“Flexible work schedules can boost morale and productivity while reducing turnover.”

Today we look at the possibilities of flexible work schedules in the construction industry.

What:

Using flexible schedules to improve company morale.

Why:

Show employees that you care about them. They choose to give us their time so we need to reciprocate.

Info/How:

1. Benefits of Flexible Time
   1. Increased productivity
   2. Better recruitment and retention
   3. Happy employees
2. Implementing Flexible Time
   1. What types work? 4 – ten-hour days, late or early starts, time-off with make-up time
   2. Jobs and tasks that qualify
   3. Develop a policy
3. Consider This
   1. Talk with employees – do it right and they work harder
   2. Have a good communication system
   3. Review and update regularly

Take the time to consider implementing a flexible work schedule to boost your company morale and increase employee happiness.

Take-Action Items:

1. Consider flexible work schedules

2. Review the idea with employees and develop a policy

3. Implement small to start