Compressed hours | MapMyFlex

Compressed Hours: Analysis

Flex category:

Duration

In a nutshell:

Working full-time hours but over fewer days.

Let's look at an example:

Option A: 4 day week

Monday- Thursday: The employee works 10 hours.
Friday: Day off (a non-working day and a three-day weekend).

Option B: 9 day fortnight

Week 1 : Monday - Friday: 9 hours/day
Week 2 : Monday - Thursday: 8.5 hours/day
Friday: Day off (a non-working day and a three-day weekend)

Type of jobs this may cover:

Broad range of jobs including:

IT professionals
Project managers
Creative roles
Engineers

Some more detail:

This flexible working arrangement is beneficial for individuals seeking better work-life balance or those who prefer longer working days with more days off.

Potential benefits:

Less commuting
Better work-life balance
Increased job satisfaction

Potential disadvantages:

Longer days
Impact on collaboration with colleagues
Potential for burnout if not managed correctly

Want to find out more? :

For more reading have a look at the Government site and also the Working Families site

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