Using flextime to create a competitive workplace. (flexible hours of labor) (Flexible Work Schedules) From: Industrial Management | Date: January 1, 1993| Author: Denton, Keith D. | COPYRIGHT 1993 Institute of Industrial Engineers, Inc. (IIE). This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Flexible time or flextime which actually means flexible work schedules can be instrumental in encouraging competition in the workplace. For dual-career parents, the idea of working on unconventional hours, a part-time job, job sharing, leaves of absence and working at home is simply irresistible. When properly supervised, flextime can boost productivity. The employees have more time to attend to personal matters, can work in accordance with their bio-rhythms, and experience less work-related ...

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