October 2024 Client Profile

Jeff knows that flextime can be a valuable benefit for his employees, but he isn't sure how to implement a flextime program.

Trying to balance work and life demands can be hard for employees. A traditional workweek schedule doesn't offer the flexibility that all employees need. Allowing employees to work flexible schedules is an inexpensive way to help them find their work/life balance.

Flextime is any schedule that doesn't follow the standard workweek model. A flextime workweek could consist of four 10-hour days or of hours set by the employee that include the business's defined peak work hours. Schedules can essentially be whatever both Jeff and his employees agree upon.

For the flextime program to work successfully, Jeff will have to watch schedules carefully to ensure that key people will be available during critical work hours. He also should ensure that there is sufficient supervision and coordination between departments within his business. And safety and security issues will need to be reexamined and policies changed as necessary before flextime can be implemented.

Client Profile is based on a hypothetical situation. The solutions discussed may or may not be appropriate for you.