Investigating preferred vs actual working hours: Are workers with disabilities more restricted?

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

The number of working hours is an important issue for employees and employers, and there is often a mismatch between the actual and preferred working hours. This mismatch is more intense for employees with disabilities, who may be unable to find preferred conditions of employment and who need flexibility for daily life, travel, and medical appointments. A mismatch in working hours can lead to stress, fatigue, low morale, and low productivity. It is important for managers to manage the mismatch for all employees, especially those with disabilities, to increase satisfaction, productivity, and work-life balance.

Practical Implications

The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2018), "Investigating preferred vs actual working hours: Are workers with disabilities more restricted?", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 26 No. 6, pp. 18-21. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-06-2018-0112