Managing in a Flexible Workplace

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A managerial guide outlining specific methods to meeting the challenges of flexible work arrangement in an organization. Olmsted and Smith, co-directors of New Ways to Work, advise supervisors on the "nitty-gritty" issues of scheduling, overseeing work load, and maintaining team spirit within the nine most common flex options of flextime, job sharing, telecommuting, regular part time, and compressed work. Includes numerous and helpful checklists, worksheets, and sample schedules to help pave the way for a workplace that works for both employer and employee. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.