{"id":5191,"date":"2026-03-02T13:50:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T19:50:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zoomshift.com\/blog\/?p=5191"},"modified":"2026-04-01T08:59:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T13:59:34","slug":"benefits-of-flexible-work-schedules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoomshift.com\/blog\/benefits-of-flexible-work-schedules\/","title":{"rendered":"16 Benefits of Flexible Work Schedules That Prove It\u2019s Worth It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every once in a while, something comes along and changes the way work happens. The assembly line. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comidor.com\/blog\/productivity\/automation-in-the-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Automation<\/a>. The internet. In 2020, as the world shut down amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, that change was the implementation of flexible work schedules.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While flexibility wasn\u2019t a new idea, remote work and flex time helped businesses stay operational during that period. Since then, many employees\u2014and employers\u2014have embraced the benefits, with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/resources\/flexible-work-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">71%<\/a> of H<\/span>R experts now believing the traditional work schedule is becoming outdated.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"793\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">ZoomShift<\/span><\/span> understands that flexible scheduling can be complex to manage. But when implemented well, the benefits can far outweigh the challenges. Whether you\u2019re exploring flexible schedules or already using them, here\u2019s why they continue to be a smart move in 2026.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-flexible-work-schedules\"><\/span><b>What are flexible work schedules?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexible work schedules refer to any agreement between employers and employees that allows employees to control:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many hours they work<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When they work<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where they work<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A combination of any of the above<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In practice, it\u2019s any schedule that doesn\u2019t look like a traditional 9-to-5, Monday-through-Friday workweek. For one employee, it may look like coming into the office three days a week and working remotely the rest of the week. For another, it may look like working early in the morning or late into the night.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, not all jobs are a good fit for flexible schedules. Some jobs must be done on location, like construction or retail sales. Other jobs have to be done at a certain time, such as call centers, which need to be open while the audience is awake.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.zoomshift.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/benifits-of-flexible-work-schedules-for-employees.png\" alt=\"benefits of flexible work schedules for employees.\" width=\"1461\" height=\"2031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoomshift.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/benifits-of-flexible-work-schedules-for-employees.png 1461w, https:\/\/www.zoomshift.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/benifits-of-flexible-work-schedules-for-employees-216x300.png 216w, https:\/\/www.zoomshift.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/benifits-of-flexible-work-schedules-for-employees-737x1024.png 737w, https:\/\/www.zoomshift.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/benifits-of-flexible-work-schedules-for-employees-768x1068.png 768w, https:\/\/www.zoomshift.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/benifits-of-flexible-work-schedules-for-employees-1105x1536.png 1105w, https:\/\/www.zoomshift.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/benifits-of-flexible-work-schedules-for-employees-217x302.png 217w, https:\/\/www.zoomshift.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/benifits-of-flexible-work-schedules-for-employees-65x91.png 65w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1461px) 100vw, 1461px\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5193 no-lazyload\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9-benefits-of-flexible-work-schedules-for-employees\"><\/span><b>9 benefits of flexible work schedules for employees<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexible work schedules have become a top priority for employees since the pandemic, and the nine benefits of flexible work schedules below make it clear why.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Better work-life balance<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The American Psychological Association defines work-life balance as the balance between the multiple roles in a person&#8217;s life. These can include work roles, family roles, and personal interests. Work-life balance has become more important in recent years, with 69% of people claiming it is very important in a 2023 YouGov poll<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your employees have a healthy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coworkingcafe.com\/blog\/best-cities-for-work-life-balance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">work-life balance<\/a>, they feel satisfied and fulfilled in multiple areas of their lives and have an overall better quality of life. This is good news for you as a business owner: People who feel fulfilled in all areas of their life are happier, more engaged, and more productive employees.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Ability to adapt their schedule to their family\u2019s needs<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For employees juggling family schedules and responsibilities, flexible schedules are a lifesaver. Parents can work during the day while their kids are at school, stop work to care for them after school, and then get back to work after the kids are in bed. If their child is on a field trip or in a school play during the day, they can be an active parent without having to call off work. Employees who are caregivers for elderly parents or who have pets also appreciate being able to flex their schedules around their needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ability to adapt their schedule to their family\u2019s needs helps employees feel a better sense of work-life balance and minimizes stress levels, making them happier and more engaged.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Ability to work when most productive<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people do their best work right after they hop out of bed, while others churn out work later at night. Others may need a long break in the middle of the day to eat a good lunch and stretch their legs with an afternoon walk before getting back to work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forcing everyone to work from 9 to 5 every day means you may be forcing them to work when they aren\u2019t at their best, which minimizes their productivity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Improved health<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees with flexible work schedules often experience better health than those who don\u2019t.