Flexible work setups edge into mainstream.(Features)(Work & Money) From: The Christian Science Monitor | Date: January 18, 2000 | COPYRIGHT 2000 The Christian Science Publishing Society. 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

A decade ago, few employees would have considered asking the boss for permission to work at home or arrive at the office early and leave early.

But corporate America has made enormous strides since then on the flexibility front. No longer are flexible work schedules simply policies on the books. Employees are asking for - and getting - more control over their time.

No doubt the tight labor market has been the biggest factor pushing companies forward. Hoping to attract new workers, some businesses now advertise flexibility and even grant such arrangements to people right ...

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