flexitime

(noun)

An arrangement that allows employees to set their own working hours within agreed limits; normally must include certain periods (core time) when they must be at work.

Related Terms

Examples of flexitime in the following topics:

  • Flextime

    • Flexitime is a variable work schedule, in contrast to traditional work arrangements requiring employees to work a standard 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. day.
    • The advantages of flexitime for the individual include: better work-life balance, less commute, less fatigue, more days off, and lower sickness.
    • For employers, flexitime can aid the recruitment and retention of staff.
    • Flexitime can also improve the provision of equal opportunities to staff unable to work standard hours.
    • Flexitime can give employees greater freedom to organize their working lives to suit personal needs.

  • Moving to Flexible Work Schedules

    • Flextime (also called flexitime or flexi-time) is a variable work schedule, unlike traditional work arrangements in which employees work a standard 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. shift.