Trying to convince your employer of the benefits of allowing you to create a more flexible schedule? Or are you an employer considering offering flex-time as a perk to keep valuable employees?
Either way, you'll want to take a look at this article at The Gazette about recent research that shows how flexible schedules save money. According to Catalyst studies about work-life balance in law firms, losing an associate can mean a loss of $315,000 due to expenses from recruiting, training, salary and other costs. That doesn't even include hiring a replacement for the departing individual!
Flex-time schedules don't just benefit employers on the monetary front, though.
Being offered a flexible schedule means potential employees (in any field) may be better equipped to deal with family issues, including childcare or elder care, and health matters. As more Workerettes seek ways to be home more or have a life outside of work, the perks of flex-time become apparent. Whether an individual wants to be able to be home with their children more or work on their memoirs, allowing them much-needed time to their own devices can mean a happier, more productive employee. That sure benefits everyone's bottom line!
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