Definition of insulator. : one that insulates: such asa : a material that is a poor conductor (as of electricity or heat) â compare semiconductorb : a device made of an electrical insulating material and used for separating or supporting conductors.
Because we all work from home with flexible schedules, we didn't miss a beat. A wider talent pool. Because of our flexible work policies, we've been able to hire people from across the United States and even Europe. As a small business, finding talent that fits best with our company, regardless of location, is priceless. Opening up new sources of talent. By offering flexible schedules and family-friendly policies, companies can find talent that otherwise is closed off to traditional 9-5 office jobs.
A firmâs ability to respond to changes in its environment both rapidly and at low cost. In a business context, flexibility can refer to a number of different ideas. Today its most common usage is in the workplace where it refers to such things as flexi-time, variable hours and extended periods of leave. But the word has a longer pedigree in the area of strategy, where it generally refers to a firm's ability to respond to changes in its environment both rapidly and at low cost. In the (limited) sense that strategy is an unchanging commitment to something, it is the antithesis of flexibility.