Flexible Working Arrangements

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Starbucks
2019
Student’s Name
4/24/2019

Flexible Working Arrangements 1
Introduction
Flexible worker arrangements help the organizations in sustaining its competitive advantage
by retaining the best talent in the company. Under this arrangement, the employees are
provided with the flexibility to work in accordance with their choice and lead to higher job
satisfaction and commitment towards the organization. It is analyzed the adoption of flexible
working arrangements has increased from 50% to 53% (De Menezes and Kelliher, 2017)
Introduction and types of flexible working arrangements
Starbucks is well known for providing flexibility to its workers and providing maximum
benefits to them. Starbucks has a strong legacy of progressive and responsible employment. It
provides the employment opportunities to the diverse population including students, working
partners, and the fresher’s for the achievement of personal and professional growth. The
company provides equal benefits to all the employees who work for more than 20 hours. The
main aim of baristas is to provide flexibility to the employees and deliver the best services to
its customers (Starbucks, 2016).
Starbucks offers flexible working arrangements to provide the opportunity to the working
women’s and millennial to continue their professional and personal growth. It provides work-
life balance and also supports the students who work for more than 20 hours by providing
Starbuck College achievement plan. These flexibilities allow the company to retain the staffs
that are motivated and loyal to the company. The company understand the outside obligations
of its partners and desires to provide a stress-free environment in which all the employees
work in a collaborative manner. Flexibility provides the ease to attract the best talent and
retain them for a longer period of time (Timms et al, 2015).