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Global Competition. Sample comprised of 474 randomly selected HR professionals. Analyzing 474 of 2988 emails sent, 2716 emails were received (response rate = 18%). Survey fielded January 31 – February 6, 2006; presentation generated on February 10, 2006. Margin of error is +/- 4.0%.
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Global Competition • Sample comprised of 474 randomly selected HR professionals. • Analyzing 474 of 2988 emails sent, 2716 emails were received (response rate = 18%). • Survey fielded January 31 – February 6, 2006; presentation generated on February 10, 2006. • Margin of error is +/- 4.0%.
Due to increased global competition, has your organization extended its work hours in the past year?
Due to increased global competition, has your organization extended its work hours in the past year?
Other • 9/80 schedule • Both above • Both increased productivity and business operations in other time zones • Due to regional competition, not global • By practice, but not officially • Downsizing • Due to centralization of work at our location • Due to employee satisfaction • Due to increase of customers • Internal business processes • One week less shutdown period • Our organization as a whole has not but certain departments have (IT and receptionist coverage have both extended coverage) • To be competitive in our markets • To keep up with competitors • To meet customer needs for appointment times • To provide more convenient service • We are already a 24 hour per day, 365 days per year operation • We have flex time, teleworkers and mobile access which allows people flexibility. Extra hours are not necessarily the result just smart business.