How to Use a Flexible Schedule How to Use a Flexible Schedule Are you most productive in the wee hours of the morning, but then taper off by late afternoon? Do you need to be home for your kids in the early evening, but then have no problem working late into the night to catch up? Until recently, it didn’t matter- most workplaces maintained a fairly strict 9-to-5, 40-hour, in-office work week. Your schedule revolved around the business’ needs, not the other way around. But more and more, companies are offering the benefit of a flexible schedule- that is, the ability to adjust your hours (and where you put in those hours) based on your needs and preferences. So if you snag a job at one of these workplaces, can you go ahead and start working from 5 AM until 1 PM each day? Or permanently relocate your workspace to your kitchen table? Not so fast. While a flexible schedule is a great benefit, you have to approach it reasonably. Here are a few guidelines to craft your perfect schedule- without taking it too far.
