What is flexitime?

This system seems to work well for full-time office staff. But, if you are working to a shift pattern or on a production line, it may not be a viable option. If you work for a small organisation, it may be too awkward to provide cover during non-core times and so is not a reasonable option. But there’s no harm in trying. Working patterns are generally moving towards greater flexibility, so new ideas are bound to be explored and implemented.

Further information

• New Ways to Work, 309 Upper Street, London N1 2TY (020 79 30 33 55) offers information on a range of flexible working patterns to individuals, unions and employers
• Parents at Work, 45 Beech Street, London EC2Y 8AD (020 76 28 35 65; fax: 76 28 35 91) offers advice, leaflets and guides, including: The Employees’ Guide to Flexible Working (practical advice on preparing a flexible working proposal and how to approach your manager) £3.99, £3.50 to members, inc p&p
• The Home Office Partnership website at: http://www.flexibility.co.uk
• The TUC’s website at: http://www.tuc.org.uk