Flexitime Advantages And Disadvantages

There are many benefits that employees can avail from the flexitime. One of them is the opportunity for employees working in accordance with the biological clock. People having habit of getting up early in the morning possess the option of starting their working day early when they are alert. Simultaneously, staggered starting times can accommodate employees feeling most productive later in the day (Downes & Koekemoer, 2012). The reduction in travels is also a benefit for employees as they possess the option of setting their schedule while traveling to work during off-peak hours. However, there is another benefit as the opportunity for employees to spend more time with the families and in leisure activities. It reflects sufficient time to people for attending and focusing on their personal aspects. Flexitime enables people to attend their family obligations without sacrificing their tasks. Due to the flexibility in work schedules, parents have reported the increased satisfaction (Ahmad, et

One of the main benefits is the reduction of lateness, absenteeism, and turnover. There are other benefits as well including enhanced recruiting, decline in overtime, enhanced morale of employee, and appropriate use of equipment. Other benefit for employers is the flexitime allowing businesses for extension of their hours of operation. It can be said that flexitime can enhance the scheduling as it permits organisations to respond to the peaks and demands of workload. The flexitime approach reflects the appropriate organisation of work (Idris, 2014; Beham, et al., 2014). Wei, et al (2013) reflected the long-term benefits of flexitime as the improved practices of management. It further treats employees emphasising planning while promoting the team approach for solving issues. The flexitime requires a shift from the controlling aspect of management style to facilitative management