The flexible company utilizes managerial and organizational techniques that adopt various flexibility forms of the use of human resources.
Purpose
A more competitive and unpredictable business environment requires a flexible company. The company is proactive in adapting to a dynamic competitive environment. By being flexible, it can meet business needs in a volatile market.
Composition of human resources
The company divides its employees into core and non-core. The core group consists of full-time primary workers. They are an integral part of the core business functions. Individuals who fall into this category have the highest level of skills, knowledge, and experience, which is difficult to replace.
Non-core groups consist of individuals who are less skilled and less experienced. In the labor market, their numbers are relatively large because their skills are readily available. They work outside the core business functions and are usually part-time workers.