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Is your company's 'flexibility' just a cover for instability?
Health & ScienceThe Economic Times16 May, 03:43 pmAtlasHour
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Is your company's 'flexibility' just a cover for instability?

In the corporate world, the term 'flexibility' is often a euphemism for indecisiveness regarding hiring practices, budget allocations, and strategic priorities. This atmosphere of uncertainty can take a toll on employees' mental health and personal lives. While flexibility can foster innovation, it becomes detrimental when it shifts the weight of ambiguity onto the workforce.

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In the corporate world, the term 'flexibility' is often a euphemism for indecisiveness regarding hiring practices, budget allocations, and strategic priorities.

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