Flexible working, also referred to as flextime or flexitime, encompasses unconventional work arrangements that consider an individual’s personal needs, often involving remote work to some extent. It signifies any work schedule apart from the traditional nine-to-five.
In the UK, specific groups are mandated by law to be given flexible working options. Since 2003, parents of children under 6 and those with disabled children under 18 have the legal entitlement to request flexible work arrangements.
Flexible working benefits employees by offering a better balance between work and personal life, reducing absenteeism and stress levels. Employers gain advantages like increased motivation, higher productivity, reduced expenses, and improved trust in the employer-employee relationship. Despite these acknowledged benefits, opinions on flexible working vary, with some perceiving it as a potential slippery slope towards excessive employee freedom and lowered productivity expectations.
One of the operational challenges tied to flexitime involves accurately recording and managing each employee’s work hours to ensure compliance with contractual obligations. HR software is gaining popularity as a convenient method for employees to log their hours and for managers to monitor them.
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