modulus of elasticity; coefficient of restitution

A system that allows employees to choose their own working hours within certain limits, provided they complete their assigned tasks.

physical process where an object changes shape under stress but returns to its original form once the stress is removed

A government policy that adjusts holiday dates to create a long weekend by bridging a gap between a holiday and the weekend; the resulting extra day off is usually compensated for by working on a preceding or following weekend.

an engineering term describing a material that has lost its ability to return to its original shape after being stressed for too long

flexible; adaptable; having room for maneuver or negotiation

Employment where working hours, location, and income are not fixed; typically refers to freelancers, temporary workers, or gig economy labor