{"id":32,"date":"2024-07-10T00:00:35","date_gmt":"2024-07-10T00:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leichtercpa.com\/blog\/?p=32"},"modified":"2025-06-25T11:28:04","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T11:28:04","slug":"flexible-work-arrangements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leichtercpa.com\/blog\/flexible-work-arrangements\/","title":{"rendered":"Flexible Work Arrangements: A Guide to Improving Employment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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What is Flexible Work?<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Flexible work comes in several forms \u2014 they became prominent because of the COVID-19 Pandemic. While the medical and pharmaceutical industries are busy looking for cures and vaccines, other companies in several industries, whether big or small, are busy <\/span>coping with the “new normal”<\/span><\/a> by looking for methods, tools, and practices.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t get us wrong, flexible work has long existed because of the desire of companies to practice work-life balance and create more benefits for employees but with the lack of study, experience, and tools, companies are struggling to fully embrace it. Flexible work, simply put, is offering flexible schedules and the ability to work anywhere to your employees so they can prioritize their personal lives. Tech giants like Apple, NVIDIA, and Cisco are just three of the long list of companies that offer flexible work opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 common types of flexible work arrangements<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Remote work: This work model uses technology to let employees complete tasks outside traditional office settings.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Hybrid work: Hybrid work blends remote and in-office work, offering flexibility and traditional office interactions.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Part-time work: Part-time work, also known as <\/span>job sharing<\/span><\/a>, involves employees working fewer hours than full-time work, providing flexibility and balance.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Four-day workweek: A four-day workweek compresses the standard work hours into four days, offering an extended weekend and improved work-life balance.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Flex time: Flex time allows employees to choose their working hours within set limits, providing greater flexibility and autonomy.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Output-based work: Output-based work focuses on achieving specific results rather than clocking in hours, emphasizing productivity and efficiency.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Is flexible working right for my company?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    This depends on some factors like:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n