States

Personal Author(s):

• Kanlis,Ioannis

Report Date:

2016-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

87.0

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.

Descriptors:

• personnel management
• information systems
• cost reductions
• culture (social sciences)
• public policy
• case studies
• job satisfaction
• department of defense
• management personnel
• human resources
• military personnel

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Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE