The Rise in Fly-In, Fly-Out Jobs and the Challenges Managers Face.

This paper is an overview of the growing trend towards the use of fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) jobs by organizations today. The paper explains the many benefits and challenges that employing people in this type of role can have for all involved including: the employee, team leader, team members, and the family of the employee. We will discuss how FIFO jobs stray from a traditional employee-employer relationship, and how these roles have changed team dynamics and leadership styles in today's workforce. An assessment of industries which would best benefit from employing a FIFO type role, and of a leader who would be most suited to work in type of role. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]