What Are the Benefits of an Employee Flex Schedule?

An increasing number of employers are providing flex scheduling options to their employees. This form of specialized scheduling provides value to employees and their employers, consisting of any combination of job sharing, reduced work weeks, alternative shift times or telecommuting from home.

Increased Job Satisfaction

According to a Georgetown University Law Center's Workplace Flexibility 2010 report, flex scheduling can be an effective tool in increasing employee job satisfaction.

Increased Retention Rates

Flex scheduling options accommodate employees looking to achieve a better work/life balance. Employers hoping to retain valuable staff members benefit from from the improved balance and increased job satisfaction that flex scheduling provides to their employees.

Increased Productivity

According to Joyce M Rosenberg of the Chicago Tribune, workers who take time off through flex scheduling programs, often make up more than the time they took off. Employees who believe in organization's commitment to helping them achieve balance are more productive, and more committed to helping the organization achieve its strategic goals.

Increased Attractiveness to Job Applicants

Employers face stiff competition when looking to recruit talented applicants. Organizations that offer flex scheduling programs are at an advantage when trying to attract the best job seekers.

Reduced Overhead Costs

Job sharers not only share roles and responsibilities, but often equipment and desk space. Reduced work weeks and telecommuting options also lower employee commuting costs.

References

• Workplace Flexibiliyy 2010 Georgetown University Law Center: Flexible Work Arrangements: The Fact Sheet
• Bankrate.com: Flexible hours create productive, satisfied workers
• Chicago Tribune: Flexible Schedules May Increase Productivity; Joyce M Rosenberg; 2006