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Flexi time

 

Flexitime

 


Figure 1( Source: clans, 2021)

 

Flextime, often known as Flexi-time, is a non-traditional approach to working hours. Employees can choose their own working hours as a result of this. However, there is a specific period during which all employees must be present at work. The rest of the work hours can be changed to suit the needs of the employee.

The intricacies of flexi-time rules differ from one company to the next. Employees have the freedom to change their working hours from one period to the next without getting permission from their bosses. Flexi-time was first established in Germany in 1967 as a way to alleviate transportation and travel time issues (Pierce & Newstrom, 1980 cited in Berkery, et al., 2020). Some organizations such as popular supermarket chains, Delivery services, in Sri Lanka have applied Flexi-time working schedules to some extent in their operations.

 


        Figure 2(Source: Patriot, 2021)

 

 

Advantages of Flexitime

§  Employees can achieve work-life balance and plan work around their other personal tasks and responsibilities using flexitime. Allowing for flextime is another aspect of creating a family-friendly workplace.

§  Employee retention: Flexible scheduling leads to higher employee satisfaction and decreased turnover.

§  Less work pressure: Dividing time according to the employee's preferences boosts morale, which helps with stress management.

§ Employees' loyalty increased.

§  Less travel time: By avoiding peak traffic hours, you can save time while maintaining a high level of energy (MBA SKOOL, 2015)

 

Disadvantages of Flexitime

§  Communication among team members: It's difficult to schedule meetings that accommodate everyone when everyone's schedules are varied (Flexplanner, 2019).

§  Managing flexible work can necessitate extra discipline.

§  It does not apply to all industries.

 

Conclusion

Flexitime is having more benefits for both Employers and employees due to many reasons despite a few drawbacks. Whereas it cannot apply to all industries due to some challenges and inaccessibility. Researchers argue that organizations that offer flexi-time create a positive employment relationship because flexi-time can be seen as an HCHR practice implemented to address work/non-work conflict by reducing the interference of non-work responsibilities on work commitments, thus providing a benefit and incentive for employees to stay with the company. Benefits like this can foster a great working relationship, which will likely lead to lower employee turnover (Berkery, et al., 2020).

 

References

aclanz, 2021. https://www.aclanz.de. [Online]
Available at: https://www.aclanz.de/en/flexible-working-time-arrangements-part-1/
[Accessed 29 November 2021].

Anon., 2020. E.D.S Innovation. [Online]
Available at: https://www.eds.com.ph/post/the-flexitime-work-schedule
[Accessed 29 November 2021].

Berkery, E., Morley, M. J., Tiernan, S. & Peretz, H., 2020. From start to finish: Flexi-time as social exchange and its impact on organizational outcomes. Science Direct, 38(4), pp. 591-601.

Flexplanner, 2019. https://www.flexitimeplanner.com/. [Online]
Available at: https://www.flexitimeplanner.com/flexi-time-policy.aspx
[Accessed 29 November 2021].

MBA SKOOL, 2015. Flexi time meaning and definition. [Online]
Available at: https://www.mbaskool.com/business-concepts/human-resources-hr-terms/15337-flextime.html
[Accessed 29 November 2021].

Patriot, 2021. https://www.patriotsoftware.com. [Online]
Available at: https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/flex-time-policy/
[Accessed 29 November 2021].

 

 

Comments

  1. NadukaNovember 30, 2021 at 8:36 AM

    Flexy time is getting more advantages to employ er and employees, it can be create great relationship good article

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  2. N R Waduge. MBANovember 30, 2021 at 8:59 AM

    Thank you

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  3. Asitha DNovember 30, 2021 at 4:55 PM

    Flexi hours working concept is dependent on the condition, duties and the industry of the job. As an example , most probably this can not apply to manufacturing industries. However there are many benefits to employees if they have flexi hours. Especially for life balancing and employee retention. The article clearly shows the pros and cons for flexi hours. Nice effort

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  4. Buddhika JayarathnaNovember 30, 2021 at 5:59 PM

    Flexitime is a work schedule that allows employees to choose when they start and end their workday, as well as how long they take breaks, under contribute to successful provided by management. It is one of the most important ways to improve job flexibility and workplace attractiveness (Janza, 2020).Thanks to share good Blog Here

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  5. N R Waduge. MBANovember 30, 2021 at 6:00 PM

    Thank you

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  6. MafadDecember 4, 2021 at 9:57 PM

    One of the challenges you can face when applying flexibility in the workplace is that not all of your employees are confident in getting their jobs done.

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  7. Nuwansiri RathnayakeDecember 14, 2021 at 8:33 AM

    Interesting topic. Flexible working hours can be a great way of helping employees to find a better work-life balance and as a result perform better at work. Simply flexible working hours concept increased productivity and motivation the employees. and this is beneficiary for both employee and organization as well. good article with useful tips.

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  8. M D S PereraDecember 18, 2021 at 12:05 AM

    Very informative and I personally believe that as developing nations, Flexiwork should be adopted in this era of time in countries like Sri Lanka for the betterment of both the employee and the employer.

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  9. Sujeewa RupasingheDecember 18, 2021 at 9:28 PM

    Flexi timing is a very important arrangement but can be implemented only on certain areas of work only. There are mat benefits to both parties thus an independent, self driven employees will be benefitted the most.

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