Flexible schedules are all about ensuring that employees have some control over their time, but they can take a variety of forms. For example, a flexible schedule might mean starting each day at 8am and ending at 4pm, rather than sticking to the traditional 9-to-5. Or, it might mean sticking to certain core hours on certain days of the week, but offering lots of wiggle room outside of those hours. Or, it might involve full flexibility and a variable schedule every day.
13 Flexible Companies Committed to Paying Men and Women Equally
Many companies are now committed to ending the gender pay gap—at least within their own business borders—by paying men and women equally. Here are 13 of them.
Research Explainer: “Gender Discrepancies in the Outcomes of Schedule Control on Overtime Hours and Income in Germany,” European Sociological Review
A new study shows that people who have more control over their schedules tend to work longer hours than those who have less control.
Why Ultradian Rhythms Matter at Work
By figuring out when you have your peak energy, you can not only be in tune with your ultradian rhythm, but also be your most productive.
Flextime and Predictable Schedules: It’s Time to Re-Imagine Work
Flextime can increase production and minimize turnover in a way that benefits both employers and employees, shares Ithaca College student Olivia Abry.
Lack of Work Flexibility Prompts Woman to Sue Former Employer
This spring, one woman took her frustration with her company’s lack of work flexibility to the next level by suing them after they fired her.
Not a Morning Person? Beware of “Morning Bias”
Are you a morning person? If not, the results of a new study might make you think twice about hitting that snooze button.
