What is flex time work schedule, 9 advantages and disadvantages

Flexitime, also known as flexwork, is a form of work schedule that allows employees to choose when they want to start and end their workdays, as well as how long they want to take a break, as long as they stay within management’s agreed timescales.

Advantages of flex work schedules

An example of a flexitime working policy would be:

• Flexitime arrival: 7am – 10 am
• Flexible lunch hours: 12am – 2pm
• Flexible leave: 4pm – 6pm
• Core hours (must be in the office): 10am – 12am, 2pm – 4pm

Types of flex time work schedules

9/80 work schedule (9 work days out of 10 days.)
Four 10-Hour Days work schedule (4 work days out of 5 days a week)
Three 12-Hour Days work schedule (3 work days out of 5 days a week)

Advantages of flex work schedules

1. Increased work-life balance as it is possible to spend more family time away from work.

2. Increased productivity when staff take a day off to recharge their batteries.

3. Encourage employees’ study and growth in other areas of interest.

4. Such an arrangement can help employees avoid rush hour by coming to work before the rush hour starts, and leaving before it resumes, which can save quality time wasted during rush hour.