Flextime
Flextime is the most commonly requested, the easiest to manage and the most affordable flexible work
option. It offers flexibility in arrival, departure and/or meal times, typically with a designated core-time
mid-day during which all staff members are present.
While there are no strict rules governing flextime, time flexibility usually is built into the beginning,
middle or end of the day. These arrangements often include a designated time through the central portion of
the day during which all staff are present, referred to as "the core work time" or "core hours." Core hours
encourage continued connection between staff members and offer opportunities for group meetings and communications.
Advantages and Challenges
| Most flextime arrangements involve slight
variations in the staff member's normal schedule. As a result, they are among
the easiest flexible work arrangements to manage (for supervisors and staff
members). |
Loosely structured flextime arrangements may
present several challenges, including
• adequate department coverage and customer service, and
• ability to monitor overtime for non-exempt staff members. |
| Staggering the beginning and ending times of
staff members in a particular work unit can improve work area coverage and
extend the hours of service to internal and external customers. |
In areas where several staff members work
flextime schedules, it may be a challenge to coordinate staff members' schedules
for adequate department coverage and customer service. |
| Flexibility and variety of hours worked can
vary commute times. |
It may be a challenge to sustain morale among
staff members who do not have the opportunity to work a flexible work
arrangement but who have co-workers with flexible work arrangements. |
| Allows staff members to schedule work around
their needs. |
Staff members may get "stuck" in the same
routine for a long period of time. |
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