1. Provide remote work options: With the technology in our modern world, it has become easier to work from afar. For this reason, employers can offer employees who require flexible scheduling a work-from-home option.
2. Offer flexible hours: By granting flexible work hours, employers can provide their employees with the liberty to work when they are most productive. This can help some employees who have commitments that don't allow them to work during business hours.
3. Hot Desk seating arrangements: With hot desks, employees can reserve a desk only when they are scheduled to come into the office. This means that if an employee works on a part-time basis, they only need to reserve the desk or workspace when they are scheduled to be in.
4. Job sharing: Employers can arrange for two employees to work part-time and share the same job. This way, employees can manage their schedules better and still complete necessary work.
5. Increase communication: Flexibility in the workplace requires a strong level of communication. Employers should focus on developing open communication channels with their staff members who need flexible hours, so they can share schedules and ensure smooth operations.
6. Office Location: When an employee is required to come to work at the office, it should be located near their residence, making it easy to commute to work. This way, they have more flexibility in their schedules and can take care of other responsibilities before and after work.
7. Compressed Hours: Employers should consider reducing the number of working days but increasing the hours within those days which allows workers flexibility in their schedules, allowing them to fulfill other commitments.
Ultimately, flexible scheduling is a two-way approach which requires both employers and employees to work together towards creating a conducive work environment for everyone involved.
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