Advantages of Flextime
sense of comfort to employees, and allows them the freedom they need when they might need it. Having this reduces job related stress tremendously. (10)
Flextime can also lead to loyalty to the company from the employee. With the economy in a downturn many employees are not looking to change jobs at this moment, and with money tight companies want to keep employees. Flextime offers ways in which employees can work hard when they want to. An employee is more loyal to a company who works with them and gives them more options than just a paycheck. Many employees view loyalty as a two way street in which the employer must show loyalty to them also. Flextime is a great way to show the loyalty that the employee deserves. (6)
Flextime is a flexible hour program that could very well change the way work is done in America. Flextime can lead to less stress, better employees, employee loyalty, employee retention and motivated employees. If a flextime program is not an integral part of a corporation it is not only the employees who loose, but also the corporation. More than a quarter of full-time workers, or 25 million people, work flexible schedules. With the benefits of flextime and other flexible options both employees and employers can benefit from their advantages. (4)
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