Flexible Work Arrangements: Experience of a Malaysian Manufacturing Company

Abstract

Purpose: The demands and the needs of employees prompted the development of flexible work arrangements in the West. Using role conflict theory, the present study examines the relationship between the level of flexible work arrangements and the amount of work-life balance evident in the Malaysian manufacturing sector. Design/Methodology: The data were collected from employees currently working in the manufacturing sector. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to analyse the data. Findings: The results indicate a moderately strong positive correlation between flexible work arrangements and the work-life balance dimension. Originality: Previous studies have focused on work-life balance from the perspective of workplace characteristics. Other studies have examined flexible work arrangements provided to employees independently. Moreover, these studies have usually been conducted in the services and banking industries. However, the present research focuses on how flexible work arrangements influence the work life balance of employees in the manufacturing sector specifically.

Striking the Balance: The Priority Ranking of Flexible Work Arrangements in Freight Forwarding Companies

“…Offering FWA can be an attractive job selection criterion for employees working in the container shipping companies. It can also help companies to attract and retain talented individuals who value work-life balance and flexibility in their work arrangements (Yusaini et al, 2023).…”

“…Flexible work arrangements, such as telecommuting or flexible scheduling, can help employees in the industry achieve a better work-life balance (Dilmaghani, 2020). This is particularly relevant in an industry that often involves irregular working hours and demanding schedules (Yusaini et al, 2023).…”