Flextime is a non traditional office schedule, such as working from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It can also include working four 10-hour days instead of five eight hour days. Telecommuting (also called teleworking) enables employees to work from home or from smaller offices with communications access to the main workplace. Telecommuting is ideal for jobs that require research, analysis, reading, writing, designing and data entry.
Benefits of Flextime and/or Telecommuting
- Less absenteeism for personal needs because employees have greater flexibility in scheduling appointments.
- Increased employee productivity. Employees can choose work hours that maximize their most productive hours while decreasing workplace interruptions.
- Extended business hours for employers with offices or clients in several time zones.
- Reduces employee stress by not commuting or commuting during non-peak hours.
- Cost savings for office space, parking and equipment.
- Higher employee morale and retention rates.
- Saves on gas and vehicle depreciation, and decreases traffic congestion and air pollution.
If you’re an employee interested in telecommuting, click here to see if you fit the profile of a successful telecommuter.
Employers, click here to learn more about establishing a telecommuting program. |
