Flexible Work Schedules Rock
Have you dreamed about a flexible schedule which allows you to miss that rough commute to work? Have you wished for a compressed work week that allows you to work four days instead of five? Or, luxury of luxuries, have you thought about teleworking from home – even if only part time? If you share these dreams, don’t wait, get ready to negotiate. You can negotiate a flexible work schedule.
Organizations increasingly support a flexible work schedule for employees. Not like the former 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. required office hours, a flexible schedule allows you to come early or stay late, work fewer days or telecommute. Have you negotiated a flexible work schedule for your own work-life balance? Or, does your company offer all employees a flexible work schedule?
What sort of flexible work schedule do you follow? Any tips or experiences you can offer about negotiating a flex schedule or how you are making the flexible work schedule a success for you and your employer are appreciated.
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Flexible schedules DO rock! These are great suggestions! Companies can save thousands of dollars annually by allowing their employees to stray from the traditional forty hour work week. Many people would gladly give up hours to be allowed to spend more time with their families. In addition, many jobs make it possible for people to work from home, allowing the company to save valuable office space and other resources. Companies need to reevaluate their needs, and determine what they can do to both make their employees happy, and reduce spending. Businesses in the private sector should also be allowed to let their hourly workers choose comp time in lieu of overtime pay. The federal government allowed their hourly workers this option in 1978, but it is still illegal for the private sector. What’s wrong with that picture? The federal government should allow private sector businesses as much flexibility as possible so that they can still thrive in this economy. At the NCPA we are fighting hard for increased flexibility! http://www.familyissues.ncpa.org