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Higher Administration Administrative Services

Explore the impact of changing working practices and new technology on organizational efficiency and employee satisfaction. Learn how flexible working practices such as outsourcing and career breaks can benefit both the organization and its employees. Discover ways to streamline activities and adopt cost-effective practices that align with modern social trends and regulations.

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Higher Administration Administrative Services

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  1. Higher AdministrationAdministrative Services Outcome 2 Changing Working Practices

  2. Changing Working Practices

  3. New technology • Communications and exchange of information has become easy, fast and relatively cheap.

  4. Competition • Highly competitive business environments have forced organisations to streamline activities and adopt working practices which are as cost-effective as possible.

  5. Social trends • The Flexible Working Regulations 2002 (reflecting changes in social trends) has forced change in the workplace.

  6. Different working practices • Terms of contract • Working hours • Mode of work

  7. Different Working Practices cont… • Outsourcing • Career Breaks • Case Loading

  8. Impact of flexible working practices on the organisation • Short-term contracts can be used to employ staff only when they are needed.

  9. Impact of flexible working practices on the organisation • Organisations can retain workers whose personal circumstances have changed.

  10. Impact of flexible working practices on the organisation • Savings can be made in terms of occupying building space.

  11. Impact of flexible working practices on the organisation • Increased choice of working methods to suit employees’ lifestyles, will benefit the organisation with better morale, motivation and productivity.

  12. Impact of flexible working practices on the organisation • Outsourcing of services to specialist firms can be cost effective, despite the possible loss of control over a particular area of work.

  13. Impact of flexible working practices on the employees • Advantage – greater choice and flexibility to suit changing needs and lifestyles

  14. Impact of flexible working practices on the employees • Disadvantage – Job Security – implications for pensions, ability to get a mortgage, etc.

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