HalaAltamimi.bsky.social
@halaaltamimi.bsky.social
Assistant professor of Public Administration
Study 3 looks at drivers of adoption. Orgs with higher fringe benefits & greater demand fluctuations rely more on flexible labor. Those with stronger long-term financial health are also more likely to adopt it, while larger nonprofits use less than smaller ones. 9/9 www.mdpi.com/2076-3387/15...
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August 13, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Study 3 looks at drivers of adoption. Orgs with higher fringe benefits & greater demand fluctuations rely more on flexible labor. Those with stronger long-term financial health are also more likely to adopt it, while larger nonprofits use less than smaller ones. 9/9 www.mdpi.com/2076-3387/15...
This study concludes a three-part project. Study 2 shows that while flexible labor can strengthen nonprofits’ short-term finances by lowering direct labor costs, it has no impact on long-term financial performance, onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1.... 8/
The Financial Implications of Flexible Labor Use in Nonprofit Organizations
Labor flexibility is becoming increasingly common, yet its organizational implications for the nonprofit sector remain largely unexplored. This study examines the relationship between flexible labor ...
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August 13, 2025 at 7:50 PM
This study concludes a three-part project. Study 2 shows that while flexible labor can strengthen nonprofits’ short-term finances by lowering direct labor costs, it has no impact on long-term financial performance, onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1.... 8/
Practically, we do not advocate for abandoning flexible labor altogether. The findings highlight that nonprofits may need to limit flexible labor use in core activities and reserve it for functions where flexibility does not erode the organization’s capacity to create public value. 7/
August 13, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Practically, we do not advocate for abandoning flexible labor altogether. The findings highlight that nonprofits may need to limit flexible labor use in core activities and reserve it for functions where flexibility does not erode the organization’s capacity to create public value. 7/
These results matter for both theory and practice. Theoretically, they extend debates on marketization by showing how efficiency-oriented reforms can backfire when transplanted into the nonprofit context without regard for sector-specific needs or values. 6/
August 13, 2025 at 7:42 PM
These results matter for both theory and practice. Theoretically, they extend debates on marketization by showing how efficiency-oriented reforms can backfire when transplanted into the nonprofit context without regard for sector-specific needs or values. 6/
Using panel data (2008–2018) on U.S. non-profits, the findings of fixed effects models show that growing use of flexible labor in nonprofit organizations can undermine operational outcomes, especially when such roles are assigned to core functions critical to mission delivery. 5/
August 13, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Using panel data (2008–2018) on U.S. non-profits, the findings of fixed effects models show that growing use of flexible labor in nonprofit organizations can undermine operational outcomes, especially when such roles are assigned to core functions critical to mission delivery. 5/
We argue that while flexible labor may promise cost savings and agility, its short-term, transactional nature can misalign with mission-driven service delivery where stability, organization-specific knowledge, and long-term relationships are critical for public service delivery. 4/
August 13, 2025 at 7:41 PM
We argue that while flexible labor may promise cost savings and agility, its short-term, transactional nature can misalign with mission-driven service delivery where stability, organization-specific knowledge, and long-term relationships are critical for public service delivery. 4/
We develop a theoretical framework that bridges NPM efficiency logics with the nonprofit sector’s institutional, motivational, and relational contexts. 3/
August 13, 2025 at 7:40 PM
We develop a theoretical framework that bridges NPM efficiency logics with the nonprofit sector’s institutional, motivational, and relational contexts. 3/
In this study, we look at one key aspect of marketization: the use of flexible labor (temporary, contract, gig-style roles) in nonprofits and its impact on operational outcomes necessary for mission achievement. 2/
August 13, 2025 at 7:38 PM
In this study, we look at one key aspect of marketization: the use of flexible labor (temporary, contract, gig-style roles) in nonprofits and its impact on operational outcomes necessary for mission achievement. 2/
Many congratulations!!!
May 9, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Many congratulations!!!