Flexitime
In the UK, flexitime or flextime (also known as Flexible Working Hours) refers to an employee benefit that allows staff members to vary their working hours within agreed parameters, in order to achieve a better work-life balance. This flexible approach enables employees to choose when they start and finish their day, subject to certain core hours or minimum attendance requirements.
Flexitime typically involves the following key features:
- Flexible start and finish times: Employees can choose their own start and finish times within agreed parameters, usually with some flexibility in both morning and afternoon sessions.
- Core hours: A set period of time (e.g., 10am-3pm) when all employees are expected to be present at work, regardless of their individual flexible arrangements.
- Minimum attendance requirements: Employees must attend the workplace for a minimum number of hours or days per week, usually aligned with core hours.
- Time banking: Some organisations use time banking systems, where employees earn and bank ‘flexi-hours’ that can be used to take extra time off or adjust their working hours as needed.
The primary objectives of Flexitime are:
- To improve work-life balance by allowing staff to manage their personal commitments more effectively.
- To increase employee satisfaction and engagement through greater autonomy and flexibility.
- To enhance productivity and efficiency by enabling employees to work at times when they are most focused or energised.
Flexitime arrangements can be tailored to suit the specific needs of an organisation, taking into account factors such as business requirements, operational demands, and employee preferences.
AceRota’s flexible scheduling feature allows employees to create a personal schedule that suits their needs, enabling them to manage their work-life balance more effectively and increasing job satisfaction. It also helps managers to monitor and approve employee schedules in real-time, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
