Fred has worked for Alliance TV and Radio for 10 years, but the 90minute commute to and from work is really bothering him. He approaches his supervisor and is pleased to find that she takes his request seriously and comes up with a plan that allows him to work from his home two days a week. This attempt to accommodate Fred and other workers like him reflects the need of employers to recognize:
A) impact of technology.
B) rising worker expectations.
C) the growing number of older workers in the labor force.
D) the global environment of business.

Question

Fred has worked for Alliance TV and Radio for 10 years, but the 90­minute commute to and from work is really bothering him. He approaches his supervisor and is pleased to find that she takes his request seriously and comes up with a plan that allows him to work from his home two days a week. This attempt to accommodate Fred and other workers like him reflects the need of employers to recognize:
A) impact of technology.
B) rising worker expectations.
C) the growing number of older workers in the labor force.
D) the global environment of business.

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Employers are recognizing rising worker expectations, such as the desire for flexible work arrangements to improve work-life balance.

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