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Nine to five doesn't work for everyone. Many people prefer more flexible hours to accommodate the other things going on in their lives, like children or classes. The resources listed will help you learn more about making flextime work for you.
Flextime
Sometimes life gets in the way of working regular hours. Flextime is one of several alternative work options that can help you balance your life. Employees may have a schedule that involves working four ten hour days or may work a staggered schedule.
Flextime and the Emerging Business
Competition is heavy for competent employees, who won't hesitate to turn down an offer that interferes with their personal lives. Businesses can better compete for employees if they allow them to work more flexible hours, according to this article.
Making Flextime Work
You may have to face more than your boss's objections when you try to work a flexible schedule. You may face resentment from co-workers who don't like the fact that you get to leave early -- nevermind that you started work two hours before them.
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