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A flexible schedule allows them to take time for doctor\u2019s appointments \u2014 especially preventative care, which often gets skipped when schedules get tight \u2014 without taking time off work. Flexible schedules also allow employees time to cook balanced meals and squeeze in more physical activity, like a walk around the block or a morning yoga class.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Avoid rush hour<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2022, the average one-way commute was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/advice\/average-commute-time-statistics\/#:~:text=The%20average%20one%2Dway%20commute,day%20to%20and%20from%20work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">27.6 minutes<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That means your employees spend nearly an hour getting to and from work every day. With a flexible schedule, they can either drive to work at off-peak times or avoid it altogether, giving them more time to work or spend with family. Reduced commute times are also tied to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackinghappiness.com\/remote-work-leads-to-happiness-study\/#commute-times\">increased happiness<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Increased autonomy\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psychologists believe intrinsic motivation, or motivation based on internal rewards like pleasure, is more effective than extrinsic motivation, or the motivation to do something to gain a reward or avoid a punishment.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-determination theory argues that human motivation is at its highest when a person\u2019s sense of autonomy, relatedness, and competence is supported. By allowing employees control over their schedule or where they work, you are supporting their sense of autonomy, which positively impacts their motivation. As a result, they\u2019ll be more productive and engaged in their work.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. More professional development opportunities<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Providing adequate training and opportunities for employees to grow in their skills is essential for strong <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoomshift.com\/blog\/people-management-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">people management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And employees want professional development opportunities, too, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/employer\/employee-training-development-statistics\/#:~:text=68%25%20of%20employees%20prefer%20to,with%20current%20career%20advancement%20opportunities.\">25% of employees<\/a> willing to seek independent training in addition to their on-the-job training<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This includes attending industry conferences or webinars and enrolling in continuing education programs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees working flexible schedules can schedule work around these types of professional development opportunities, increasing their expertise and overall work performance, which helps your business thrive.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8. Decreased stress and burnout<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American workers are no strangers to stress, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stress.org\/workplace-stress\">25% saying<\/a> work is their biggest source of stress<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For 19% of Americans, juggling their work and personal responsibilities is the main cause of their work-related stress.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since a flexible work schedule allows employees to manage work and personal life more effectively, it leads to decreased stress and burnout levels among employees. Since job stress contributes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/niosh\/docs\/99-101\/pdfs\/99-101.pdf?id=10.26616\/NIOSHPUB99101\">health issues<\/a> like cardiovascular disease, depression, and musculoskeletal disorders<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, flexible work schedules are not just a recruitment tool \u2014\u00a0they\u2019re also a tool to keep your employees healthy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>9. Increased job satisfaction<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees who work flexible schedules are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8004082\/#:~:text=Changing%20one's%20schedule%20decreased%20the,of%20job%20satisfaction%20by%2062%25.\">62% more likely<\/a> to feel an increased sense of job satisfaction than employees who don\u2019t<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This may be because they feel more valued or because they can unplug from work to fulfill other aspects of their life when needed. Whatever the reason, increased job satisfaction is a boon for employers, which you\u2019ll see in the next section.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.zoomshift.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/why-employers-love-flexible-work.png\" alt=\"why employers love flexible work schedules.\" width=\"1461\" height=\"1273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoomshift.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/why-employers-love-flexible-work.png 1461w, https:\/\/www.zoomshift.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/why-employers-love-flexible-work-300x261.png 300w, https:\/\/www.zoomshift.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/why-employers-love-flexible-work-1024x892.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.zoomshift.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/why-employers-love-flexible-work-768x669.png 768w, https:\/\/www.zoomshift.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/why-employers-love-flexible-work-347x302.png 347w, https:\/\/www.zoomshift.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/why-employers-love-flexible-work-91x79.png 91w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1461px) 100vw, 1461px\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5194 no-lazyload\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-benefits-of-flexible-work-schedules-for-employers\"><\/span><b>7 <\/b><b>Benefits of flexible work schedules for employers<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While employees love flexible work schedules, employers can see many benefits, too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Access to a wider talent pool<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you limit yourself to employees who live in your area, your applicant pool is smaller, which means you may not find the perfect candidate for the job. Instead, you can pick the best from what you\u2019ve got or pay for someone outside your area to relocate, which can be expensive \u2014 the average relocation package adds up to <a href=\"https:\/\/arcrelocation.com\/employee-relocation\/\">$72,627<\/a> if the new hire is a homeowner<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By allowing flexible work schedules, you are not tied to the talent in a specific location, opening up the job to people around the world and increasing your access to the best talent without the expense of moving them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This also leads to increased workplace diversity. Studies show that diverse workplaces:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are