Overview

The need for flexible work arrangements has become essential in today’s evolving work environment. As hybrid workplaces gain traction, flexible working hours allow employees to better balance their professional and personal lives, leading to improved work-life balance, productivity, and overall well-being. This shift is vital for fostering positive work environments globally. Flexible Work Arrangements: Global Insights delves into the transformative power of flexible work hours, focusing on their impact across diverse cultures and economies. The editors of this collected edition, showcase how different countries and industries navigate the challenges of creating flexible work policies, particularly in hybrid environments. Drawing from global case studies, this work addresses the complexities of work-time laws, the influence of technology, and the critical role of flexible work in promoting gender equity, improving mental health, and fostering productivity. Highlighting the interplay between flexible schedules and sustainable development, this concise study also presents key insights into the role of flexible work arrangements in reducing carbon footprints, supporting gender equality, and promoting economic growth. Ultimately, it offers a comprehensive approach to creating a healthier, more inclusive work culture that enhances employees’ Quality of Life Index. This work is useful for policy makers, business leaders, and HR professionals seeking to understand and implement flexible working policies. It offers practical insights and evidence-backed strategies for creating work environments that not only enhance employee satisfaction and productivity but also align with global sustainability goals.

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Author:   Shashi Bala (V. V. Giri National Labour Institute, India) ,  Puja Singhal (Economist, India)
Publisher:   Emerald Publishing Limited
Imprint:   Emerald Publishing Limited
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.423kg
ISBN:  

9781805928300

ISBN 10:   1805928309
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   27 May 2026
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Foreword; Arup Mitra Chapter 1. A Renaissance of Work: Redefining Patterns; Tusharika Singh Chapter 2. Flexible Working - A Bane or a Boon? A Research-Oriented Journalistic Analysis; Ganesh Shermon Chapter 3. Exploring the Link between Flexible Work Schedules and Violence against Women; Bushra Sabri and Ruchita V. Pillai Chapter 4. Work-Life Balance and Flexible Working Arrangements: A Psychological Perspective; Shashi Bala, Anwesha Sanyal, and Priyakshi Baruah Chapter 5. Integrating Flexible Working Arrangements with Sustainable Infrastructure Development in Tanzania: Opportunities, Challenges, and Policy Implications; Gabriel Mayengo, Athanas M. Garaba, and Crispin Ryakitimbo Chapter 6. Flexible Working Arrangements: Reflections from Zambia; Annie Changwe Nkandu Chapter 7. Issues in the World of Women’s Work in the IT Sector and the Garment Sector in Bangalore, India; Cynthia Stephen Chapter 8. Men’s Participation in Unpaid Care Work: The Case of Working Couples in Delhi NCR; Shipra and Harshil Sharma Chapter 9. Legal Perspective on Flexible Working Hours in Russia; Bryl Iuliia Chapter 10. Flexible Working Conditions in the Republic of Belarus: Legal Regulation and Special Cases; Albina Sibirskaya Chapter 11. Strengthening Care Economy and Promoting Decent Employment through Mainstreaming Flexible Work Arrangements and Artificial Intelligence: An Indian Perspective; Shashi Bala and Puja Singhal

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Shashi Bala is a Senior Fellow at V. V. Giri National Labour Institute, India. Puja Singhal is an Economist from India.

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