What Is a Flex Working Schedule Employee?
Employees who work a flexible schedule may bring a company or organization a variety of benefits, among them: lower absenteeism and tardiness, improved morale, and better productivity.
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Total Hours
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One common requirement in a flexible work schedule is for the employee to work a set number of hours each week, with the employee largely determining how many hours a day and/or which days. Employers may set certain parameters around the number of days and the confines of the typical work day.
Established Work Days
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Another option is that the employer sets a regular and consistent schedule that varies from the typical five-day, eight-hour-a-day work week. This may involve a four-day work week with longer hours, or working from home a day or two during the typical five-day week. These schedules are usually reserved for full-time workers.
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Variable Start and End Times
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Some employees may be allowed to vary their start time each work day, which will also flex their end time. For example, an employee who begins work at 10 a.m. may work until 7 p.m., so that eight hours of work are completed, but outside the standard work day schedule.
Cost
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Flex scheduling should be cost-neutral, meaning that the flex employee's work schedule does not cost the company money, time or productivity. In flex schedules, employees are expected to maintain or increase their productivity levels.
Common Considerations
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When setting up a flexible work schedule, employers typically require 40 hours from a full-time employee, regardless of the work schedule. An employee's leave or vacation time is considered as in a regular work schedule. Work missed during a flexible schedule is applied as with other schedules.
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