more innovative, creative, and strategic<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make smarter decisions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience higher profits<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are more productive<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have higher retention rates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are perceived as more socially responsible<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>2. Increased recruitment success<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workers want flexibility, so if you want to hire the best, flexible work schedules can help seal the deal with a potential employee. Research shows that schedule flexibility is one of the top three factors candidates consider before they choose a job<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is especially true for the most highly educated and experienced workers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If all things are equal across job offers, a candidate is more likely to choose the job that offers the most flexibility. In fact, 79% of HR professionals report they\u2019ve lost a strong candidate in the last year because their workplace did not offer flexible scheduling<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Improved employee retention rates<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average cost of recruitment is roughly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shrm.org\/resourcesandtools\/hr-topics\/talent-acquisition\/pages\/the-real-costs-of-recruitment.aspx\">four times<\/a> the position\u2019s salary<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so retaining the employees you already have saves you time and money. Since 45% of the people who left a job in 2021 cited a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uschamber.com\/co\/run\/human-resources\/top-reasons-why-employees-quit\">lack of flexibility<\/a> as their reason for leaving<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it makes financial sense to offer your employees a flexible schedule.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As some businesses try to push for a return to a traditional work schedule, it\u2019s creating tension with their employees: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/managers-fire-workers-no-return-office-full-time-covid-19-2022-4\">77% of managers<\/a> claim they are willing to fire staff who don\u2019t return to the office full time<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2022\/04\/28\/64percent-of-workers-would-consider-quitting-if-asked-to-return-to-office-full-time.html\">64% of employees<\/a> say they would rather quit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A high retention rate also boosts the experience level of your employees, leading to higher-quality work and a sense of loyalty and camaraderie that would be lacking in a company with high turnover.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Increased productivity, engagement, and morale<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers often balk at the idea of flexible scheduling because they are concerned their employees won\u2019t work if they aren\u2019t at work, but research shows this isn\u2019t the case:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.birmingham.ac.uk\/documents\/college-social-sciences\/business\/research\/wirc\/flexible-working-and-the-future-of-work-executive-summary.pdf\">73% of managers<\/a> report their employees were more productive with a flexible work schedule<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers also saw their employees work on average 15%-20% more per week when working a flexible schedule<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several reasons explain this phenomenon:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees feel respected and valued, which they repay by getting more done when they are working.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are fewer workplace distractions, with no opportunity for water cooler talk or people stopping by for a quick chat.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees are in a more comfortable environment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees are able to avoid office politics, which can distract them from their work.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As companies require their employees to return to an office, productivity and engagement gains made during the pandemic <a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2021\/07\/breaking-free-from-a-9-to-5-culture\">disappear<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, suggesting that a lack of flexibility can be bad for business.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Increased attendance<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life happens, and people have to miss work \u2014 they have an appointment, their child is sick, they have the sniffles. Regardless of why they\u2019re out, absent employees cost businesses <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expertmarket.com\/business-insights\/employee-absenteeism-causes-business-cost#:~:text=And%20according%20to%20the%20CDC,in%202022%20than%20pre%2DCOVID.\">$1,685 a year<\/a> per employee<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By offering flexible work schedules, you decrease the number of employee absences. Your employees can schedule appointments around their work schedule. If a child is sick, they can still stay home with them while continuing to work from home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. More cost-efficient<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offering flexible work schedules is better for your bottom line. If your company is fully remote, you won\u2019t need to pay for a lease on a building, plus you won\u2019t need to pay water or electricity for that building, allowing you to invest that money back into your business. You don\u2019t need to be fully remote to see financial benefits, either \u2014 a partial remote schedule can save employers <a href=\"https:\/\/money.cnn.com\/2017\/06\/21\/pf\/jobs\/working-from-home\/index.html\">$11,000 annually<\/a> per employee<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since flexible work schedules often result in better health for your employees, you may also pay less in health insurance costs over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. More eco-friendly<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it varies based on your type of business, the average small business carbon footprint is <a href=\"https:\/\/terrapass.com\/business\/small-businesses\">1-6 metric tons<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. By allowing your employees to work a flexible schedule, you can lower your business\u2019s carbon footprint, improving your reputation within your industry and among the general public.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"types-of-flexible-work-schedules\"><\/span><b>Types of flexible work schedules<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if your employees aren\u2019t able to work remotely, which is one of the most popular flexible work schedules, other options exist to provide employees some flexibility.