Philippine Labor Flexibility Survey

The Philippine Labor Flexibility Survey conducted jointly by the Institute and the Bureau of Labor and Employment Statistics (BLES) under the sponsorship of ILO in 1990, yielded valuable information regarding the adaptability of establishments to changing economic realities.  Basically, these dictate that they resort to non-traditional operating schemes which affect working conditions such as hours of work, employment policies and work shifts, among others.  Data from this survey were used to make two research monographs on labor flexibility.

The first draft of the monographs were completed in 1992.  Both monographs attempt to provide policymakers some insights on labor flexibility, using empirical evidence.  This will better enable them to make policies and programs attuned to existing working conditions, particularly workers who will be affected by structural adjustment programs.