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Compressed workweek<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoomshift.com\/blog\/types-of-work-schedules\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compressed work schedules<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allow employees to work longer hours per day in exchange for fewer work days. The most common schedule involves employees working four 10-hour days rather than five eight-hour days. This differs from the recent push for a four-day workweek, which involves being more efficient and working 32 hours a week while still completing 40 hours of work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, compressed workweeks aren\u2019t for everyone and can actually decrease productivity. Some employees may burn out or experience more stress with this type of flexible schedule, especially parents.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Flex time<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoomshift.com\/blog\/flexible-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flex time<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> gives employees the ability to schedule their own hours. Some people decide when to come into work as long as they meet the required hour threshold. In other cases, it may mean asking employees to give you their availability for each week and then creating a schedule around those parameters.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Hybrid<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hybrid work is a good solution for businesses that want to offer a flexible schedule but want everyone to be in the office at certain times. Generally, employees work half their days remotely and the other half in person. This can be a loose schedule, where people can decide when to come in, or you can require it on certain days, such as when you have staff meetings or training.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Job sharing<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Job sharing is when two employees do a full-time job between the two of them and split the pay and other benefits. The two employees can split the job 50-50, 60-40, or any other combination that works for them. However, job sharing can be challenging if the two people cannot work effectively as one person.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Part-time<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part-time work is also considered a flexible work schedule because the employee works less than the standard 40-hour workweek. Part-time employees often share their availability with you and only work when it fits into their schedule. Usually, employee schedules are released on a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoomshift.com\/blog\/weekly-employee-schedule-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weekly basis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for this type of schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, a student may inform their manager that they can only work after 4 p.m. on school days, or a mother may only be able to work during school hours. Like job sharing, part-time employees don\u2019t receive the same benefits as full-time employees in the other flexible work schedule types.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.zoomshift.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/97-percent-people-prefer-to-work-remotely.png\" alt=\"almost everyone prefers to work remotley.\" width=\"1461\" height=\"703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoomshift.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/97-percent-people-prefer-to-work-remotely.png 1461w, https:\/\/www.zoomshift.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/97-percent-people-prefer-to-work-remotely-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/www.zoomshift.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/97-percent-people-prefer-to-work-remotely-1024x493.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.zoomshift.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/97-percent-people-prefer-to-work-remotely-768x370.png 768w, https:\/\/www.zoomshift.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/97-percent-people-prefer-to-work-remotely-628x302.png 628w, https:\/\/www.zoomshift.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/97-percent-people-prefer-to-work-remotely-91x44.png 91w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1461px) 100vw, 1461px\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5195 no-lazyload\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Remote work<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote work is the most desired flexible work schedule, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flexjobs.com\/blog\/post\/remote-work-statistics\/\">97% of workers<\/a> preferring to work remotely, whether it\u2019s full or part time<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s also the most popular \u2014\u00a080% of people reported that they worked remotely at least some of the time in 2022<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For some employees, remote work entails working from a home office, while others prefer to work from an alternate location, such as a coffee shop, library, or other communal space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For remote work to be successful, employees need access to a reliable, strong internet connection as well as collaboration and communication tools.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Split shifts<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoomshift.com\/blog\/split-shift\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">split shift<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a schedule in which an employee works two blocks of time separated by two or more hours. For example, instead of working a 9-to-5 eight-hour shift, they may work 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in a day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of schedule works best for industries like restaurants that experience clear busy times throughout the day. If your business is busy from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and then experiences a lull until 5 p.m., a split shift would allow an employee to work the lunch shift, have a break, and then return for the dinner rush.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some states, like California, have specific split shift pay guidelines, so check your local regulations before implementing this schedule.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since flexible work schedules benefit both employers and employees, it makes sense that 57% of employers have already committed to a flexible work schedule to stay competitive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ZoomShift streamlines the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoomshift.com\/blog\/what-is-work-scheduling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">work scheduling<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> process, especially for businesses that offer flexible work schedules, with our easy-to-use hourly scheduling program. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.zoomshift.com\/accounts\/new\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start a free trial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today or contact us to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/jd-zoomshift\/demo?month=2023-04\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">book a demo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to find out how we can help you efficiently schedule your employees.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every once in a while, something comes along and changes the way work happens. 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